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NxtNow Music connected with the team at music promotion and distribution platform Boost Collective for an exclusive Q&A to discuss their newly unveiled Music Ads campaign service, which is aimed at independent artists at very accessible price points.
Mya’s “Give It To You” video gives the song a sunlit California setting. Shot outdoors in Venice Beach, it draws from the Minneapolis sound associated with Prince and Jam & Lewis, while its grainy visual style nods to Breakin’.
Michael Lee Pinder does not write “Phantom Firefly (Glow)” like a lesson, even though there is one inside it. Watch his accompanying lyric video now!
Filmed in and around New York’s Central Park on April 23rd, 2026, the day after the 57th annual Earth Day, the video began without a formal plan. Singh and director Bruno Calvis had a few free hours that morning, and rather than simply pass the time, Singh suggested they create something.
The “Sauvecito” music video brings that feeling into a visual world shaped by strength, confidence and nostalgia. Built around the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter, the concept draws from her enduring message of determination, using that influence to guide the dancers’ wardrobe and overall visual direction.
Directed by Mazerati Byrd and Tru viewz Films, the video extends the record’s atmosphere through sensual, strip-club-inspired visuals. Rather than forcing a complicated narrative onto the song, it stays close to movement, attraction and performance. Beautiful women appear dancing on a stripper pole and against a vivid red backdrop…
The accompanying “I’m In A Change” video, filmed by Charlotte-based videographer Ron Bridges, places Holland beside a lake in Charlotte, as he reflects on life-changing choices and spiritual growth. Holland is now recording new music and writing a follow-up to his book “Sweet Inspiration,”…
In the “Can’t Lose” music video, Bally540 raps alongside his crew in a bright studio as selected lyrics flash across the screen, giving the clip a raw, performance-driven energy that matches the record’s directness.
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New Songs
Check out the brand new single, "New Chick", from global youth entertainment powerhouse Jasper Boyz, featuring breakout talents Lani Love and Nova Starr.
Linder Ave Band’s single, “What Are the Chances”, is a bright, feel‑good pop‑rock track about the unexpected ways people cross paths and fall in love. Built on warm guitars, a driving groove, and an instantly memorable hook, the song blends modern pop polish with classic rock charm.
Multi-talented Malak Shalom aka Shavirus recently unveiled the standout track, “Belly Jelly”, and we’re stoked to be able to share this DOPE release with you right now!
Future Mondays has just unveiled "Faithlessly", the first of four releases as the follow-up to 2023's self-titled EP. The track was produced by Grammy nominee Tom Gardner at Rift Studios.
Tollan Kim’s new single, "Garden Aesthetic," perfectly defines this new chapter. With its relaxing beats and captivating melodies, it stands out from traditional lo-fi, cementing his reputation as the "King of Lo-fi" — or as some prefer, the pioneer of his own genre: Aesthetic Music.
Check out the dope new track entitled "Another Dollar" from Toronto by way of Waterloo based rap artist Scottychams right now!
Brand new to NxtNow Music is Aubryanna, an independent Pop and R&B singer-songwriter who just dropped her new single entitled "Safe".
Grammy-nominated, gold-certified, songwriter and powerhouse vocalist HAYLA, one of electronic music’s most recognizable voices, is set to return to North America for the ‘The Dark Tour', kicking off in Chicago on August 6th.
New Music Videos
Mya’s “Give It To You” video gives the song a sunlit California setting. Shot outdoors in Venice Beach, it draws from the Minneapolis sound associated with Prince and Jam & Lewis, while its grainy visual style nods to Breakin’.
Michael Lee Pinder does not write “Phantom Firefly (Glow)” like a lesson, even though there is one inside it. Watch his accompanying lyric video now!
Filmed in and around New York’s Central Park on April 23rd, 2026, the day after the 57th annual Earth Day, the video began without a formal plan. Singh and director Bruno Calvis had a few free hours that morning, and rather than simply pass the time, Singh suggested they create something.
The “Sauvecito” music video brings that feeling into a visual world shaped by strength, confidence and nostalgia. Built around the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter, the concept draws from her enduring message of determination, using that influence to guide the dancers’ wardrobe and overall visual direction.
