"Magnetic" by Dani Stocksdale is a song about desire. The speaker's words are a direct message to their partner in a relationship that seems driven by physical attraction. Using x-ray as a metaphor for perception, the song opens by revealing how intimately seen the speaker feels by the object of her desire. In the second verse, the message diverges from that feeling of intimacy to exposed vulnerability with lyrics, "so high and mighty with my name in your teeth/like how it tastes when they see u with me." This immersive tune is wrapped in the emotions of a romantic entanglement whose connection goes beyond what words can accomplish. Twinkling ambient instrumentals and a loop of rhythmic percussion start the track off before Dani's vocals join the mix. Her singing is remeniscent of Gracie Abrams with its balance of melodic speak-singing and expressive nature. Through the pre-chorus, the singing is high and fast, emulating the urgency of the lyrics "stay a little longer." The chorus has a confident air to it as slower vocals that explore the lower part of Dani's range. As the song progresses, high and low layers of singing create the sensation of floating before the song closes with ambient nature sounds almost like a river in the background as the instrumentals and vocals come to a close. The sound of this song will have you truly floating in the magnetic nature of romance. Dani Stocksdale is a Mexican-American artist born in south Florida, and based in Los Angeles. She attended New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where she developed her songwriting talents. Her emotional lyrical style uses thoughtful and clever ways of exploring the twists and turns of relationships in your twenties. Her indie pop style feels like a daydream and is the ideal soundtrack for fans of Clairo and MUNA. Dani's songs have been featured on curated playlists like you do you's "Roadtrippin'". Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music. Written By Hanna Kowal FOLLOW DANI: Instagram | Spotify

Dating is so confusing nowadays. There’s so many layers that lead up to defining the relationship, if it even builds to that point. It gets more confusing when you’re so set on someone and they push and pull leading you to question whether they want to be with you or you’re just temporary entertainment. It’s a mess that’s hard to navigate and confront. Natasha Rose just released a new song off her debut EP called, “Don’t Waste My Time.” The song explores the frustration of being in an uncertain relationship where one person sends mixed signals and avoids commitment. The track is built on emotional lyricism and catchy melodies that have you dancing the irritation away. It’s the perfect song if someones wasting your time. Natasha wrote “Don’t Waste My Time” to emphasize her desire for honesty. Demanding an answer to the question of what we are. There’s so many people out there who fear commitment and that is valid and okay, but it is problematic when you’re ready to open your heart to something big. “Always say you’re mine while you’re halfway out the door.” You’re either ready or you’re not, there’s no in between to sit in. With poppy snaps, layered harmonies, fun guitar riffs and textural synths, “Don’t Waste My Time” will be stuck in your head before it ends. If you like this song, just wait until you listen to the entirety of her debut EP, “at least I’m self aware.” Natasha Rose is an Australian singer-songwriter with a knack for pop. She fell in love with music early on and has taken every opportunity to experiment and grow her talent. She is a powerhouse of a vocalist combining class with an edge of attitude. She writes her music based on personal experiences to create narratives for her listeners to relate to. Music has always been an emotional outlet for Natasha and once she honed in on her sound she released her debut single “Catastrophe” in 2025. Now with her debut EP, she is showing the world how hard work and dedication truly pays off. Check out the links down below to follow Natasha’s growing career. Written By Emylee Herring FOLLOW NATASHA: Instagram | Spotify | Facebook | YouTube

