North Carolina based singer-songwriter Anjimile releases “Waits For Me,” the second single from his upcoming album You’re Free to Go , due March 13th on 4AD . “When I was a little girl, I wanted to be free… When I was a little boy, I wanted to be real.” He disarmingly reflects on “Waits For Me,” a powerful reckoning on childhood identity, as he affirms and soothes his inner child via warm acoustic guitar, glimmering synths and bright percussion. The new track points towards

Vienna-based SonicWaveArtPop trio Lucy Dreams present their sophomore album, VVVVV. A project built around breaking the walls between human musicians and their artificial band member, Lucy , the new record is now available on all major streaming platforms. Written in total seclusion during a one-week retreat in an alpine hut in Austria, VVVVV is L ucy Dreams ’ debut LP and a full conceptual journey into human–machine fusion. The record follows a narrative from the infinit

Avantgarde pop artist Izzi Stone proudly presents her new single, “9 Camels” . Rooted in themes of love, resilience, and transformation, the new single is now available on all major streaming platforms. STREAM “9 CAMELS” Existing at the intersection of neo-soul, jazz-inflected R & B, and avantgarde music, Izzi Stone ’s sound is defined less by genre than by atmosphere and intent. Adopting theatrical influences from predecessors such as David Bowie , Fiona Apple , and St. Vinc

Plain Mister Smith returns with another riveting single before releasing his new album this April. “Dream to be free” is now available on all major streaming platforms. A reflectively emotional piece of music, new single “Dream to be free” combines the lyrical expertise of Bryce Dessner with the sonic appeal of The Smiths or Tame Impala . Following up a collection of infectious singles including “Andy Warhol” , “Miss Sunshine” , and “We Were Called The Foxx” , the new tr

The Guild of Music Supervisors announced on February 6 th their 16 th Annual Icon Award honoree – legendary singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer – Academy Award nominated, Raphael Saadiq.  The Icon Award was created to celebrate those who have made legendary contributions to the music and film industry. Previous recipients of the Icon Award include Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins, Marc Shaiman, and Stephen Schwartz. Raphael Saadiq is a Gram

Following the inclusion of three pieces from 8 tableaux in the César‑nominated film Nino and a Volume I track in a Louis Vuitton advertising campaign, "Flore Laurentienne' - the project of composer and orchestrator Mathieu David Gagnon - returns with “Fleuve VII,” a new piece from his upcoming album Volume III , arriving April 10th via Secret City Records . This new work highlights a delicate dialogue between the piano and the string orchestra, carried by minimalist a

This Friday, February 13th , The Paranoid Style will see the release of the band’s fifth LP titled Known Associates , coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Bar/None Records . Today the band makes available a new cover of “ Passionate Kisses ” originally by Lucinda Williams, an outtake from the band’s recording sessions for the album. Bandleader Elizabeth Nelson shares: “What does one say about Lucinda Williams? She towers over us like a great Red Oak or the highest wal

Education Through Music–Los Angeles (ETM-LA) brought together supporters, educators, artists, and community members for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose in support of music education for Los Angeles youth. The event honored the power of music to transform lives while raising critical funds for music programs in under-resourced public schools across the city. The celebration took place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 , at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Herscher