Directed by Mazerati Byrd and Tru viewz Films, the video extends the record’s atmosphere through sensual, strip-club-inspired visuals. Rather than forcing a complicated narrative onto the song, it stays close to movement, attraction and performance. Beautiful women appear dancing on a stripper pole and against a vivid red backdrop…
The accompanying “I’m In A Change” video, filmed by Charlotte-based videographer Ron Bridges, places Holland beside a lake in Charlotte, as he reflects on life-changing choices and spiritual growth. Holland is now recording new music and writing a follow-up to his book “Sweet Inspiration,”…
In the “Can’t Lose” music video, Bally540 raps alongside his crew in a bright studio as selected lyrics flash across the screen, giving the clip a raw, performance-driven energy that matches the record’s directness.
The video for "The Hills of Silver Lake" was shot and edited by director Michael Pottle. It unfolds like a kaleidoscope of California memories, with shifting images and a dreamlike sense of place that match the song’s nostalgic tone.
Interviews
Louis Rogers is the Senior Director of Partnerships & Sales, APAC at Leap Event Technology, and NxtNow Music connected with him for an in-depth interview to discuss the recent AI music ban by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and its wider impact on the music industry.
NxtNow Music connected with the team at music promotion and distribution platform Boost Collective for an exclusive Q&A to discuss their newly unveiled Music Ads campaign service, which is aimed at independent artists at very accessible price points.
Con Raso, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Tuned Global, and Jeff Sloan, Founder and CEO at FanLabel, connected with NxtNow Music for an in-depth interview to discuss their partnership, how Tuned Global's music cloud platform supports FanLabel’s SongPicks, and the future of music gamification and interactive fan experiences.
In NxtNow Music’s latest in-depth interview with Tuned Global’s Con Raso, he opens up about the exciting shift happening in music streaming — moving away from passive, algorithm-driven listening toward deeper community engagement and true superfandom.
NxtNow Music connected with Aparna Watal, Partner at Halfords IP and a leading trademarks expert across Australia and New Zealand, to explore the evolving landscape of brand protection in the music and entertainment industries.
NxtNow Music connected with Rap Fame, one of the most powerful platforms empowering independent artists to create, compete, and connect directly from their phones, for an exclusive interview to discuss the platform’s origins, success stories and what’s next to come.
Tuned Global Managing Director and Co-Founder Con Raso reconnected with NxtNow Music for an in-depth interview to discuss one of the music industry’s most timely topics: Streaming Service Manipulation Detection (SMD).
NxtNow Music connected with Bruna Pontes from LANDR for an in-depth Q&A to discuss how the creative platform has evolved way beyond its roots as an AI mastering tool. She shares her thoughts on the company’s vision, what ethical AI means at LANDR, and much more!
New Releases
Rising alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano reveals her new EP, It Took Me Falling. The six-track project features previously released singles “Cruel and Unusual Punishment,” “Up the Stairs,” and “Unsteady,” alongside three brand new songs.
Brooklyn/Toronto indie pop/new wave duo The Dream Eaters return with their new album Year End Report. A collection of their singles from 2024 and 2025, framed as a tongue-in-cheek yearbook, the LP is a self-portrait of a band who thrives on bending reality…
Toronto dream-pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) unveils his most expansive work yet with Deluxe Nightmare, a surreal and euphoric six-track EP that captures the tension between chaos and clarity.
Alt-pop powerhouse Maggie Andrew has just revealed her new EP, HOW TO SING FOR MONEY. The project features buzzworthy singles such as "Fall Like A Feather," "How To Sing For Money," and "Emotional Touchdown"...
Toronto-based artist Puma June’s emotionally charged single, “Love Comes & Goes,” serves as the focal point of her newly released debut “A Woman That They Want” EP. Known for her vulnerability and rawness, Puma June creates a space where self-love and acceptance take centre stage.
“eavesdropper ;; death stories” is the first in a three-part EP series that MEGGO plans to release throughout 2025, each chapter exploring a different facet of her journey through love, loss, and healing.
‘Hate Me for This’ is a multifaceted, organic, indie pop album steeped in Emily Bowen’s lived life - written along the way, like a diary containing pages of confessions, truths, pain, laughter, humor and an honest, vulnerable openness to all the first-time experiences of life.
Emerging singer-songwriter CON THE ARTIST unveils “Best Days”, a deeply personal EP capturing moments of heartbreak, healing, and transformation. Spanning alternative, indie, and alt-pop genres, the record is both explosive and introspective…
Louis Rogers is the Senior Director of Partnerships & Sales, APAC at Leap Event Technology, and NxtNow Music connected with him for an in-depth interview to discuss the recent AI music ban by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and its wider impact on the music industry.