Gabriela Bee has returned with her latest song that is deeply confessional and heartfelt, especially for fans of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. The indie-pop song, "Just Us," is an exceptionally emotional piece of art that speaks to a particularly heart-wrenching experience: falling in love with your best friend, even though it can't become anything more. While the song can be relatable to many listeners, it also serves as an homage to the widely loved and popular pairing of two Stranger Things characters, Will Byers and Mike Wheeler. "Just Us" perfectly encapsulates innocence and silent yearning through shared, everyday affection of lingering touches and stolen moments of eye contact. There is also an undeniable ache hidden beneath the song's layers. When a deep connection is formed between two friends, nobody would want to do anything to ruin it. But when the feelings shift more into romantic territory, every interaction becomes more charged as internal, emotional complications come to the forefront. On one hand, the desire to build something more with a close friend who already feels like a safe space can become all-consuming, but the fear of wanting more and potentially ruining the dynamic only grows more, too. "Just Us" is a delicate, stripped song that feels like whispers of secrets and hidden feelings that are left unsaid. The soft, hushed nature of the song places Gabriela Bee's vocals on full display. Her voice is gentle, yet powerful in its ability to convey pure emotion to her listeners. The gentle strumming of the acoustic guitar in the background also leaves listeners with more emotions to unpack. It creates a sense of comfort, even though the overall sound is fairly raw and melancholy. Fitting to the song's title, it truly feels like a song meant to exist in the quiet space between two people alone. "Just Us" sweeps you into a whirlwind of emotions, even if you cannot directly relate to it. You get placed into the shoes of a character and feel everything from their perspective, whether that is intense longing or quiet sadness from mourning what unfortunately couldn't be. Gabriela Bee is a Toronto-born triple-threat singer, songwriter, and producer who creates coming-of-age, alt-pop music for a generation growing up online. Writing and producing much of her material from a deeply personal perspective, Gabriela's work lives in the tension between vulnerability and control. With releases like "Maybe," "17," "your time," and her breakout collaboration "Highs and Lows," she has built a global audience of over 16 million followers, with multiple viral moments across platforms driving millions of streams and sustained fan engagement. Gabriela Bee sold out her debut UK headline show at Colours Hoxton and also recently joined Sadie Jean on her 2026 Early Twenties Torture tour. Still early in her career but already defining her voice, Gabriela Bee is emerging as one of the most distinctive new artists in the next wave of alt-pop. Written By Kyler Griggs FOLLOW GABRIELA BEE: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

"Memory Star" by Kissmet is light, airy, fun and what I would consider summer in a song. With its gentle beginning, familiarity and good energy, it feels like a song that we've had around forever while still adding their own twist of originality. As we wrap up July, it feels like summer really flew by. It can feel so easy to look at August, where a lot of us are about to start school up again as a sign that summer is coming to a close. "Memory Star" is a great reminder to remain in the present and soak up the rest of the warm weather we can get while we still have it. The lyrics speak to the audience members as a genius while the sound of the guitar can make you feel like you're 12 years old again. The beginning of the song starts off with a gentle piano to ease us into the song before the vocals start. The first chorus is accompanied by a guitar pluck that adds to the delicacy in an edgy way. The lyrics are incredibly smart and creative. The phrase "memory star" is an incredibly unique way of talking about someone being on your mind all the time. The chorus also feeds into that idea saying things like, "But my head is your cinema, You're playing on my mind like a memory star." Even with all of that, the song is incredibly catchy and within a few times listening through, you'll be able to sing along to it so easily. Kissmet is a london-based pop band whose main focus is creating independently unique songs and music. The band is on the younger side, with their first releases being at the end of 2025, but that's a simple humble brag. The band is incredibly smart and already knows their sound and voice. Everything that they write, produce and create is entirely in-house by the band themselves. The band prides themselves on owning their creative vision, as we should advocate for all artists to do especially in an industry that can be taken over by AI. Kissmet is just getting started and the world is ready for them. Listen to "Memory Star" on any streaming platform. Written By Max Macomber FOLLOW KISSMET: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

