The Inadequates release “Genevieve” on Aug 14—a bold, bittersweet folk-pop single previewing debut album Haven’t You Heard? (Aug 28). Select Australian dates follow in Sept–Oct.

Joan & the Giants release The Five Stages of Grief on Aug 14—a six-song chronicle of a breakup from denial to acceptance. The band supports The Fray’s sold-out anniversary dates and headlines shows across Australia.

Seb Wildblood previews his next chapter with “Insomniac Crossing” (feat. Eli Dayo), a dawn-hued, dream-pop drift arriving August 14. The track leads into Waterworld, his most introspective, songwriter-leaning LP yet, out October 19 via all my thoughts, blending lo-fi textures, tender melodies, and newfound vulnerability.

Australian pop artist Chloe Styler shares “Push & Pull” on Aug 15, a bright, hook-filled step beyond her country roots. She’ll debut it live at BIGSOUND 2025.

Von Loop drop “Tronald Dump,” a razor-edged alt-rock barrage aimed at corruption and control. Grinding riffs, breathless pacing, and confrontational lyrics forge a visceral rallying cry for resistance.

Rising Texas duo Della Rose release “Wasting Mine,” a heartfelt, high-energy country single paired with a cinematic video shot in Valley View, TX. Fresh off a Texas Country Music Association Band of the Year nomination.

Nashville Tour Stop marks its 1,000th show with two back-to-back events: an intimate Aug 28 showcase at The Listening Room Cafe and a free Aug 29 marathon at Bassline Brewery featuring 50+ performers and special guests.

T.G. Sheppard honors 45 years of “Do You Wanna Go to Heaven” and adds more stops to his 50th Anniversary Tour, with U.S. dates booked through 2026.

Cameron Whitcomb’s new single “Fragile” tackles toxic toughness while previewing his debut album The Hard Way, arriving Sept 26 via Atlantic Records.

JVNA’s new single “Aphrodite” pairs shimmering electro-pop with Greek-myth imagery to explore star-crossed love and feminine power, introducing the next chapter before more releases this year.

British country-pop firebrand Twinnie returns with “Giddy Up,” a flirty, boot-stomping track that flips heartbreak into fearless fun and cements her rising global buzz.

Belgium’s Ão return with “Talvez,” a wistful, genre-blurring single that mixes saudade-soaked vocals with Latin-tinged electronica, previewing their sophomore album due early 2026.

San Diego indie-pop trio almost monday release “enjoy the ride,” an upbeat new single out August 8 via Hollywood Records. The song blends shimmering synths and punchy bass, debuted live at Outside Lands, and leads into their fall U.S. tour supporting The Band CAMINO, kicking off October 10 in Atlanta.

GLVES’s new single “Honesty” fuses drum-and-bass rhythms and raw vocals to confront toxic ties ahead of her debut EP.

Lloyd & The Leftovers release debut album Spin The Wheel, an 11-track indie-folk-Americana narrative exploring emotional highs and lows.

Maddison Kate’s debut EP What I’d Say To You offers four intimate indie-folk tracks exploring unsaid emotions and personal growth.

Neal McCoy, John Berry, Bryan White and other country legends gathered to bowl at the White House’s Truman Bowling Alley for the first Country Music Bowling Night.

Mindistry’s Bloodline EP forges a brutal concept journey through centuries of warfare in five tracks. Anchored by crushing riffs, mechanical grooves, and war-cry vocals, it’s an immersive metal saga that hails the defiant spirit of warriors across time.

Ed Sheeran’s new single “A Little More,” co-written with DAVE, Blake Slatkin, Cirkut, and Johnny McDaid, blends witty lyrics with blues-tinged instrumentation. The Emil Nava–directed video reunites Rupert Grint and Nathalie Emmanuel in a playful narrative, setting the stage for his forthcoming album Play, arriving September 12.

Laura-Mary Carter’s ‘June Gloom,’ featuring IDLES’ Lee Kiernan, explores melancholy indie and Americana ahead of her Bye Bye Jackie debut.

Loud George’s new single “Wash” merges 90s grunge distortion with modern alt-rock edge and raw vocal delivery. Driven by the refrain “This feeling washes over me,” the track explores emotional fatigue and existential despair through heavy, fuzz-drenched guitars and introspective lyrics. A haunting rallying cry, “Wash” compels listeners to confront the darkness they try to outrun.

T. Graham Brown’s LIVE WIRE debuts Tanya Tucker interview and rare live cuts from country icons on SiriusXM Prime Country this August.

The Surf Ballroom & Museum opens Not Fade Away this September, honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper with an immersive digital and artifact-driven exhibit in its new Music Enrichment Center.

In The Pines unveil “Sunbeam Dream,” the hypnotic second single from their self-produced LP Sunbeam Dream. Recorded in their Dayton-based studio using salvaged vintage gear, the track layers fuzz-drenched guitars and resuscitated Mellotron to craft a rich, dreamlike psych-rock sound.

Blase’s new single “Finding Myself in You” previews his LP Somewhere Out There with lush indie pop and vintage synth textures. Recorded in his self-built studio and inspired by a cross-country journey, the song explores love as a mirror that reveals new depths and renewal. It’s a warm, immersive track that balances quiet vulnerability with uplifting energy.