Today, May 29 2026, Chloe Star released her new single ‘fairytale‘ via ChloeStarRecords. The 28-year-old Persian and Indigenous singer-songwriter, visual artist and tribal advocate grew up moving between her family’s reservation in San Bernardino and Los Angeles. She began writing and making art as a pre-teen to process her emotions, drawing heavily from the musical traditions of her Persian and Indigenous roots. Just three years after breaking through in 2023, the artist has built a fast-growing career rooted in raw honesty and emotional directness. Tastemakers have taken notice: Rolling Stone placed her track ‘BadHabit‘ in its 2025 Best New Music feature, while CLASH Magazine, 1883 Magazine, EUPHORIA and EARMILK have all championed her work. On stage she has already commanded main-stage headliners at LondonPride, NewYorkPrideFestival,Back Lot Bash in Chicago, Out & Abt in New York and The Dinah in California.
On ‘fairytale‘ her voice carries the song’s emotional range, moving from quiet, velvety verses into a full-throated, impassioned peak without forcing the drama. The production keeps the alternative spirit alive through its arrangements, anchored by warm distorted guitars and a strong piano melody that gives the track its distinct sound
Chloe Star had this to say: “My song ‘fairytale‘ is about longing for a kind of love that feels whimsical and almost unreal. But it also reflects the realization that, in chasing that kind of love, I sometimes become the monster—sabotaging the very things I care about most. It raises questions too: does fairytale love really last the way movies say it does? Do stories like Beauty and the Beast actually end in lasting happiness, or do we just stop watching before things get complicated? I guess we’ll never really know.”
Chloe Star’s Upcoming Shows:
May 30 – London, UK @ The Grace June 5 – Viper Room LA (headlining) June 6 – LA Pride, She Ent @ the Andaz Hotel on Sunset (Key live performance) June 18 -Toronto @ The Horseshoe Tavern
Megan Lacy is a Texas-based singer-songwriter whose music blends sultry country, alt-country grit, and expansive Americana textures. After years of honing her craft in Austin’s East Side music scene through songwriter rounds, honky tonks, and intimate club performances, Megan has emerged as a compelling new voice known for her emotionally candid storytelling and magnetic vocal delivery. Influenced by artists such as Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Neko Case, and Ryan Adams, she channels raw vulnerability and lyrical depth into her work.
Her debut album, That Feelin’, released on 7 May 2026, marks her most fully realised project to date. Recorded live at King Electric Recording with producer Justin Douglas, the 12-track record explores themes of love, loss, identity, and self-reclamation through a rich fusion of country swing, blues-rock, cosmic Americana, and cowpunk energy. Featuring standout tracks including ‘How That Feels’ and ‘Lost In The Feeling,’ the album showcases Megan’s ability to balance tenderness, resilience, and emotional honesty, establishing her as a rising artist to watch in the Americana and country landscape.
Listen to That Feelin’ while you read the interview below:
Tell us more about the album: What does That Feelin’ represent for you personally and creatively?
This record was such a beautiful moment in time for me — it represents a transformation in perspective, and it’s something I get to look back on as a real opening in my creative life. It really allowed me to step into a new chapter, one where I trust the process, ask for what I want, and allow whatever comes.
Was there a particular mindset or period in your life that shaped the album?
I had experienced a profound spiritual awakening, and most of the songs on the record were written after that. When I was preparing to make the record, I knew the process itself would transform me. I didn’t know how, or what the conditions might be, but every step I took in making the album was accompanied by an unshakable trust in the process, in my collaborators, and in myself. I think they call that faith.
How would you describe the sound of the record to a new listener or fan?
There’s definitely a range in genre on this record, so to cover all the bases, I usually say alt-country / cosmic Americana — but it really lives in atmosphere and storytelling first.
What was the experience of recording the album live like?
Recording live was such an integral part of learning to trust the process. Hearing everything come together in the moment, and listening in real time for the take everybody knows is the one was really magical.
How has living and performing in Austin influenced you as an artist?
I love experiencing music in real life, so being in Austin and watching artists perform in these cosmic spots all over town really, really moves me. It’s the same when I perform –people show up to listen. It’s a part of the culture in Austin. I also think it has a lot to do with the sound of the room, so shout out to all the audio engineers who produce the live music experience –it would not be the same if the sound of the room didn’t pull you in.