YAOUNDEBOXINGCLUB’s new single, Crying In The Car, is an indie/alt pop song about loneliness, belonging, and change. “Not a place to call my own, no text popping on my phone during all these nights I spend” references loneliness. “Stuck in the past, yeah I always wonder what could've been, whatever happened” references belonging. “Cause I don't know where I belong, but it sure ain't Kansas anymore” references change. The music video is filmed on an iPhone and the way its filmed is reminiscient of punk and indie music videos from the 90s. Crying In The Car blends 90s hip hop production with modern indie textures making it feel both new and old at the same time. Because of that, it reels in listeners of any age and sounds like a timeless classic. Her warm voice balances well with the poetic lyrics, instrument-heavy songwriting, and wavy production. I also want to mention the cover art. I feel that cover art isn’t usually seen as that important, but the cover art she uses compliments the song perfectly. It’s vibrant and reminds me of a fiery sunset. Very beautifully done! YAOUNDEBOXINGCLUB is a French-Cameroonian musician currently based in London, England. She writes, produces, and mixes all of her music. A true jack of all trades! She is known for letting her creativity flow and not limiting herself to a specific genre of music. Influenced by Tracy Chapman, The Beaches, Ethel Cain, Rachel Chinouriri, SZA, and Paramore, she has shown no signs of slowing down. Just this year, she has released three other songs: “Forever Young”, “Jesse Pinkman”, and “NEVERWANNAGOHOME”. Written By Jazz FOLLOW YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

The beloved Texas trio Waterparks is back again with their 6th studio album, JINX, a record that proves the band isn't afraid to break out of their restraints and take risks. Track List TELL ME WHY RED GUITAR IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL PROWLER BETTER THAN THERAPY NOBODY BUT YOU GWEN STEFANI NO NO NO NO NO PLAYING MUSIC MIRAGE TASTES LIKE TANGERINE ANY MINUTE NOW GIRLS NEED GUNS Waterparks consists of lead singer and guitarist Awsten Knight, lead guitarist Geoff Wigington, and drummer Otto Wood. While Waterparks have always pushed towards experimenting with different musical and lyrical styles, JINX goes above and beyond. The album takes us on a diverse array of journeys, teaching us about passion, anxiety, death, and the dangers of living in the modern world and the restrictions that fall upon us. JINX proves that Waterparks never wants to play it safe, putting their artistic passions above all, which is why fans continue to come back to their work no matter how much their sound changes. The album begins with the theatrical "TELL ME WHY," which takes on a journey through life and death, and trying to understand the truth of purpose. It's a perfect way to start an album, listeners are immediately captured, similar to our song's main character. The hook for this track is unforgettable, and imprints on your mind the feeling of frustration. This song structure works so well for a band like Waterparks, that if they were to really lean into this theatrical style, the execution would certainly pay off. Next comes "RED GUITAR" which was the first single Waterparks released for this album cycle. This track explores the theme we often see throughout JINX, the struggles of being an artist and how this conflicts with the romantic imagery of fame. "RED GUITAR" is a song that grows on you, it's catchy like Waterparks tends to be, and in theme with its title, the guitars on this absolutely kill. The song knows how to have fun and be humorous, but it's also self-reflective in how even with these conflicts, there's no other life the artist would choose to take. Following "RED GUITAR" is the punchy track "IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL" an open letter to staying honest and caring less about outside opinion. The song exposes how crazed fan behavior only does harm and it allows audiences to understand how their behavior may have a negative impact. The song also reflects on expectations as an artist from the business side, and how the push to sell can become overbearing. We then follow with "PROWLER" which is so angry in a way that's hard not to sympathize with our speaker. Throughout this track we follow our speaker who mentions some of the more isolating aspects of this lifestyle, such as public perception and the need to be a perfect role model. Throughout JINX we see explorations of passion and relationships, which Waterparks has always had a talent for. "BETTER THAN THERAPY" is so easy to fall in love with, due to its cinematic harmonies and unapologetic obsessive nature. It's a classic love song that makes you giddy and normalizes the crazy mindset you develop when you fall in love. "NOBODY BUT YOU'' is certainly one of the more intimate songs Waterparks have released. There's a shift in song here that works with its time, sultry and sweet, and it would be nice for Waterparks to explore this musical style a lot more in the future. "GWEN STEFANI" is the track dedicated fans have been waiting for a long time now, as this has been teased by the band many times now. Unbelievably catchy and it certainly meets expectations fans had for this track. It follows similar themes of feeling isolated from this lifestyle, even when looks don't always showcase these feelings. ''NO NO NO NO NO'' is classic Waterparks, and feels like it could have been a track on their 2019 record FANDOM. It's easy to fall in love with a song that sounds like classic Waterparks, as it plays along with the comforting aspects of being in a relationship, staying even when it all goes dark. "PLAYING MUSIC" has a great hook as well and could be seen associated with the other love songs on this album, but it doesn't feel targeted to romantic relationships specifically. The song yearns for love and acceptance from multiple outlets, it's a prayer to not be abandoned. It reminds you a little bit of their song "No Capes" off their 2016 EP CLUSTER. We then move on to "MIRAGE" which leaves you in emotional turmoil. It's a haunting track that reflects on how our past restrains us just as much as the others do. It's easy to fall for these illusions and it prevents us from breathing easy as we walk forward. We reach another musical shift with "TASTES LIKE TANGERINE" as the song is gritty and transparent about how ugly our own thoughts can get. The song is a great reflection of anxiety and how it drowns and burns us, which leads to feeling so powerless. "ANY MINUTE NOW" will definitely make you cry on your first listen, and it's oddly comforting. The song makes you feel less crazy for feeling lost and behind as we constantly compare ourselves to the lives others have lied. It's a song that teaches us that we never stop learning and we may never feel secure, and that's okay. We reach the end of our journey with "GIRLS NEED GUNS," which is one of the most important songs Waterparks have ever written. Here, our lead singer Awsten Knight passes the microphone to his mother Ginny Knight, as she has a conversation with her son about how infuriating it is to live in a world which is shifting legislation set to control women's bodies. Waterparks have always been quick to speak up about political issues, so while this track isn't surprising, it's still cathartic to see a band showcase the horrors happening in this country. JINX is an album you can't just listen to once and form an opinion on. You need to sit with her and really take in all the stories being told. You also want to reflect on how Waterparks musical execution continues to exceed expectation with it's creativity. It's a good thing to not have an exact answer whenever someone asks you what genre of music Waterparks makes, their versatility is what keeps inviting you back in. Written By Chantal Charles Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube | LinkedIn *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

