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October 16, 2025 Eyal Erlich’s ‘Jenny’ Cuts Deep With a Video That Captures Heartbreak

Eyal Erlich’s ‘Jenny’ Cuts Deep With a Video That Captures Heartbreak

Eyal Erlich just let loose his solo single ‘Jenny’, hitting streaming platforms June 21, 2025. The Tel Aviv artist, who’s been grinding Israel’s club circuit since 2016, has that rare talent for turning a lone acoustic into a confessional bonfire—think Jeff Buckley‘s raw nerve crossed with Nick Drake‘s whispery bite and Ben Howard‘s rustic swing. No major-label machine behind him, Eyal‘s carved out a space that has earned him a die-hard fanbase with a catalogue that feels like eavesdropping on your own regrets, all ‘70s folk-rock grit laced with ‘90s indie shadow. This one’s the opener for his long-teased debut full-length, and damn if it doesn’t scream breakout potential for a guy who’s all about the quiet storm.

‘Jenny’ doesn’t mess around: it’s a slow-burn elegy for love that slipped away, built on fingerstyle runs that snag like barbed wire and vocals gravelly enough to scrape the soul. Eyal leans into those mid-song swells, letting the melody fray at the edges to mirror the mess of memory—pure singer-songwriter gold that rewards a headphone dive.

The Levontin live clip seals it, raw footage of Eyal owning the room with zero safety net of a large scale production, turning ache into something almost communal. In an industry bloated with TikTok fluff, this is indie doing what it does best: sticking the knife in and twisting just right. Keep an eye on Eyal Erlich—his full record’s gonna rattle more cages.

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October 15, 2025 Pinwheel Valley’s ‘Can’t Hear a Sound’ Hits Deep in Wake of Release

Pinwheel Valley’s ‘Can’t Hear a Sound’ Hits Deep in Wake of Release

(Pinwheel Valley / Image Credit: Yazeed Malkaw)

Nearly a week out from its October 10th drop via Hot Soap Records, Pinwheel Valley‘s ‘Can’t Hear a Sound’ continues to pull listeners into its orbit, serving as the opener for the November-bound EP Hello From Afar. At the wheel is Jordanian-Canadian Qais Khoury, whose project morphed from KAIS into a full live outfit—him on vocals, guitar, and keys; Stephanos Marangos handling lead and rhythm guitar; Max Daniels on bass and Ableton; and Stephanos Meletiou or Phrangiskos Petrisis drumming.

The track itself coils tight around Qais Khoury‘s self-produced layers: soulful guitar lines threading through string swells and alt-rock drum sections, with vocals that rasp against the quiet. It has shades of City and Colour‘s worn-in resolve or Alberta Cross‘s road-weary swing, the folktronica hum emphasizing a slow-burning tension that feels authentic.

Qais Khoury shared: “Can’t Hear A Sound’ is a song of bloodlines and soil, of war and the restless pull of home. It is a cry carried on the wind, calling to kin who have wandered astray, drawn into circles that could never hold them. A plea for their return to the ground where their fathers lie sleeping. It is both invocation and vow — a promise to shield them, body and soul, whatever the cost, and to guard the earth that holds their roots”.

With the EP on deck, Pinwheel Valley looks primed for deeper cuts that lean into these uprooted themes, maybe sparking live runs across Europe or North America to road-test the full band’s chemistry. If this single’s traction holds, expect festival slots next summer, building on their video awards and radio push to solidify that genre-blurring spot.

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September 25, 2025 Sam Macdonald Unveils Debut Solo Track ‘Distant Light’ with Northern Roots

Sam Macdonald Unveils Debut Solo Track ‘Distant Light’ with Northern Roots

Northern singer-songwriter Sam Macdonald dropped his first solo single ‘Distant Light’ on September 23, 2025, taking a big leap into independent territory. Coming from Carlisle, Macdonald has been creating music for over a decade, and has shared stages with heavy hitters such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Telescopes, and Dead Skeletons, while building a name for himself in the indie scene. His sound pulls from childhood staples—Buddy Holly vibes and his dad’s old 50s and 60s tapes—mixed with Scouse and Northern icons like The La’s, The Coral, Shack, Echo & the Bunnymen, Oasis, and The Stone Roses. Add in classics from Neil Young, R.E.M., Teenage Fanclub, The Rolling Stones, plus Motown’s groove and hip-hop’s rhythmic punch, and you’ve got a foundation that’s shaped his knack for blending melody with beat.

The track itself is a quirky fusion of rock, pop, and soul elements, delivered with a melodic twist that’s anything but straightforward. Macdonald channels those varied inspirations into something intimate, sharpening the edges for a personal touch. Lyrically, it weaves themes of chasing freedom, transformation, and glimpses of what’s ahead, all wrapped in a sound that’s concise and punchy with an alternative slant that sets it apart from his group efforts.

This shift to solo work highlights Macdonald‘s drive for self-direction, moving away from team dynamics to own every beat and visual. Sam Macdonald shared: “I have learned a lot about what I want to make. This is a movement towards something that is not driven by trying to appease other people’s ideas of what is right and wrong. The basslines, the drums and everything else is all at my direction. The make-up of everything, audio, visual is all driven by myself.” He wrapped up his mindset with: “Rarely is anything set in stone or black and white I think is certainly one thing. And making the most of what is right for you in an artistic sense, staying true to yourself.”

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September 5, 2025 Jan Kalter Shares Indie Folk Masterpiece ‘Save Our Souls’

Jan Kalter Shares Indie Folk Masterpiece ‘Save Our Souls’

Rising indie folk talent Jan Kalter has stepped up with his evocative single ‘Save Our Souls‘, backed by a touching lyric video through the Cold Skipper Inc. label. Pulled from his first EP No One Bites And No One Barks, which has racked up more than 400,000 streams on various platforms, this marks a strong entry point for the artist, positioning him as a compelling narrator in the indie folk scene. Hailing from Nordhorn, Germany, and now calling Cologne home, Kalter kicked off his musical path with secret piano practice at a neighbor’s place before branching into guitar, trombone, and singing. He cut his teeth in grunge outfits but settled into indie folk, blending stark honesty with subdued power, pulling from acts like Bon Iver, Novo Amor, Lord Huron, and Sufjan Stevens that molded his style.

The track unfolds as a gentle ballad wrapped in authenticity, with light acoustic layers and faint harmonies building a close-knit yet expansive audio atmosphere that allows Kalter‘s voice to cut through with earnest force.

Jan Kalter shared: “Save Our Souls’ came from a place of deep reflection on how we connect — or sometimes fail to connect — with each other in challenging times. I wanted the song to feel raw and intimate, so I kept the arrangement stripped-back, letting the voice and acoustic textures carry the emotion. The recording process was almost like a live performance, capturing imperfections that make it human. For me, it’s a call for empathy and presence, wrapped in a folk sound that feels both fragile and hopeful.”

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