You’ve cited artists like Gillian Welch and Neko Case as inspirations. What draws you to artists with strong storytelling styles?
I’ve always appreciated artists who recognize themselves as the whole of humanity. It’s a deeply forgiving perspective. It creates the conditions for storytelling that feels undeniable and lived in.
Why did you choose ‘How That Feels’ to open the album?
I love that song as an opener because it holds so much space. It begins the listener’s relationship to the record by asking what they’re able to see. It’s like a little invitation.
What inspires you to write?
Being in the room with that creative force is the most uncorrupted experience I’ve come across with any consistency. It’s like becoming a channel for something ultimate. Whether or not that comes across in the writing is a completely different story –the relationship is what I’m after, and the byproduct is a bunch of songs, Haha.
What do you hope listeners connect with most when they hear this record?
I think when someone connects with music, it’s an inside job, and probably none of my business beyond that. Whatever they take from it is theirs to keep, and I’m happy for the connection wherever it lies.
What can fans expect next from you?
I just cut a new record last week! It’s called Shotgun Heart, and it’s songs for the anti-hero in us. It’s kind of the story of living in the aftermath. Enlightenment doesn’t save people from their humanity. Ultimately, it’s on us to live differently if we want to experience something new. I know how much easier that is to say than to practice, so… one degree at a time.
Unleashed this past weekend on tN1! Records, ‘I Dominate The Dancefloor’ brings together Israeli producer Hevi Levi and Amay’e, marking another bold chapter in Levi’s creative resurgence after his stroke. With more than 33 million streams and a globe-trotting tour history that includes legendary venues and festivals like Tomorrowland, Ministry Of Sound, and Pacha, Levi’s relentless passion for music pulses through every new release. Amay’e’s signature mix of Afro-inspired rhythms and melodic techno collides with Hevi Levi’s dynamic production, creating a track whose hypnotic groove seizes the listener from the very first beat. Pulsing basslines and razor-sharp percussion drive the nearly five-minute journey, each sound crafted for maximum dancefloor impact. Echoes of Faithless, DepecheMode, and RüfüsDuSol ripple through the track, making it a must-hear for fans of ARTBAT, KevindeVries, and MindAgainst.
Hevi Levi had this to say: “When I was teaching djing, I used to have a lesson about the unpopular girl. It’s easy to make the most beautiful girl dance because she has a lot of confidence, but if you see the unpopular girl dancing and dominating the floor, you know that you have won the crowd’s heart. This track is dedicated to all unpopular girls who dominate the floor.”
French electronic music once helped define global pop through names like Daft Punk, DJ Snake and David Guetta, yet sustained song-driven work in that lane has grown rarer at home. Vaast addresses the gap with ‘Remember These Days’, released May 1, 2026. Previously active as a ghost producer and ghostwriter, he now fronts his own project after the 2022 single ‘Who I Am’. The step follows years of writing and producing for others and draws on a listening foundation that mixes French pop staples with American pop and the electronic developments he encountered growing up. His approach keeps the textural and rhythmic habits of French electronic music while prioritising the melodic and emotional shapes of older pop forms.
‘Remember These Days’ is built from electronic sources only. Synthesizers operate in stacked layers, a marimba-inspired figure supplies the main melodic hook, synthesized African vocal textures sit inside the arrangement, and a strong bassline handles the drive. Vaast mixes current French electronic methods, including those linked to Hugel, with vocal writing that follows more conventional pop patterns. The track therefore joins the immediacy of recent French dance production to the narrative clarity of classic song structures. It holds the energy of the present French scene while referencing the broader reach French-associated work achieved in earlier global cycles, all without leaving the electronic framework.
The lyrics and mood centre on hindsight after a win that carried heavy losses. The single operates as an entry point to Vaast’s thinking and shows an artist working to keep French electronic music in active dialogue with wider pop. In that sense the release sketches one route forward for producers who want both local roots and international melodic reach.
“Remember These Days is an introduction to my world. It tells the story of a Pyrrhic victory. This is a moment when you lose everything while believing you have won. The song invites us to learn from the past so we do not repeat the same mistakes”, Vaast explains.