In her latest single, Diana Pilquist blends 80s disco with modern day pop production. “Good Sport”, released July 17th, follows the self confidence journey that can come from a breakup, and the ability to rise above your ex partner’s negativity. She learns to realize that her ex was the problem, not her, and still decides to be a good sport about the whole situation, hence the title. This is a song about self-reliance and assurance, and how Pilquist gains this even in her acceptance of the breakup. “Good Sport is about realizing sometimes you just have to be the bigger person, even if you wished the situation looked different," says Diana. "It's about knowing your worth, seeing through manipulation, and refusing to let anybody else control your happiness." If you were to ignore the lyrics of this track and just listen to the soundscape, you’d immediately add it to your dancing playlist. Pilquist’s instrumentals are upbeat and continue on her inspiration of ABBA’s 80’s disco style, as seen in the rest of her discography. However, her lyrics tell an intricate story of realizations and self-growth, showing she is a multi-faceted artist. In the first verse, she sings about her sadness being in the same bar her and her ex have been in before. She recounts memories of theirs and how strange it is that they are in the same space yet so far apart. But, as the verse continues into the chorus, she realizes that she shouldn’t let this get to her, and that the relationship crumbled purely because of him. She sings, “Screw you for making me feel like shit / I should be the one to hash out any guilt / I guess I’ll be the good sport like before / Something someone like you could never do, of course”. Diana Pilquist was born in 2004 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Having grown up with disco music, Pilquist blends the timeless and upbeat vibes into her own sound. Her music is all created with live performance in mind, trying her hardest to mix both electric pop sounds and emotional lyrics. She has a strong stage presence and a knack for getting people dancing, with music that calls for both a look inward and a head bop. With two EPs, Disco Daydream (2024) and At Some Point in Time… (2025), and a plethora of singles on streaming platforms, Pilquist is slowly growing her discography and craftsmanship. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Diana Pilquist. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW DIANA PILQUIST: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

