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July 10, 2026 Plain Mister Smith Releases ‘Dream Gigantic’, Teasing Sophomore Album

Plain Mister Smith Releases ‘Dream Gigantic’, Teasing Sophomore Album

Plain Mister Smith returns with ‘Dream Gigantic’, released via Amelia and Symphonic Records, offering a first glimpse into his upcoming sophomore album, Bric-a-Brac Attack, due later this summer. Originally recognized as the guitarist for seminal darkwave band Moev, the Canadian artist also brings his classical sensibility as a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. As Plain Mister Smith, he has garnered critical acclaim from outlets such as NPR Music, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Under The Radar, Earmilk, METAL, Noctis Mag, and Atwood Mag.

​‘Dream Gigantic’ draws on Plain Mister Smith’s longstanding fascination with Paris, inspired by the city’s luminous calm in the wake of the Olympics. The single navigates themes of romantic possibility and longing, propelled by a kinetic acoustic drum groove, lush keyboard textures, and a bass line that drives the track forward. Findlay Brown’s Americana-folk vocals intertwine with the soulful, jazz-inflected R&B of JUNO Award-winner Krystle Dos Santos, creating a layered vocal interplay that deepens the narrative. The track is poised to connect with listeners who appreciate the melodic craftsmanship of The Beatles, Leisure, and Tame Impala.

Plain Mister Smith had this to say: “With ‘Dream Gigantic’ I tried to convey that sense of balmy exuberance that happens when it’s the height of summer, and whether you are in a bubbly Paris cafe or a park in Tokyo, the New York Subway or anywhere really, you’re having the time of your life with someone you love.

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July 3, 2026 Kendall Gallo Releases New Single ‘The Wrong Right’ on June 25

Kendall Gallo Releases New Single ‘The Wrong Right’ on June 25

On June 25, singer-songwriter, producer, and multidisciplinary artist Kendall Gallo unveiled her latest single, ‘The Wrong Right’. Gallo’s songwriting is rooted in the subtle internal landscapes that define personal identity, navigating the tension between vulnerability and resilience, longing and liberation. Rather than offering resolution, her music interrogates these emotional dynamics, inviting listeners into a space of reflection.

​‘The Wrong Right’ was born in the quiet hours of a late-night bedroom session, with Gallo pouring most of the lyrics onto the page in a single evening, embracing the rawness and imperfections of her first ideas. She began with a looping guitar line that set the mood, crafting an initial demo before teaming up with a producer to broaden the song’s sonic palette while preserving its emotional heart. The track continued to take shape as Gallo played it on repeat during a two-hour drive home from the studio, each listen subtly guiding the outro and final direction until the mix felt just right. Musically, the song weaves together layers of guitar, bass, drums, atmospheric synths, and Gallo’s expressive vocals. Intertwined guitar parts propel the song forward, while ambient textures carve out space and intimacy. At its core, the song is a meditation on the quiet realization of inner misalignment.

Kendall Gallo shared: “To me, ‘The Wrong Right’ is about the moment where something inside you wakes up and you realize the life you’ve been living no longer aligns with who you are. There’s a bittersweet feeling in that awareness — it can feel painful, but also strangely comforting at the same time, almost as if the awareness itself is the thing that means it’s all going to be okay. At its core, the song is about reconnecting with what matters, rediscovering what’s true to your soul, and refusing to swallow the pill of modern day society.

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June 29, 2026 Chloe Star Drops Powerful New Track Exploring Recovery and Resilience

Chloe Star Drops Powerful New Track Exploring Recovery and Resilience

Chloe Star unveiled her latest single, ‘Walking On The Sun’, this past weekend via Chloe Star Records. The 28-year-old Persian and Indigenous singer-songwriter, visual artist, and tribal advocate was raised between her family’s reservation in San Bernardino and Los Angeles, drawing early creative inspiration from her cultural heritage. Beginning with journaling and art as a pre-teen, she developed a songwriting style rooted in emotional candor and authenticity, which has steadily expanded her audience since her emergence in 2023. Her track ‘Bad Habit’ was highlighted by Rolling Stone in the 2025 Best New Music: Songs You Need to Know feature. Star’s live presence has included main stage performances at London Pride, as well as appearances at New York Pride Festival, Back Lot Bash in Chicago, Out & Abt in New York, and The Dinah in California.

​‘Walking On The Sun’ finds Star honing her alt-rock foundation, fusing trap-influenced percussion with distorted, overdriven guitar textures. The track builds tension through layered instrumentation before breaking into an anthemic hook, where raw rock intensity collides with modern urban rhythms. Star’s commanding and magnetic vocal performance anchors the song, lending it a sharp, contemporary edge likely to resonate with listeners of Julia Wolf, Machine Gun Kelly, and Sleep Token.

Chloe Star shared: “This song is about the corruption I’ve seen in the treatment and rehab industry, where profit often seems to matter more than genuinely helping people recover. I’ve been through facilities that made me feel like they were more interested in keeping me sick so I would keep coming back. Fortunately, I was later blessed to find an incredible rehab center that truly cared about its clients and wanted them to get better. That experience changed my life, and it was the last rehab center I ever attended.

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June 15, 2026 THE ILLUSTRATED MAN Unveils Debut Album The Skin Of Time

THE ILLUSTRATED MAN Unveils Debut Album The Skin Of Time

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THE ILLUSTRATED MAN has released his debut album, The Skin Of Time, on ILINX Records, building on the momentum of recent singles ‘Dance of Shadows‘ with Aquarius Heaven and ‘The Heart of Fire‘ featuring Robert Owens. Originally from Yerevan and now based in Dubai, he stands out as a compelling new presence in electronic music, drawing support from Adriatique, Bedouin, Township Rebellion, Richie Hawtin, and Joris Voorn, alongside airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Ibiza Global Radio. His productions are layered sonic narratives, balancing tension and emotion while maintaining a sense of intrigue. Each track is meticulously constructed to resonate physically and emotionally. In live performance, this energy translates into sets that pulse with movement and atmosphere.

The Skin Of Time reveals itself over eleven tracks, blending indie dance, melodic techno, and house into a vivid, immersive soundscape. The album forges its own path, pairing surging dancefloor energy with moments of quiet introspection. On ‘When Everything is Said’, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and Sasha Carassi craft a hypnotic melodic house journey, where Carassi’s lush pads float beneath sharp, driving percussion. Swedish artist Jonatan Bäckelie steps in with a powerful vocal, elevating the track from a detailed instrumental to a song that truly comes alive.​

THE ILLUSTRATED MAN had this to say: “Rather than following a traditional narrative, the album moves through emotional and existential states: from an initial condition of absence to the gradual emergence of rhythm and tension, ultimately leading to fragmentation and dissolution. Each track unfolds as a chapter in this evolving process, leaving the listener suspended in a space of reflection.”

The Skin Of Time Album Tracklist

1. A Body Without Marks

2. The Eye of the Abyss

3. Dance of Shadows with Sasha Carassi feat. Aquarius Heaven 

4. The Ashes of King with Sasha Carassi feat. Mønölitio

5. The Heart of Fire feat. Robert Owens 

6. The Last Drop of Memory

7. Broken Mechanism feat. Nat James

8. Hunters of the Dawn

9. The Hour of Wolve

10. The Roar of Silence

11. When Everything Is Said with Sasha Carassi feat. Jonatan Bäckelie

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