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Todd Rash - Faded Memories Country CA, US For Fans Of: Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, Sturgill Simpson, Drive-By Truckers, Mark Knopfler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, James McMurtry, Robert Earl Keen, Justin Townes Earle, John Mellencamp, Townes Van Zandt, Jason Isbell, Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Zach Bryan, Fleetwood Mac Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #NowPlaying #NewMusicAlert #IndieArtist #IndependentArtist #OriginalMusic #MusicDiscovery #SupportIndependentMusic #CountryMusic

Robbie Pate - I’m Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself A Letter) Jazz NY, US Overall Impression: In his masterful interpretation of the classic “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” Robbie Pate doesn’t merely cover an iconic standard—he reimagines it, breathing new life into it with a heady cocktail of sophisticated bossa nova, jazz, and Latin flavors. What he and his musical collaborators achieve is a deeply expressive, intricately woven tapestry that transforms this beloved tune from a nostalgic pop song into a bold jazz statement that feels at once fresh, timeless, and utterly captivating. Through their impeccable musicianship, Robbie & co. breathe new life into a familiar tune, wrapping it in a sophisticated bossa nova-inspired jazz arrangement that’s as daring as it is graceful. The track captures a sense of deep musical dialogue, where every note, every phrase, and every subtle rhythm pulse contributes to a thrilling, cohesive whole. ...

iamMeechSoul - Bodies Dont Lie R&B CA, US For Fans Of: Monica, The-Dream, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Usher, Beyonce, Mario, Trey Songz, Musiq, Donell Jones, Avant, Jaheim, Tyrese, Joe, Jagged Edge Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #NowPlaying #NewMusicAlert #IndieArtist #IndependentArtist #OriginalMusic #MusicDiscovery #SupportIndependentMusic #RNBMusic new

Matt Johnson - For Good Jazz US Overall Impression: There’s something quietly courageous about taking on “For Good”—a song so emotionally embedded in modern musical theatre—and stripping it back to a single instrument. Yet in his intimate piano interpretation of the Stephen Schwartz composition, performer and composer Matt Johnson does exactly that, and in doing so reveals new dimensions within the music’s already luminous heart. Best known from the Broadway phenomenon Wicked, “For Good” has long carried an innate tenderness. In its original form, the understated strings and fairytale-esque woodwinds wrap gently around the vocal performances, creating an atmosphere of hushed reflection and emotional reciprocity. It is intimate—but shared intimacy, built on dialogue and orchestral color. In this interpretation, the piano becomes both narrator and confidant. Without lyrics, without orchestration, the emotional core of “For Good” remains intact—arguably even magnif...

Zavion - Game Time R&B OH, US For Fans Of: Monica, The-Dream, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Usher, Beyonce, Mario, Trey Songz, Musiq, Donell Jones, Avant, Jaheim, Tyrese, Joe, Jagged Edge Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #NowPlaying #NewMusicAlert #IndieArtist #IndependentArtist #OriginalMusic #MusicDiscovery #SupportIndependentMusic #RNBMusic

Johnny Wigwag & The Truthseekers - Silver City Country MI, US Overall Impression: “Silver City,” the latest offering from Johnny Wigwag & The Truthseekers, is a folk-infused country track that doesn’t so much announce itself as it sidles up beside you, tips its hat, and begins telling a story in a voice as warm as any seasoned storyteller. From the first measure, the song establishes an undeniably aimable sense of character. There’s no pretense here—no grandstanding, no studio gloss masquerading as sentiment. Instead, it captures the grounded humility of both folk and country traditions with remarkable clarity. The arrangement breathes. Acoustic guitars settle into an earthy strum, not rushed but purposeful, while the groove nudges gently forward. It’s a sound that feels hand-built rather than manufactured—timber, twine, and steel shaped into melody. All in all, the track captures the spirit of folk and country not by imitating their clichés, but by hono...