2014年にデビューアルバム『Oh, What a Life』をリリース以来、ニューヨークを拠点とするポップ・ロックバンドのAmerican Authorsは、多くのバンドが夢見るようなマイルストーンを経験してきました。彼らの音楽はチャート上位にランクインし、シングルはマルチプラチナを獲得しました。
彼らはアワードショーに出演し、世界中の伝説的な会場のステージに立ち、Andy Grammar、OAR、OneRepublic、The Revivalists、The Frayといったバンドと共に世界ツアーを敢行してきました。彼らのアンセム的なヒットシングル「Best Day of My Life」は、600を超える映画予告編、テレビ番組、CM、そしてスタンリー・カップ・プレイオフのテーマ曲として採用されています。
最終的にグッドマンのプロダクション会社、ダーティ・キャンバスと契約したバンドは、「Believer」を作曲、録音し、この曲はすぐにシリウスXMのAlt Nationラジオでオンエアされるようになりました。次の曲「Best Day of My Life」は、ロウズのコマーシャルキャンペーンで採用されました。その直後、アメリカン・オーサーズはアイランド・レコードと契約を結びました。
2018年までに、彼らは一連の印象的で壮大なヒット曲で、世界中で10億回を超えるストリーミング再生数を記録しました。彼らのブレイク曲「Best Day of My Life」は、RIAAからトリプル・プラチナ認定を受け、ビルボード・ホット100で11位にランクインしている。さらに数多くの映画、テレビ、ビデオゲーム、スポーツのシンクロナイズにも採用されました。
2014年のフルアルバム・デビュー作『Oh, What A Life』はゴールド認定を獲得し、2016年の続編『What We Live For』からもう1つのトップ20ヒット「Go Big or Go Home」が生まれました。その過程で、彼らは世界中で公演を完売させ、ロラパルーザ、ファイアフライ・ミュージック・フェスティバル、ボトルロック・ナパ・バレー、リーディング・フェスティバル、リーズ・フェスティバルなど、数多くのフェスティバルのステージを沸かせた。
バンドは5枚目のフルアルバム『Call Your Mother』をリリースしました。このアルバムには、新しいフォーク調のシングル「Daisies」「My Last Dime」「Can’t Stand the Mourning」が収録されています。
Since releasing their debut album Oh, What a Life in 2014, New York-based pop-rock outfit American Authors have experienced milestones most bands only dream about. They’ve watched their music climb to the top of the charts, and seen singles go multi-platinum.
They’ve played awards shows, hit the stages of legendary venues all over the world, and toured the world with bands such as Andy Grammar, OAR, OneRepublic, The Revivalists, and The Fray. Their anthemic hit single “Best Day of My Life” has been featured in over 600 movie trailers, TV shows, commercials, and as a theme song for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite these accolades, however, lead singer Zac Barnett vows that the best day of their lives is still yet to come. “We just want to keep going,” he says. “We can’t wait to continue this adventure.”
Originally formed in 2006 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, American Authors - Zac Barnett [vocals/guitar], Dave Rublin [bass], and Matt Sanchez [drums] - eventually dropped out of college and moved to Brooklyn to continue refining their airtight songcraft.
“My whole reason for attending Berklee College of Music was to find other like-minded musicians to start a band with. I knew I had found those people after the first night we jammed,” claims Barnett.
Shortly after moving to Brooklyn, American Authors crossed paths with Shep Goodman while playing a gig in the city. Eventually signing with Goodman’s production company Dirty Canvas, the band wrote and recorded “Believer” and quickly saw the track thrown into rotation on Sirius XM’s Alt Nation radio. Their next song “Best Day of My Life” was featured in a commercial campaign for Lowes. Shortly after, American Authors inked a deal with Island Records.
“Boston was a great city to get our feet wet in but moving to Brooklyn completely changed our lives,” drummer Matt Sanchez explains. “Constantly surrounded by so many new creatives and artists fueled our music to a whole new level.”
By 2018, the guys had impressively generated over 1 billion global streams on a string of alternately striking and soaring smashes. Their inescapable and instantly recognizable breakthrough “Best Day of My Life” earned a triple-platinum certification from the RIAA and vaulted to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in addition to receiving countless film, television, video game, and sports syncs.
Their 2014 full-length debut, Oh, What A Life, achieved gold status, while the follow-up What We Live For, spawned another Top 20 hit, “Go Big or Go Home,” in 2016. Along the way, they sold out shows around the globe and ignited stages at festivals, including Lollapalooza, Firefly Music Festival, BottleRock Napa Valley, Reading Festival, and Leeds Festival, to name a few.
“I don’t think anyone knew how special Best Day of My Life really was when we first wrote it,” bassist Dave Rublin reflects. “It just kept snowballing from TV to commercials then one day into a number one record.”
The band released their 5th full length LP, Call Your Mother that includes the new folk-tinged singles “Daisies”, “My Last Dime”, and “Can’t Stand the Mourning”.
“We’ve never been afraid to explore new musical genres but we always try to maintain a message of hope in our music,” states Zac.
