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Alt-Pop Duo Neon Dreams Unveil “Thankful For You”
The “Thankful for You” track’s brisk start is twinned with video quick cuts that unite three expressions of love: playing high-powered music, dancing with abandon, and feeling the sparks fly during a beach hang.
The Formalist Reveal Their Single/Video “A=N”
The Formalist’s lyric clip for “A=N,” which was directed by Stephen Krieger himself, directs viewers to those rain-washed precincts. It’s after dark in the metropolis, and it’s coming down. Everything is pleasantly blurred, and the electric light that radiates…
sunsetto Releases His “THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE BIG MACHINE” Album
sunsetto has just released his debut album “THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE BIG MACHINE”. Delivering a bold project that blends introspective lyricism with expansive production, the album invites listeners on a vivid journey through love, ambition, and the digital age.
Adam Franklin Unveils “Learn To Wait”, Off Upcoming Album
Melbourne's Adam Franklin has just released his single entitled “Learn To Wait”, which he sang, wrote and composed, and features production by Marcel Borrack. The track will appear on his upcoming album, due out in early 2025.
Orey Eyed Shares His Debut Album “Dozing Off While Driving”
Music project Orey Eyed has just released his first full-length album entitled “Dozing Off While Driving”. The album features performances and production from himself as well as a vocal performance from Ohio-based singer-songwriter mimete on the sixth track Scarlet Noise.
Kylie Fox Releases Her Sophomore Album “Sequoia”
Burgeoning New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter Kylie Fox has unveiled her second studio full-length, "Sequoia", that was made with the support of ArtsNB, Music New Brunswick and Canada Council for the Arts.
Fantastic Mr. Marcel Pairs With Minimalist and Arxivn on Summer Smash "I Know, You Know, I Know"
Fantastic Mr Marcel’s music ventures deeper into a more symbolic infused alternative pop sound with his new track “I Know, You Know, I Know”, featuring Minimalist and Arxivn.
NYC’s Rainy Days Drop the Visual for “Sunspot Ghosts”
“Sunspot Ghosts” is the awesome new music video from NYC based alternative rock band Rainy Days, directed by Trystan Cruise. The song itself appears on the band’s five-track EP, “ARCHVILLAIN”, which dropped last year.
Interview: Rainy Days
NxtNow Music connected with NYC based alternative rock band Rainy Days for an exclusive interview to talk about their newly released clip for “Sunspot Ghosts”, which appears on their five-track EP, “ARCHVILLAIN”, and much more.
Interview: Lucy Mayhem
Big thanks to Winston-Salem, NC based alternative rock artist Lucy Mayhem for connecting with us for an exclusive Q&A to discuss her new single “Into Hell”, its accompanying lyric video, upcoming EP, and so much more.
The Rocket Summer Unveils "Don't Be Yourself" Animated Visual
In “Don’t Be Yourself,” we can see each of Bryce’s messages as he sings, proving that every written moment of life is worth telling a story about. Penciled- illustrations tell the story of someone finding themself, through each hurdle jumped and every minute spent on Earth.
UK Alt Pop Artist Marz Fay Releases Her “Melancholy” EP
British alternative pop artist Marz Fay's newly released 6-track EP, "Melancholy", sees her delving into the nuanced spectrum of human emotions, exploring the duality between joy and sorrow.
viisi Drops His New Single/Video “i left my hometown”
viisi’s brand new track "i left my hometown" explodes with buzzing electric riffs, eruptive vocals, and dynamic beats. The track hits like an adrenaline high you'd get from a motorcycle ride into the sunset - out of your old life and into a new era. Watch the accompanying visual now.
Gritty Alt Pop Artist Middle Part Reveals “Dial*”
NY confessional gritty alt pop artist Middle Part has unveiled "Dial*", a song that tackles depression, suicide, and self-isolation driven by paranoia. The desperate call to a suicide hotline in order to connect with someone and pull oneself out of an endless descent.
NN Song of the Week: “Happy Place” by Chloe Star
Our latest NN Song of the Week comes from rising alt-pop act Chloe Star who returns with her new single, "Happy Place," out on all streaming platforms now. Bold, evocative, openly queer, and a fierce advocate for female empowerment, Chloe Star is the definition of a modern day rockstar.
NN Song of the Week: “girl in a china shop” by Caroline Romano
Nashville-based alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano returns with her new single, "girl in a china shop," out on all streaming platforms now. This great track has been designated as our NN Song of the Week.
Josie Cotton Reveals Her “Day of the Gun”, “Painting in Blood” and “Disco Ball” Clips
Infamous New Wave icon Josie Cotton has unveiled her latest music videos -- “Day of the Gun”, “Painting in Blood” and Disco Ball”. Watch all three now.
Brooklyn Artist rlyblonde Shares Her Alt-Rock Banger “Your Angel”
rlyblonde - the project of Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Carina Allen - reveals her new single/video, "Your Angel," out on all streaming platforms now. “Your Angel” is rlyblonde’s first new single since her momentous debut EP, ‘Fantasy,’ released earlier this year.
NN Song of the Week: “Distractions” by Nicola Gaea
UK Garage inspired new track “Distractions” marks the fifth single from blooming North London artist Nicola Gaea. Her latest release has been designated our NN Song of the Week.
Swiss Alt Rock Band Sonic Rade Share “Masquerade"
Take another turn through the alleys of your mind with the music video for "Masquerade” by Sonic Rade. Collectively directed by the trio of artists, this flick features classic black and white shots of the band in action in an underground space…