The first released single from Mairzë, "Felicity," plunges into the depth of feeling burnt out, lost, and doomed. In their pop-rock ballad, Mairzë pleads with the feeling of felicity assigning it a human-like role as the song's audience, asking her shot at happiness, "I wonder if you’d want me," considerinh if she even deserves happiness. The singer expresses nostalgia for someone else being in charge of her life such as being a kid: "Tell me what to do today/Show me how to feel/Teach me how to talk." She unravels honestly confessing to listeners how their fears burden her. The fear of never truly belonging anywhere, the fear of taking a break because she'll never return, the fear that she hasn't worked hard enough to deserve happiness, are plaguing this narrator. Blending key characteristics across pop, indie rock, and alt-pop genres, "Felicity," is Mairzë, but not MC Hentz's, first single. Compounded elements of heavy percussion, electric strings, and ambient production effects work together to create a unique soundscape expressing the sense of restlessness that the song is about. The single leans into a sonic rock texture maintaining a bass-heaviness that portrays its intense mood. While the thematics and overall instrumentation of the song are heavy, there's plentiful breaks in the song that focus on airy vocalization and acoustic strings that come through like patches of hope. Mairzë's voice cultivates an apprehensive tone that matches the yearning lyrics while still delivering a vibrant quality. Mairzë is the newest project from musician MC Hentz who has previously released music under the name Dalloway, a nod to the musician's favorite novel, Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Dalloway put out their first single in 2022 with an EP at the end of the year which marked an important step of the official debut of her music. "Felicity," marks the first single MC has put out in 2026 introducing her new project. From outside of Boston, growing up in Dover, Massachusetts, MC moved to Los Angeles after attending Middlebury College in Vermont. The artist works across both coasts after residing in LA for over a decade. Inspired by deep nostalgia in her sound and lyrics, Mairzë is pivoting to explore a new side of their art. Written By Azalea Withrow FOLLOW MAIRZË: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok

“Cruel World” is the newest single from Mathias Julin, a song about being hesitant before beginning a new relationship due to being betrayed in the past. When your trust is broken when it comes to romance, it’s difficult to regain that when you meet someone who seems too good to be true. Julin has a hard time processing how this person he has met can be so special, when there are so many people who don’t care about how they affect others. He’s been heartbroken before and doesn’t want to be again, so he is taking great precaution when it comes to his new relationship, leading him to be very wary of putting his trust in someone new regarding his feelings. The emotions Julin sings about in “Cruel World” are translated into the intense and atmospheric power-pop production and instrumentation styles that highlight the incredible elements of the song. When Julin sings, you can feel exactly the heartbreak and painful experiences he’s conveying with every note. This is amplified by the extraordinary work with the drums that encapsulate the entirety of “Cruel World”, as well as the other essential instruments that were used to create this single. This also includes the delicate guitar strums that are featured in different sections of the song, which also convey powerful yet bittersweet emotions. Mathias Julin is a singer and songwriter. He started out posting covers on TikTok, his most popular ones being “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic and “Pompeii” by Bastille, where everyone learned of Julin’s immense creativity and talent. He began his studio career in May 2025 with the release of his debut single “No Souls”. It served as the beginning track of his debut EP Someday that he released in November of that year. He’s also made other amazing songs, such as “Laughed At My Jokes”, “Could You Lie”, and “Where We Are”. Julin is, without a doubt, a virtuoso and a one-of-a-kind artist that’s bringing back the popular music of the early 2010s. Written By Ashley Adams FOLLOW MATHIAS JULIN: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

