Kirsten Agresta Copely Embraces Human Fragility Through the Organic Warmth of “Kuruvinda”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaKirsten Agresta Copely, Kuruvinda, new album, new music, 2025, Grammy nominated, ambient music, new age, acoustic harp, modern harp, emotional wellness, sound healing, instrumental music, contemporary composer, ambient album
Interview: The Healing Sound of Akshara’s “CLONES”
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Rook Monroe’s “Fever” Is a Psychedelic Journey Through Myth and Modern Consciousness
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaRook Monroe, Fever, SLIM EP, Warner Records, new single, new music, alt-pop, psychedelic rock, experimental rap, alternative music, 2025, Californialand, Honey, L’Eggo My Ego, The Chainsmokers, Rihanna, Jeremih, Aminé, Los Angeles
Dorsten’s “Hush” Captures the Tension Between Love and Control
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaDorsten, Hush, indie, rock, folk, alternative, alt, duo, single release, single, new music
Inside the Pages of Elle Winter’s Diary: An Interview on Love, Lies, and Pop Anthems
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaElle Winter, Never Even Met Her, Elle Winter interview, new single, new music, 2025, EP 2025, The Orphanage, Yeah No, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Sabrina Carpenter, producers, pop songs, breakup songs, pop music, new pop anthems.
Intimacy and Resilience Come Alive in Junaco’s “In Motion”
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Liisi LaFontaine Channels Virgo Energy in Retrograde The Musical with Drew Louis Contributions
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaRetrograde The Musical, Virgo (Lists & Receipts), Liisi LaFontaine, Apocalypse Noir, Virgo song, zodiac music, astrology, new music, Nick Laughlin, Richard C. Walter, Jesse Saint John, Drew Louis, Ep 2026, Studio Cast Recording, theatrical pop
Inside Eva James’ Mind: Behind “You’re The Worst,” the Making of “Earth to Eva," and More
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Your next favorite artist is probably on this list
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaNew Music, Friday, Indie Pop, Alt Rock, Orchestral Pop, Folk Music, Empowerment Anthems, Rising Artists, Emotional Pop, Breakup Songs, Kid Pop, Women In Music, Cinematic Sound, Pop Ballads, Mythical Folk, Genre Bending, New Music Discoveries, Underrated Artists, Emotional Healing Through Music, Artists To Watch, new music
Following Her Inner Compass: Olya Sonica Talks “YOLF,” Touring, and Transformation
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PREMIERE: Gobe’s “For Once in My Life” Is the Song That Hugs You Back
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Amanda Barise Strikes Back with “Cute & Deadly”
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Psiryn Shows That Strength Can Be Gentle With “The Softest"
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Sabine Sauvage Interview: A Deep Dive into “Hide and Seek" and Her Evolving Sound
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Kimani Jackson Redefines R&B with the Bold and Futuristic “Spaceship Fuck”
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Felix Sandman’s “Yue”: A Bold Step Towards Introspection and Musical Freedom
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Interview With Maisy Kay: How “Wonderlust: The Dusk” Captures Love’s Mystique
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"SPLIT" by Nobu Woods Explores Themes of Heartbreak and Celebration
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaNobu Woods, SPLIT, single, new music, 2024, alt-R&B, breakup, Queens-born, R&B artists, music video, review, UNTL
Big & Blue: Animal Feelings and Oceanburn’s Anthem for a Plastic-Free Future
Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaBig & Blue, Animal Feelings, Oceanburn, Plastic Life project, music, environmental activism, collaboration, plastic pollution, awareness, environmental song, marketplace, ocean conservation, new music
Casii Stephan’s “Law & Order” Tackles Racism and Justice With Crys Matthews and Jay Burgess
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaCasii Stephan, Crys Matthews, Jay Burgess, Law & Order, south, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tennessee, Nashville, racism, democracy, new music, 2024, single