It all comes together to present a vision of the band that’s at once recognizable and unfamiliar.
“Nothing ever came easy for us,” Dave reveals. “We had this crazy dream and we had to do everything ourselves and keep working harder and harder every day to make those dreams a reality.”
Their latest single "Race Car" "is a song about momentary love & falling for someone fast even though you know it’s only going to last a season. It’s that intense feeling of passion you find on a trip or vacation only for it to disintegrate once you get back to reality," shares Zac.
2019年、彼は『The Voice Australia』でトップ4に入賞し、その後オリジナル曲「We Will Rise」でオーストラリア代表としてジュニア・ユーロビジョン・ソング・コンテストに出場し、世界8位に入賞しました。同年、彼はパースのRACアリーナで開催された『One Big Voice』のヘッドライナーを務め、この快挙は2022年と2023年にも繰り返されました。2024年、ジョーダンは『アメリカン・アイドル』に選出され、トップ14のファイナリストに選出。迫力のある歌声と地に足の着いた本物らしさでアメリカ audiences を魅了しました。この機会をきっかけに、彼はキャリアをグローバルに展開するため、ロサンゼルスへの移住を決めました。
Jordan Anthony, who is attracting attention on the pop scene in Perth, Australia, has released a new late-night anthem, “Reckless.” This talented singer has the potential to gain worldwide attention. Listen to the new single and you'll see why.
With a voice that holds the weight of vulnerability and the pulse of euphoria, Jordan Anthony is emerging as one of pop music’s most emotionally resonant new voices. Born in Australia and now based in Los Angeles, Jordan’s music fuses intimate, soul-baring songwriting with slick, arena-ready pop — a sound he describes as “ballads that move.” Whether he’s reflecting on heartbreak or falling headfirst into a crush, Jordan’s music captures moments that feel real, raw, and wildly relatable.
Jordan’s journey into music began as a lifeline. He wrote his first song at age seven to cope with being bullied at school. “It wasn’t a hit, but it was a song,” he recalls. “It helped me say the things I couldn’t say out loud.” From that moment, he knew music would be his everything — not just a passion, but a purpose. “I realized I wanted to connect with people through my stories and make others feel less alone. That’s still my ‘why’ to this day.”
He credits his parents for laying the foundation early. Enrolled in piano lessons at age five (reluctantly at first), Jordan became self-sufficient as a musician and songwriter by his early teens. “They always told me I’d thank them later. They were right.” With no Plan B, he pursued music with tunnel vision, and it wasn’t long before the world started to notice.
In 2019, he placed in the Top 4 on The Voice Australia, then went on to represent Australia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original song “We Will Rise,”placing eighth globally. The same year, he headlined One Big Voice at Perth’s RAC Arena — a feat he repeated in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Jordan was handpicked for American Idol, where he became a Top 14 finalist and won over U.S. audiences with his compelling vocals and grounded authenticity. The opportunity prompted his full-time move to Los Angeles to take his career global.
Jordan’s latest single “Reckless” represents the next evolution of his sound: groove-forward pop with emotional edge. Born in a session with Grammy-nominated producer Emile Ghantous and writer Sam Sznd, “Reckless” was originally crafted as a pitch for another artist. But when they heard it back, it was clear: this song hadto be his. “It just hit too close to home. That rush of falling hard, maybe even a little too hard, for someone who makes you feel a bit unhinged—in the best way,” Jordan says. “We wanted it to feel singable, emotional, but fun and addictive. That late-night-drive, scream-the-lyrics kind of track.”
“Reckless” builds on the momentum of Jordan’s previous release “Cherry” (with fellow Idol alum Ajii), further defining his unique lane in the pop landscape: emotionally intelligent, melodically infectious, and unafraid to blur genre lines. Blending pop, R&B, and a hint of nostalgic charm, Jordan is creating music that’s as thoughtful as it is replay-worthy.
With over 600,000 streams on his debut single “Broken Love” (featured on Spotify’s “Peaceful Pop” and “New Pop” playlists), multiple headline shows in his hometown of Perth, and a growing international fanbase, Jordan’s story is only beginning. His collaborators to date include MSquared (Michael DeLorenzis & Michael Paynter), Andro Pop, Jake Clark, Emile Ghantous, Pom Pom, Greg Wattenberg, Brett Koolik, and Taylor Sparks — a who’s-who of hitmakers who believe in his vision.
Whether exploring heartbreak, joy, longing, or love, Jordan’s songwriting is rooted in real experience. “I write from a place of truth—whatever I’m going through,” he says. “And if someone hears my song and feels like I captured exactly what they’ve been feeling, then I’ve done what I set out to do.”
Outside the studio, Jordan is a soccer fanatic, beach lover, PlayStation enthusiast, and proud big brother. He recently gave a TEDx Talk in Perth about his journey and the power of using music as a tool for healing — a mission that continues to guide his career.
Jordan Anthony is building more than just a catalog — he’s building connection. And with every track, every lyric, and every live performance, he’s proving that vulnerability is strength — and pop music can be both massive and meaningful.
David Byrne(デヴィッド・バーン)がニューシングル「The Avant Garde」を公開した。次回作『Who Is The Sky』の収録曲だ。この曲では''バーン・ワールド''が炸裂している。独創性に満ちた摩訶不思議なフレーズとキャッチーなフレーズのコントラストを楽しむことができるはず。
キャリーは、ニューミュージックアワードのAC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of 2025や、インディペンデント・ミュージック・ネットワークのEntertainer of the Year in 2025などの賞賛を獲得し、インディペンデント音楽シーンで傑出した存在となっている。
ウエストコースト・ポップ・カントリー」と形容される彼女の音楽は、アップビートで親しみやすく、感情に響く。 「Land with You」や「Good Bad Girl」といったキャリーのシングルはラジオ・チャートの上位にランクインし、その力づけるメッセージとダンサブルなメロディーが賞賛されている1。
Eileen Carey is an award-winning country-pop singer-songwriter based in Altadena, California. Known for her infectious optimism and genre-blending sound, Carey has become a standout figure in the independent music scene, earning accolades such as the New Music Awards’ AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of 2025 and the Independent Music Network’s Entertainer of the Year in 2025.
Her music, described as “West Coast Pop-Country”, is upbeat, accessible, and emotionally resonant. Carey’s singles like “Land with You” and “Good Bad Girl” have topped radio charts and earned praise for their empowering messages and danceable melodies1.
A dynamic live performer, Carey has shared stages with legends including Don McLean, Rita Coolidge, Jefferson Starship, and The Motels, captivating audiences with her “Gretchen Wilson-meets-Miranda Lambert” stage presence. Her shows are known for turning passive listeners into active participants, with line dancing, singalongs, and standing ovations.
Her new single "Carry Me Away" is all about finding that special place to escape and be in the magic of living in the moment. The seductive upbeat pop-country song also narrates finding a space to make those important changes needed in life. She sings, "I feel like taking chances / I feel brand new / Can't lose." The song features Eileen's soul-drenched and honeyed vocals singing an anthemic chorus over layered guitars and lush rhythms for an enticing listen.
Beyond music, Carey is a beauty ambassador for Joe Blasco Cosmetics, reflecting her commitment to self-expression and empowerment. She’s also the founder of The Music Mom blog, where she shares insights on motherhood, wellness, and creativity.
With over 25 career awards, performances at nearly 80 notable venues and a growing international fanbase, Eileen Carey continues to light up the music industry with her authenticity, positivity, and undeniable talent.
Evalyn has spent over a decade transforming personal turbulence into pop catharsis. The Los Angeles-based artist, whose work has amassed over 130 million streams on Spotify, returns with her most ambitious project yet—A Quiet Life, an album that captures the existential unraveling of modern consciousness through the lens of impending motherhood.
Known for wrapping raw emotional intensity in irresistible melodies, Evalyn first captivated audiences as the voice behind Louis the Child's breakout track "Fire," before establishing herself as both a sought-after collaborator and formidable solo artist. Her 2018 psychedelic pop opus Salvation cultivated a devoted following, exploring themes of self-rescue that would become her artistic calling card. The album's 2024 vinyl re-release, featuring new material, proved her enduring resonance with fans seeking depth beneath the dance floor.
A Quiet Life pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life. It's her most visceral work yet, co-created with some of Los Angeles' most innovative producers to weave a sonic narrative of consciousness, tension, and surrender.
As a live performer, Evalyn commands stages from intimate venues to festival main stages. She's graced Coachella's Sahara tent with Jai Wolf, performed at The Greek Theater, and captivated crowds at SXSW and CRSSD. Her collaborations read like a who's who of electronic music's vanguard: Dillon Francis, San Holo, Tritonal, It's Murph and RAC have all tapped into her singular ability to inject humanity into the digital realm.
With music featured everywhere from HBO to Spotify's most coveted playlists (New Music Friday, Young & Free, Metropolis), and support from major publications such as Billboard, Paper and Nylon, Evalyn continues to blur the lines between pop accessibility and artistic ambition. A Quiet Life sees her at her most fearless, inviting listeners to piece together their own meaning from the wreckage. True to form, she offers no easy answers—only the permission to feel everything, loudly.
Her single "The Feeling" is a sonic adrenaline rush inspired by the euphoric sounds of the 2010’s. The single is shared alongside an enthralling music video that represents a kind of maina. Evalyn confides, "This song is really about being taken over by a feeling or a raw instinct and we wanted to create that through movement. I was 6 months pregnant and crawling on the floor in heels and pink tights - I think that helped capture the chaos." OnesToWatch proclaimed the track to be an "exhilarating burst of sound" while LADYGUNN says its "magnetic and pulsating".
The track "Boysgirls" is a nostalgic gem for those of us who love to romanticize the past. Evalyn shares, "We had so much fun working and reworking production until it felt like it hit right - I wanted to capture that feeling of instagram stalking your ex situationship and then spinning out a little."
Her latest single "Playstation" is a mood-rich dark electro pop anthem filled with thrashing guitars and hyperpop melodies. She confides, "Playstation was written on a scorching hot day in LA when I was pregnant and nauseous and was basically bed ridden every day. We wanted to capture the feeling of getting caught droning on your phone, playing video games or watching reality tv in bed and getting stuck there - the guilty pleasure of it. This song represents the sea change in the sonic direction of the album toward something darker and more intense."
【Feature+】 Your Future Ghost、ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』をリリース ~黙示録的な世界の混沌の中で、楽しみ、パーティー、避難所を見つける~
Your Future Ghost(ユア・フューチャー・ゴースト)は、ビルボードにチャートインするシンガー・ソングライター、ミュージシャン、女優のケイト・ヴォーゲルと、ソングライター、プロデューサー、作曲家、俳優と多方面で活躍するマイケル・グラブスの新しいシンセ・ポップ/ロック音楽プロジェクトである。
Your Future Ghostは2023年頃に1度話題を呼んだデュオである。マイケル・グラブスとケイト・ヴォーゲルのコンビは、まさに陰と陽の性質を持つが、表側に出てくるのは、どこまでも痛快なポップバンガーだ。デュオは今週、ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』をリリースした。
ケイトとマイケルが最初に出会ったのは、The CW(The CW Television Network: Waner系列の放送局)の人気ヒットTVシリーズ『One Tree Hill』の撮影現場だった。 急接近した友情と相互のクリエイティヴな尊敬の念を抱いた2人は、パンデミックの最中、ズーム越しに音楽的なコラボレーションを始めた。
ニューアルバム『Impatient for the Dream』には、陽気でワイルド、そしてダークなポップ・ソングが収録されている。 大きなギター、轟音ドラム、印象的なシンセサイザーのパワフルなブレンドで、Your Future Ghostは、ヴォーゲルによれば、"ポスト黙示録的な世界の混沌の中で、楽しみ、パーティー、避難所を見つける "ことにインスパイアされたアルバムを作り上げた。
骨太でハードなギター・リフ、パンチの効いたインストゥルメンテーション、そして止まらないポップ・フックを持つ "I'm Like Money "は、爽快で大胆不敵な自己愛バンガーだ。
このアルバムには、社会から課せられた制限を掘り下げ、個人の多次元性を強調した「Oh La La (Animal)」などの追加シングルが収録されている。 この力強い物語は、「セクシュアリティを理由にパワフルな女性が悪者にされること」をテーマにしている、とグラブスは打ち明ける。 自信に満ちたヴォーカルとブリブリとしたハーモニーは、このカタルシスをもたらす重低音のインディートロニカ・トラックで際立っている。
Your Future Ghost is the new synth pop/rock musical project of Billboard-charting singer/songwriter, musician and actress Kate Voegele and the multifaceted songwriter, producer, composer and actor Michael Grubbs. The duo first met on the set, acting in the popular CW hit TV series One Tree Hill. Striking up a fast friendship and mutual creative respect, the two began collaborating musically over zoom during the pandemic.
After months of studio sessions in Austin, Texas, intermingled with lively backyard taco breaks, Your Future Ghost was born. Kate Voegele reveals the catalyst for their creative fusion, "our voices blended in a way that inspired us both to write in this unique hemisphere of a sound neither of us had ever really explored before in our solo projects."
The two soon performed their signature dirty indie synth pop at the internationally recognized Art Basel festival in Miami to an overwhelming response affirming their artistic direction.
Their new album Impatient for the Dream features a collection of joyful, wild and dark pop songs. With a powerful blend of big guitars, thunderous drums, and striking synths, Your Future Ghost has crafted an album inspired by, according to Voegele, "finding the fun, the party, and the refuge in the chaos of a post-apocalyptic world.” She further shares, "This album is that friend who's kind of a liability, has some bad tattoos and questionable ideas, but always makes every hang unforgettable." Michael says, "This record is a truly unfiltered version of Kate and me. It's us at a bar at 1 AM, fearless, drunk on a good time and completely out of f**cks."
Leading single "We've Got Places" is a single all about about that place where you find refuge from whatever noise is going on in the world - whether it's an actual place, a person, or something else, I think we all have those places where we can escape the chaos and be ourselves," confides Kate. The track features stunning layered harmonies and lush instrumentation for an enticing listen.
"I'm Like Money" is a declaration of self-expression and unabashed uniqueness. “It's a testament to granting ourselves permission to revel in the sheer joy of being who we truly are.” Voegele further shares, "In one sense, it’s a song about celebrating who you are and knowing you’re a badass, but also being sick of people trying to get a piece of you or tell you who to be. I’ve experienced this so often as a woman in the music and entertainment industry, where people have a very specific idea of who they want you to be and how to mold and shape you into that, but I think this is something everyone experiences in some sense.
This song is about taking the power back, knowing your worth and what you bring to the table, and not being afraid to say, “hey, don’t f*cking touch me” when that’s called for." With gritty, hard-hitting guitar riffs, punchy instrumentation and a pop hook that won't quit, "I'm Like Money" is an exhilarating and fearless self-love banger.
The album features additional singles such as "Oh La La La (Animal)," which delves into the limitations imposed by society, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of individuals. The powerful narrative is about "the demonization of powerful women because of their sexuality," confides Grubbs. Confident vocals and blistering harmonies are standouts in this bass-heavy indietronica track of catharsis.
Meanwhile, the explosive indie dance party anthem "PRITTY" merges new wave, punk, and electro-pop, creating an intoxicating blend that explores the allure of infatuation and the lengths we go to tolerate someone's messy behavior.
Inspired by community, their experiences in the spotlight, and the freedom of living authentically and unapologetically, Your Future Ghost embodies a captivating paradox. Grubbs shares, "I would like to encourage folks to accept themselves.
Which isn’t easy. I’m like this sadboy emo dude and Kate is this singer-songwriter pop star, and together we’re making this dirty indie album because that’s who we’ve always really been inside." Their music is poised to make a resounding impact, showcasing the boundless talent and unbridled creativity of Your Future Ghost.
Your Future Ghost 『Impatient for the Dream』- New Album Out Now!!
「Lemonade」と「Feeling It All」は、ノスタルジア、傷ついた家族の絆、つかの間のロマンス、そして赦しの静かな回復力をナビゲートする、夏の終わりのほろ苦い輝きの中にあるコレクションである。 エイドリアン・レンカー、リジー・マクアルパイン、マギー・ロジャースといったアーティストの明晰な感情を思い起こさせる。
14th August - The Waiting Room, London (free event)
14th-18th October - Wild Paths Festival, Norwich
7th November - Mutations Festival, Brighton
8th November - Pitchfork Festival, London
Speaking about today’s single release, Nadia shares “At the time I wrote Lemonade, it was about my hot and cold relationship with romance and intimacy. Feeling weak for relying on validation because it was the closest thing to love I could find (classic uni experience). Two years later, this song has grown to fit less into my life but I see it in so many of the people around me. It’s a celebration of longing, acknowledging how it’s one of the most human experiences we can have. Recording this song with huge drums and layers of sparkly guitars allowed my inner child to live out her teenage indie band dreams which was so cool.”
With her recent debut single ‘Feeling It All’ - an evocative blend of minimalist alt-pop and singer-songwriter sensitivity - Nadia Kadek quickly proved her ability to captivate, earning multiple plays and a debut on BBC Radio 1, an interview on BBC 6 Music, and early support from tastemakers including NME, CLASH, The Line of Best Fit, DIY, Wonderland, COLORS, and Music Week.
Raised in the quiet countryside of Norfolk, Nadia describes herself as a “festival baby,” with early musical memories formed on long car journeys to campsites, soundtracked by the likes of Florence + The Machine and Jeff Buckley. From watching her heroes on the shoulders of fellow festival-goers, to playing Glastonbury 2024 after placing runner up in their Emerging Talent Competition, her story is already one of full-circle moments and quietly extraordinary determination.
Now based in London, Kadek has steadily built a devoted following through the power of her live performances. After a string of self-booked live shows that showcased both her raw talent and tenacity, Kadek caught the attention of Transgressive Records, a label renowned for nurturing some of the most respected and boundary-pushing artists of today.
‘Lemonade’ and ‘Feeling It All’ provide a glimpse into a forthcoming project – a collection that sits in the bittersweet glow of late summer, navigating nostalgia, bruised family dynamics, fleeting romances, and the quiet resilience of forgiveness. Her lyricism is both disarmingly honest and delicately poetic, recalling the emotional clarity of artists like Adrianne Lenker, Lizzy McAlpine and Maggie Rogers.
ジーナ・ゾーのニューシングル「I Need to Cry」は、自分の仲間を見つけ、ありのままの自分を受け入れ、感情に身を任せることを歌ったシンセに浸ったサマーアンセム。 グラミー賞を受賞したティム・ソネフェルドとジャスティン・ミラーとの共作で、バイセクシュアル・アーティスト、ジーナ・ゾーの大胆で陽気なリリースであり、私たちの新しいクィア・サマー・オブセッション。
2024年にリリースされたヴェルヴェット・ルージュのデビューEPは、ジーナの魂を貫く直感的な旅である。 Lonely Since The Day We Met(逢った日から孤独)」の愛したことのない人と一緒にいることの胸に迫る真実から、「I Don't Know Why(なぜわからない)」の自分が誰なのか、どうあるべきなのかわからないという深い葛藤まで、このEPは生々しく率直な感情に共鳴している。
2022年末にフィリーのベスト・ロック・バンドに選ばれ、フィリー・スタイル・マガジンで「フィリーで最もホットなロック・バンド」として賞賛されたヴェルヴェット・ルージュの影響力は否定できない。 XPoNential Fest、MusikFest、Beardfestなどのフェスティバルでのパワフルなパフォーマンス、NPRのNational Public Radio DayやWXPNのFree At Noonでの特集は、ロック・ジャンルの先駆者としての彼らの役割を示している。
ジーナ・ゾの "I Need to Cry "は、仲間を見つけ、自分らしさを受け入れ、感情に身を任せることを歌ったシンセに浸ったサマー・アンセムだ。 グラミー賞受賞者ティム・ソネフェルドとジャスティン・ミラーとの共作で、バイセクシュアル・アーティスト、ジーナ・ゾーの大胆で陽気なリリースだ。 これは、2023年にカミングアウトして以来、ジーナ・ゾーにとって2曲目のプライド・アンセムである。
**Gina Zo: A Fearless Symphony of Identity, Rebellion, and Empowerment
Gina Zo, a powerhouse vocalist hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now making waves in LA, is not just a rock-pop singer-songwriter—she’s a beacon of authenticity and empowerment within every performance, song, and beat. With her bisexuality boldly declared in her 2023 anthem “Faking It,” Gina has transformed her personal journey into a powerful narrative for the LGBTQIA+ community, proving that true identity is a form of rebellion against conformity and that the tribe you ride with is where you truly belong. Her journey was further shaped by her time on The Voice as a member of Team Blake, where Gwen Stefani's mentorship led her to discover a unique authenticity within herself—so profound that it brought her to tears after their first meeting, as Stefani challenged her to be more genuine.
Her musical influences, from the soulful strains of Norah Jones to the mystical allure of Stevie Nicks, shaped her artistry from a young age. Family moments with her grandparents in her youth were spent dancing with flashlights as strobe lights and singing into makeshift microphones—laying the foundation for a passion that would later ignite her career. Gina’s early days were a whirlwind of homemade videos and impromptu performances, a testament to her unyielding spirit.
At just 18, Gina signed with an indie label in Philadelphia, where she soon faced the harsh realities of the music industry. Disillusioned by its darker side, she stepped away, only to feel an undeniable pull back to her true calling after a breakup that left her reaching for her lost identity. Reuniting with her original band, she forged Velvet Rouge, a rock band that embodies defiance and the pursuit of artistic freedom.
Velvet Rouge’s debut EP, released in 2024, is a visceral journey through Gina’s soul. From the haunting truth of being with someone you never loved in “Lonely Since The Day We Met” to the deep conflict of not knowing who you are or what you should be in “I Don’t Know Why,” the EP resonates with raw, unapologetic emotion. Produced by the esteemed Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten), it channels the gritty essence of early 2000s rock and ‘90s grit, offering a soundtrack to the struggles and triumphs of self-discovery.
Gina's return to the industry was not just a comeback but a revolution. With Velvet Rouge, she’s leading a charge against the systemic barriers faced by women in music, advocating for change both on stage and behind the scenes. Gina’s focus is to champion young artists in all mediums: her 2023 Grammy dress, designed by Lauren Schuler, embodied her fusion of elegance and rebellious spirit, making a statement that transcends fashion.
Honored as Best Rock Band in Philly in late 2022 and celebrated in Philly Style Magazine as "Philly's Hottest Rock Band," Velvet Rouge’s impact is undeniable. Their powerful performances at festivals such as XPoNential Fest, MusikFest, and Beardfest; along with features on NPR’s National Public Radio Day and WXPN’s Free At Noon, showcase their role as trailblazers in the rock genre.
In 2025, Gina released her first solo single, Dirty Habits, a rock-pop ballad all about how our dreams are better than reality. Produced by Grammy-winning talents Justin Miller (Jazmine Sullivan, Zach Bryan) and Tim Sonnefeld (Usher), the track received rave reviews and amassed over 30,000 streams within its first week of release—solidifying her voice as one that resonates far beyond genre. As LADYGUNN put it, “With Dirty Habits, Gina Zo lays the foundation for a career that doesn’t play by the rules. It’s bold, messy, deeply felt, and that’s the point.” The single marks a bold new chapter in her artistry, one where vulnerability meets anthemic power.
Her second single "Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way" is a reflective breakup anthem that’s equal parts strength and vulnerability. Gina leans fully into her singer-songwriter roots on this track, showcasing the lyrical depth and emotional clarity that have long set her apart. Blending warm acoustic guitar with shimmering synth textures, the song captures the rollercoaster of post-breakup freedom, those moments when you know you're better off, yet still feel the sting of what’s gone.
Gina Zo's "I Need to Cry" is a synth-soaked summer anthem about finding your people, embracing who you are, and letting the emotions flow. Co-written with Grammy winners Tim Sonnefeld and Justin Miller, it’s a bold and joyful release from bisexual artist Gina Zo. This is Gina Zo’s second Pride anthem since coming out in 2023.
Living in LA, she finds solace in cooking from scratch, strolling around Silver Lake Reservoir, and immersing herself in murder novels (she promises she is not plotting to kill an ex). For Gina Zo, music is more than a career—it’s a platform to inspire young women to embrace their true selves and to reject any mold that seeks to confine them in their identity, sexuality, and career. Through her fearless artistry and unbreakable spirit, Gina Zo is rewriting the rules and leading a revolution in the world of pop-rock music.
ニューヨークのシンガーソングライター、カサンドラ・ジェンキンス(Cassandra Jenkins)がニューアルバム『My Light, My Massage Parlor』を発表した。先週末に、ニューシングル「Delphinium Bliss」が同時に公開された。アルバムはデッド・オーシャンズから発表された前作から続くコンセプトアルバムの一貫として制作された。
カサンドラ・ジェンキンスは、主なリリースと並行して、コンパニオンアルバム『(An Overview on) An Overview on Phenomenal Nature』(2022年)と、間もなくリリースされる『My Light, My Massage Parlor』を制作している。二つの作品とも9月5日に発売される。
『My Light, My Massage Parlor』では彼女は最初の芸術的発言では辿り着けなかった道への探求を深めている。 前作では、ボイスノートの延長やカッティング・ルーム・フロアからの楽曲が公開されたが、今度のコンセプト・アルバムは、彼女の長年のコラボレーターであるマイケル・コールマンをフィーチャーしたインストゥルメンタル・コンセプト・アルバムとなっている。
彼女はその後、『My Light, My Destroyer』(2024年、Dead Oceansよりリリース)を発表し、さらに自己主張を強め、制作面でも不快感を受け入れるという点でも、これまでで最も野心的な作品となった。光と破壊、希望と幻滅、確信と無根拠という対照的なテーマで、ジェンキンスは、人間の経験や宇宙に存在する二元性を分ける微妙な境界線への飽くなき興味を探求している。彼女は、私たちが見過ごしがちな心理的な限界とその中間を指摘する。そのすべてを通して、ジェンキンスは稀有なソングライティングを提供している。それは、好奇心、脆弱性、そして驚きの感覚をもって聴き手を迎え、語るのと同じくらい耳を傾けるものである。
そして、飽くなき好奇心旺盛なソングライターであるジェンキンスにとって、アルバム制作という世界構築の作業は、その中に潜む無限のワームホールの存在を暗示している。ジェンキンズは、主なリリースにひっそりと付随して、コンパニオン・アルバム『(An Overview on)An Overview on Phenomenal Nature』(2022年)と、まもなくリリースされる『My Light, My Massage Parlor』(9月5日、Dead Oceansよりリリース予定)を制作した。リスナーは、彼女が最初の芸術的声明で踏み出さなかった道についての調査を深めながら、彼女のサイドクエストについていくよう誘われる。
Amanda Shires(アマンダ・シャイアーズ)が新作アルバム『ノーバディーズ・ガール(Nobody's Girl)』を発表した。 2022年の『Take It Like a Man』に続くこのアルバムは、9月26日にATOからリリースされる。
リードシングルとして最初に先行リリースされた「A Way It Goes」は、ダイナミックなパーカッションを活かしたポピュラー・ソングで、映像からも分かる通り、シネマティックな印象を帯びている。"I can show you how he left me/ Paint a picture, growing flowers for nobody/ But I'd rather you see me thriving. "という歌詞で始まる。 以下からチェックみよう。
ブレットと彼のライブバンド、ザ・ステート・ハイウェイ・ワンダーズは、2025年10月、ニューアルバム『フリーク・アウト・シティ』を引っさげて、ブレットにとって2022年以来となる新たな海外ヘッドライン公演を行うことも発表している。 このバラエティー・スタイルのライヴ・ショーでは、ニュー・アルバムやサブ・ポップでのデビュー作『Songs Without Jokes』からの選曲に加え、ブレットのTVや映画での作品からの様々な楽曲が披露される予定だ。
ロンドンを拠点とするプロデューサーでシンガー・ソングライターのLiza Lo(リザ・ロー)が、新ライヴEP『Familiar: LIve At Gearbox(ファミリア:ライヴ・アット・ギアボックス)』を8月1日(金)にデジタル・リリースすることがわかった。今年1月に待望のデビューアルバム『Familiar(ファミリア)』に続く作品で、デビュー・アルバムのライブバージョンを収録している。
1. Gipsy Hill 2. Morning Call 3. Darling 4. Catch The Door 5. A Messenger 6. As I Listen 7. Open Eyes 8. Anything Like Love 9. What I Used To Do 10. Confiarme 11. Show Me
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Side-A 1. Gipsy Hill 2. Morning Call 3. Darling 4. Catch The Door 5. A Messenger 6. As I Listen Side-B 1. Open Eyes 2. Anything Like Love 3. What I Used To Do 4. Confiarme 5. Show Me
Liza Lo - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals, Synthesisers Sean Rogan - Piano, Backing Vocals, Acoustic & Baritone Guitar Maarten Cima - Electric, Rubber Bridge & Baritone Guitar Tom Blunt - Drums Freek Mulder - Bass Ben Trigg - Cello & String Arrangements (Gipsy Hill, Open Eyes & A Messenger) Emre Ramazanoglu - Percussion (Catch The Door & Anything Like Love) Chris Hyson - Synthesisers & Programming (Confiarme) Wouter Vingerhoed - Prophet (What I Used To Do)
Recorded at Studio 13 and Tileyard Studios in London Produced by Jon Kelly and Liza Lo Additional and co-production by Wouter Vingerhoed (What I Used To Do), Topi Killipen (Morning Call), Sean Rogan (Confiarme) and Chris Hyson (Confiarme) Written by Liza Lo together with Topi Killipen (Morning Call), Emilio Maestre Rico (Darling), Peter Nyitrai (Open Eyes), Melle Boddaert (Gipsy Hill), Hebe Vrijhof (What I Used To Do) & Wouter Vingerhoed (What I Used To Do) Mixed by Jon Kelly Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones & Darrel Sheinman Engineered by Giacomo Vianello and Ishaan Nimkar at Studio 13 and Ned Roberts at Tileyard Studios Released by Gearbox Records
A Quiet Life』は、エイフェックス・ツイン、ARCA、グライムスの不協和音の周波数から制作上のインスピレーションを得て、コンセプチュアルな領域にさらに踏み込んでいる。 ほぼ全曲が彼女の最初の妊娠中に書かれ、レコーディングされたこの13曲入りの作品集は、不安による吐き気、終わりのないスクロールのノイズ、新しい生命を生み出しながら自分自身を見失う眩暈など、変容の物理的・心理的な混沌を映し出している。 ロサンゼルスで最も革新的なプロデューサーたちと共同制作したこの作品は、意識、緊張、降伏をテーマにした音の物語を紡ぎ出している。
