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Dancing Through Hard Times: The Rise of the Recession pop
The first time I heard the term “recession pop,” I thought it was a joke. After all, what could possibly be so joyful about a struggling economy, skyrocketing rents, and high grocery bills that you’d consider taking a part-time job as a cucumber farmer? But then I pressed play on the playlist by that name, and it clicked: Recession pop isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about living to a beat you can dance to.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Beat
Dear Luna: A Rising Force in Alternative Pop-Rock
Since their inception in 2017, Dear Luna has been on a journey of growth and transformation, blending sultry jazz elements with modern alternative pop/rock to create a sound that demands attention. What began as a collaboration between vocalist Taylor Plasz and pianist Michael Schneider performing intimate, jazz-laced sets at Colorado wineries has blossomed into a full-fledged powerhouse of emotional storytelling, rich instrumentation, and soulful melodies.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Vanterra Arts Enters a New Era
Vanterra Arts®, once a traditional music label, has evolved into the newly reimagined creative studio of Fred Vanterra — a space where musical expression is driven by emotion, storytelling, and boundless imagination. While the name remains the same, the mission has grown deeper: to explore the quiet poetry of everyday life and transform it into soundscapes that move the soul.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Charli Rose: The Voice of a New Generation
At just 17 years old, Charli Rose is quickly establishing herself as one of Australia’s most promising young singer-songwriters. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Charli brings a fresh and heartfelt voice to the world of emotional indie pop. A gifted pianist and compelling performer, she uses her music as a platform to share deeply personal stories and deliver meaningful messages that resonate across age groups and backgrounds.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
OF LIMBO Have Leveled Up With New "Unplugged" LP
Long Beach, CA Rockers OF LIMBO have just released their new “Unplugged” album, which shows a deeper, more thoughtful side of the band. They have built a reputation of performing over-the-top, rowdy and fun live shows with their high energy version of heavier rock. This new LP showcases a more intimate and contemplative side, and they show growth and are leveling up - by exhibiting how broad a range they have beyond writing and performing hard rock bangers. The album showcases a quieter acoustic sound with a mix of original songs and 3 covers of classic tracks. They produced and mixed this set of songs at their home studio, and had it mastered at Long Beach Mastering by Brian Frederick.
By RockNRollBuddha7 months ago in Beat
Chappell Roan's "The Subway"
Chappell Roan’s “The Subway,” officially released on August 1, 2025, is a rich, emotionally layered breakup ballad that pushes her artistic trajectory beyond the synth‑pop bravado of earlier singles. Co‑written and produced by longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, the song was first performed live in June 2024 at Governors Ball—where Roan dressed as the Statue of Liberty—and promptly became a fan favorite, celebrated for its lyrical intimacy and live intensity
By Jake Mitchell7 months ago in Beat
CHANCE Unveils “Memories in Motion”
In July 2025, music artist CHANCE unveiled their latest EP, Memories in Motion, offering listeners a soul-stirring collection of tracks that highlight emotional honesty, lyrical growth, and sleek modern production. This project marks a pivotal moment in CHANCE’s musical evolution — one where vulnerability meets confidence, and introspection blends seamlessly with sound design. With Memories in Motion, CHANCE invites us to pause, reflect, and feel.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
CARSEX New “Human Interest” EP Dives Deep Into Our Modern Chaotic World
Long Beach, CA Rockers CARSEX are showing growth in their music with fierce new EP “Human Interest”, which takes a deep dive into the current state of our chaotic world. They channel their frustration and angst into 7 pummeling tracks, which makes for one hell of a ride. The EP was produced by Steve Evetts (Sepultura, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Butcher Babies) at Maple Studios in Santa Ana, CA, and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in New Windsor, NY.
By RockNRollBuddha7 months ago in Beat