When song writing, it feels like there is a specific realm of genres and boxes that are waiting to label each song. One of the more recent tropes that has made its way back to the music scene is early 2000's rom-com music. Songs like "Walking on Sunshine" really capture this essence and the newest one is "Pushover" by Francesca Everly. Especially now that it's summer, the core of these songs are perfect main character songs. It's a song that you can put on to really bring the energy inwards to what you're doing and act as if you're living in a movie. The most important part of this song is the guitar part. This guitar part alone is what captures the essence of the early 2000's rom-com vibe. Songs like this have a warm energy to them like a kaleidoscope for our ears. The sounds all come together to capture the perfect summer vibes. Lyrically, Francesca delivers exactly what the name sounds like. It captures Francesca's energy of the emotional aspect of people pleasing and feeling like their a pushover. Francesca beautifully puts together a musical masterpiece full of sunshine in this song. Francesca Everly is a London based indie-pop artist who writes music catered towards a cynical yet cute music crowd. With a lot of songs surrounding around topics like people pleasing, making bad decisions and emotional spirals reaches to audiences with vulnerablity at the forefront of the lyrics. Francesca has been featured on Spotify's editorial playlist, EARMILK and more. At such a young place in their career, they're already on to such big things. For a young artist, the impact that they are going to be making in the near future is going to have a huge impact. Listen to "Pushover" now on any platform. Written By Max Macomber FOLLOW FRANCESCA EVERLY: Instagram | Spotify | Facebook | YouTube

Laura Amelia closes the door on a past relationship, but she holds the key close to her heart in “Take It Back.” Simple moments, such as talking over a cup of coffee and sharing dreams, come to light. Nostalgia draws her back to what she had with her partner, and she realizes that fear and doubt had taken control. The love was always there—and maybe still there. The words said to her partner remain a mystery throughout the song, but it’s clear that Amelia regrets her choice. The percussion, guitar, and rhythm’s contrast work in favor of the conflict between fear and love. Pounding drums and slamming snares echo the feeling of a racing heart—torn between fleeing and giving into passion. The rhythm traces that swinging whirlwind of emotions, from anxiously checking the phone for the next message to the elation of exchanging pet names. Brassy synths sparkle and shimmer in the chorus, like the nostalgia of looking back at the good days. For better or worse, erasing the past is impossible—Amelia holds onto the love within her memories and the regret of what she said. The Danish indie-pop singer and songwriter combines rock and folk elements in her music. She intertwines her life with fictional devices, inspiring her lyricism. Amelia finds her sound in artists like Sara Bareilles. Amelia offers her perspective of being a woman in her twenties. She released her debut single Worry & Disaster on April 24, 2026. Check out the links below to keep up with her music! Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke FOLLOW LAURA AMELIA: Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music

Oona has released her debut single, "Flight Risk." An indie-pop, heartfelt confession about wanting to be caught after running, Oona finds herself torn between avoidance and security. A song for fans of Gracie Abrams and Lizzy McAlpine, listeners will find themselves running alongside Oona as she waits to be found. With restlessness communicated by acoustic guitars and Oona's vocal delivery, there's a chance the tension between wanting to run and wanting to be followed might just find it's peak with this release. "Flight Risk" finds itself at the heart of avoidant tendencies, with nothing left out of this confession. "Flight Risk" as a debut single introduces listeners to Oona as both a soft-hearted singer and a songwriter who strives to leave no detail untouched. In other words, this debut was a hit. "Flight Risk" finds itself to be self-aware and full of sunlight, a balance that is hard to strike. Yet, Oona does it. A certain magic finds itself in Oona's songwriting, whether it'd be like flipping through a diary or old photos from growing up, the nostalgia sparked by "Flight Risk" warrants a golden hour drive, much like the love of the chase that Oona describes within the song. While it may only be her debut, Oona finds herself in a chase for a bigger discography, with "Flight Risk" being the perfect first run. Oona is an American singer-songwriter. Born on the East Coast, Oona found herself surrounded by music from a young age, first learning to play piano before crafting melodies and lyrics when she was six years old. With experience studying at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Oona's songwriting abilities are both intimate while expansive, capturing audiences with different preferences. While this may be the first chapter of Oona's career, more is to come as her career grows and flourishes over time. If readers would like to keep up with Oona's newest releases, her social media is linked below. Written By Abby Mornhinweg FOLLOW OONA: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube