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Vance Joy drops the euphoric new single “Divine Feelings,” the first half of a double A-side arriving in October, alongside a cinematic video. He’s sharing it on a North American tour with special events including a one-night show with The Lumineers and major festival stops.

LIVE WIRE returns to SiriusXM Prime Country (Ch. 58) as T. Graham Brown hosts Radney Foster and spins rare live cuts. First airing Sept 3, with replays and on-demand in the SiriusXM app.

A heavy instrumental that combines stoner heft, sludge weight, and post-rock tension into a stark, slow-building piece.

Singapore based Indonesian R&B artist lullaboy links with 88rising’s Stephanie Poetri for “live with it,” his first duet, out August 29. The cathartic single tackles the fallout of love and lies and teases his third album, hotels & heartbreaks. It follows a historic Summer Sonic Bangkok set.

Kavita Baliga revives the 80s power ballad with “Lost in the Dark,” featuring guitarist Michael Thompson and producer/engineer Craig Bauer. Out August 29 on all platforms.

Janie Fricke makes three fan-favorite albums—Bouncin’ Back (2000), Tributes to My Heroes (2003), and Roses & Lace (2008)—available on streaming for the first time via StarVista Music. Originally limited-run CDs sold at shows or online, the sets feature hand-picked songs with personal meaning, including tributes to her musical heroes. Fans can now access the long-requested releases across all major platforms.

Rising vocalist Mulaa Joans releases “Members Only,” a noir-tinged soul ballad produced by Yakob. Inspired by her move to London at 17, the track confronts exclusivity and self-worth, and arrives with a Spotify RADAR: First Listen spotlight.

Alt-pop duo Balu Brigada release their debut album Portal, a bold, city-hopping set built across New York, Berlin, and Auckland with singles “So Cold,” “Backseat,” and “What Do We Ever Really Know?”. The Portal Tour launches Oct 3 with a sold-out Mexico City show and headline dates across the U.S. and Canada.

Emma Christine roars back with “Holy Whiskey,” a country-rock sermon for the neon-lit faithful—distorted guitars, fearless vocals, and redemption at the bar. The single drops Sept 5 on Bandcamp, with a wide release Oct 3.

Belgian artist Jelle Denturck (DIRK.) shares the video for “Pinnacles” from his self-titled debut as Dressed Like Boys, out now. The project pairs intimate, self-reflective songwriting with inventive DIY production choices and arrives ahead of festival dates at Reeperbahn (Hamburg) and MaMA (Paris).

Lithe keeps his momentum with the self-produced single “Name My Price,” pairing a minimalist, street-lit visual with his boundary-pushing sound. The track hints at a larger project arriving before year’s end.

Benjamino returns Aug 29 with “Own Two Feet,” a feel-good alt-R&B single about stepping away from toxicity, previewing the debut album Cucino out Nov 21.

Michael Ward drops “No Regrets,” a snarling country-rock/blues cut about facing the past head-on, out Aug 29. It tees up a national tour featuring Ryan Daunt and Adam Springhetti.

Brisbane trio The Inadequates unveil their debut album Haven’t You Heard?—12 theatrical folk songs weaving mandolin, accordion, and layered harmonies. From hooky breakups to satirical stompers and tender reflections, the record stretches folk into bold, genre-blurring territory. The band supports the release with a September tour across Australia.

Kojey Radical returns with “Expensive” ft Planet Giza—an ultra-sleek Swindle production that marries danceable groove with lines like “No price on life and time.” The 16-track album Don’t Look Down arrives Sept 19, with the full tracklist revealed on a Shoreditch mural this Friday at 5 PM.

Twinnie’s “Giddy Up” video turns heartbreak into a hoedown—shot in Joshua Tree with saloon swagger and directed by Joey Schrader. With 275K+ streams and TikTok dances, the breakup-meets-dancefloor single fuels her bold country-pop era.

Mike Clark Jr. releases ‘Keep On Steppin: Bigger Stepper Edition,’ a deluxe set featuring Boosie, Big Boogie, and 803Fresh. The focus track, “Keep On Steppin” (ft. Big Boogie), refreshes his breakout hit as the Prince of Southern soul readies high-energy fall shows including One Music Fest.

Lézard unleash ‘Rock & Roll (Don’t Let the Rock Roll U),’ a contagiously electronic disco-punk cut with punchy drums, electrifying synths, and dual vocals from Neil and Myrthe. Following a breakout run at major EU festivals, their debut album arrives February 2026 with a release tour across Paris, Hamburg, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

Jessica Kaela unveils “Trust Issues,” a summer-pop single about the push-and-pull of a past relationship. The release tees up BMI Lounge NYC shows as she launches a new era.

Perth artist Jess Cullity drops “Shadow Love” on Aug 22—a vulnerable indie-pop cut that opens on a voicemail, swells from plucked guitar to strings, and faces the moment a relationship’s illusion fades.

To mark 60 years of the classic, Little Anthony and Brooke Moriber reimagine “Hurt So Bad” as a lush soul-meets-country duet produced by Fred Mollin—out now.

Mike Clark Jr. releases “Worry You” featuring 803Fresh, pulled from his deluxe EP Keep On Steppin: Big Stepper Edition. The track blends smooth Southern soul with dance-floor bounce and previews a collab-stacked project and busy live schedule, including One Music Fest.

International country-pop artist Twinnie partnered with Musicians On Call to perform at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Seacrest Studios, with the set broadcast across 12 pediatric hospitals. She connected with patients through songs, a Q&A, and meet-and-greet, while continuing momentum around new single “Giddy Up.”

Nell Mescal announces her new EP The Closest We’ll Get (Oct 24 via Atlantic) and shares the title track and video, plus her biggest UK/IE headline tour for Nov–Dec.

kingfishr’s debut album Halcyon is out now, featuring focus track “21” alongside fan favorites “Killeagh,” “Eyes Don’t Lie,” “Caroline,” and “Shot In The Dark.” The trio’s breakout year continues with North American, UK, and EU headline dates and two massive nights at Dublin’s 3Arena, plus 2026 Irish shows for 50,000+ fans.