HBOからSpotifyの人気プレイリスト(New Music Friday、Young & Free、Metropolis)まで、あらゆる場所で音楽が紹介され、Billboard、Paper、Nylonといった大手出版社からも支持を得ているエヴァリンは、ポップなアクセシビリティと芸術的野心の境界線を曖昧にし続けている。 A Quiet Life』では、彼女の最も大胆不敵な姿が見られ、リスナーは残骸から自分なりの意味を見つけ出すことになる。 形式通り、彼女は安易な答えを提示せず、ただ大声ですべてを感じることを許可している。
シングル "The Feeling "は、2010年代の多幸感溢れるサウンドにインスパイアされたアドレナリン・ラッシュだ。 このシングルは、一種のメインとなる魅惑的なミュージック・ビデオとともに公開された。 この曲は、感情や生の本能に支配されることを歌っていて、私たちはそれを動きで表現したかったの。 私は妊娠6ヶ月で、ヒールとピンクのタイツで床を這っていたの。それが混沌を表現するのに役立ったと思うわ」。 OnesToWatchは、このトラックを「爽快なサウンドの爆発」と評し、LADYGUNNは「磁力と脈動」と語っている。
Evalyn has spent over a decade transforming personal turbulence into pop catharsis. The Los Angeles-based artist, whose work has amassed over 130 million streams on Spotify, returns with her most ambitious project yet—A Quiet Life, an album that captures the existential unraveling of modern consciousness through the lens of impending motherhood.
Known for wrapping raw emotional intensity in irresistible melodies, Evalyn first captivated audiences as the voice behind Louis the Child's breakout track "Fire," before establishing herself as both a sought-after collaborator and formidable solo artist. Her 2018 psychedelic pop opus Salvation cultivated a devoted following, exploring themes of self-rescue that would become her artistic calling card. The album's 2024 vinyl re-release, featuring new material, proved her enduring resonance with fans seeking depth beneath the dance floor.
A Quiet Life pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life. It's her most visceral work yet, co-created with some of Los Angeles' most innovative producers to weave a sonic narrative of consciousness, tension, and surrender.
As a live performer, Evalyn commands stages from intimate venues to festival main stages. She's graced Coachella's Sahara tent with Jai Wolf, performed at The Greek Theater, and captivated crowds at SXSW and CRSSD. Her collaborations read like a who's who of electronic music's vanguard: Dillon Francis, San Holo, Tritonal, It's Murph and RAC have all tapped into her singular ability to inject humanity into the digital realm.
With music featured everywhere from HBO to Spotify's most coveted playlists (New Music Friday, Young & Free, Metropolis), and support from major publications such as Billboard, Paper and Nylon, Evalyn continues to blur the lines between pop accessibility and artistic ambition. A Quiet Life sees her at her most fearless, inviting listeners to piece together their own meaning from the wreckage. True to form, she offers no easy answers—only the permission to feel everything, loudly.
Her single "The Feeling" is a sonic adrenaline rush inspired by the euphoric sounds of the 2010’s. The single is shared alongside an enthralling music video that represents a kind of maina. Evalyn confides, "This song is really about being taken over by a feeling or a raw instinct and we wanted to create that through movement. I was 6 months pregnant and crawling on the floor in heels and pink tights - I think that helped capture the chaos." OnesToWatch proclaimed the track to be an "exhilarating burst of sound" while LADYGUNN says its "magnetic and pulsating".
The single "Boys Girls" is a nostalgic gem for those of us who love to romanticize the past. Evalyn shares, "We had so much fun working and reworking production until it felt like it hit right - I wanted to capture that feeling of instagram stalking your ex situationship and then spinning out a little."
1. Destination 2. Tomboy Gold 3. Wreck 4. Winchester Mansion of Sound 5. An Ice Age 6. Neon Grey Midnight Green 7. Oh, Neglect... 8. Louise 9. Rusty Mountain 10. Little Gears 11. Baby, I’m Not (A Werewolf) 12. Match-Lit