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Julia Byers - Addicted to You Country TX, US For Fans Of: Hank Williams, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Waylon Jennings, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash, Jason Aldean, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Rodney Atkins, Jake Owen, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Justin Moore 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 #Country #CountryHits #TopHits

Bobby Quick and the Speeds of Sound - It's Our Night Rock OH, US Overall Impression: Ohio-based indie rockers Bobby Quick and the Speeds of Sound blend gritty blues-based riffs with melodic pop sensibilities, on their release of "It's Our Night." This high energy, uptempo track features a twin guitar attack and a driving four-to-the-floor drumbeat alongside a boogie-woogie bass line and vintage keyboard sounds, bolstered by a vibrant horn section that includes a screaming alto saxophone solo. Quick’s vocal swagger builds like a Friday afternoon pressure cooker, converting five days of workplace monotony into pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll release while group backing vocals really drive the hook home. Rock fans of all ages will enjoy the soulful sound and blue-collar spirit of Bobby Quick's "It's Our Night", available now for streaming on all major music platforms. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production and a great ...

Chere Mcgregor - You Can’t Hurt Me No More R&B GB For Fans Of: Monica, The-Dream, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Usher, Bruno Mars, Ashanti, Tamia, Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, Jagged Edge, Xscape, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Tyrese, Brandy, Mya, SWV, Aaliyah, Amerie, Fantasia, Tamar Braxton, Destiny's Child, K. Michelle, Kelly Price, Jazmine Sullivan, Kelly Rowland, LeToya 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 #RnB #RnBHits #TopHits

Skylight Quartet - Lift High the Name Rock OH, US Overall Impression: There is a quiet reverence at the heart of “Lift High the Name”, a gospel ballad by Skylight Quartet that approaches its themes of faith, devotion, redemption, and spiritual awakening with a graceful sense of restraint. Rather than relying on sheer volume or overt theatricality to communicate its message, the song allows its emotional weight to accumulate naturally, creating the impression of something slowly unfolding before the listener. Its ballad-esque character is soothing and contemplative, yet there is an unmistakable sense of conviction beneath the surface, giving the performance both tenderness and spiritual authority. Ultimately, “Lift High the Name” succeeds through its impassioned performances, engaging lyrics, and deft arrangement. The result is a gospel ballad that feels designed less to overwhelm than to invite reflection before gradually opening into praise. Strongest Poi...

Victor Nunez - No Importa! Latin CT, US For Fans Of: Aventura, Daddy Yankee, Shakira, Wisin & Yandel, Tego Calderón, Tony Dize, Nicky Jam, Zion, De La Ghetto, Arcangel, Farruko, Don Omar, Ozuna, Yandel, J Balvin, Maluma, Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Rauw Alejandro, Dalex, Sech, Bad Bunny, Feid, Omar Courtz, Ryan Castro, Darell, FloyyMenor, Jay Wheeler, Bad Gyal, Mozart La Para 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 #Latin #LatinHits #TopHits

Cassidy Houston - Doing Better Folk CA For Fans Of: Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Simon & Garfunkel, Iron & Wine, Bon Iver, Bob Dylan, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Boy Golden, Aysanabee, Amanda Rheaume, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and The Band, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Don McLean 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 #FolkandRoll #FolkHits #TopHits

Leon & The Reckless Allstars - He Is Worthy Rock OH, US Overall Impression: There are songs that wear their influences on their sleeves, and then there are songs that seem to have raided the entire record collection, thrown everything into a cauldron, and somehow emerged with something that sounds like its own language. “He Is Worthy” by Leon & the Reckless Allstars belongs emphatically to the latter category. It is gospel at its spiritual core, progressive rock in its restless imagination, alternative rock in its rugged exterior, and something far more difficult to classify in between. The result is a gloriously unpredictable piece of music that seems determined to refuse every conventional boundary placed around it. If gospel is the beating heart of “He Is Worthy,” then progressive, almost experimental fusion-rock is the strange and beautifully weathered body wrapped around it. The song doesn't simply incorporate gospel; it uses gospel as a thematic...

Nancy Saenz and Company - Heal The World R&B TX, US Overall Impression: Nancy "Lady Woodwind" Saenz delivers a stunning rendition of Michael Jackson's restorative pop-soul ballad, "Heal the World." This version draws heavy inspiration from jazz and gospel influences, featuring soulful female lead vocals alongside a full choir while Saenz spreads warmth and joy with her enchanting tenor saxophone, as conveyed through her expressive phrasing and smooth, velvety tone. A smoothly sophisticated arrangement builds dynamically as it modulates upwards, culminating in a powerful sound and satisfying finish that's well suited for this timeless message of peace and unity. Nancy Saenz and Company's compelling cover of "Heal the World" is available now as a single, on all major music platforms. Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. Terrific choice of a cover, great message for the times. Gorgeous arrangement an...

Jeekie - Riptide Rock PA, US For Fans Of: Bad Omens, Paramore, Demi Lovato, Deftones, Crown The Empire, Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Loathe, Rico Nasty, Asking Alexandria, I Prevail, Motionless In White, Falling In Reverse, Of Mice & Men, Memphis May Fire, Ice Nine Kills, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Nirvana 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 #RockandRoll #RockHits #TopHits

7t2names - Brightest Star Pop GB Overall Impression: Boasting an immersive sense of atmosphere, a diverse sonic palette, and a sound that harkens back to the classic days of British house, post-punk, and techno styles, "7t2names" by Brightest Star offers up am ambiance-drenched, melody-driven listening experience that listeners will find undeniably hypnotic. Brightest Star manages to seamlessly blend his dreamlike lyrics with an equally ethereal vocal performance to give the song a distinct sense of weightlessness, allowing the music to envelop the listener in a way that feels both effortless and thematically deep. Perhaps what's most striking is how "7t2names" relies on understatement over sonic grandeur, opting for a sound that manages to feel layered without being overly cluttered, instead relying on well crafted repeated motifs, rhythmic cues, and simple yet memorable hooks to reel the listener in with. Whether its the atmosphere-induc...

Sasha Burn - Mirror Pop ZA For Fans Of: BWoody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Devendra Banhart, Simon & Garfunkel, Iron & Wine, Bon Iver, Bob Dylan, Ed Sheeran, James Blunt, Vance Joy, Watershed, Dave Matthews, Ben Howard, The Lumineers, Adele, James Bay, Damien Rice, Mumford & Sons, George Ezra, Passenger, Gregory Alan Isakov, Neil Young, Sons Of The East, The Head And The Heart 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 #Pop #PopHits #TopHits

George Paul - Pretty Brown Country CA Overall Impression: George Paul’s cover of the classic David Campbell country ballad "Pretty Brown" is a tender and heartfelt rendition that brings a fresh layer of intimacy and warmth to an already beloved track. From the very first note, George’s amiable vocal performance strikes a deep emotional chord, carrying with it a sense of quiet reverence for the song’s timeless themes of love and longing. His voice has a softness to it, yet it’s full of sincerity, as if he’s personally sharing this story with each listener. There’s a gentle honesty in his delivery, which, paired with his natural phrasing, conveys a sense of deep connection to the lyrics. His amiable and intimate vocal performance, combined with the subtle yet evocative arrangement, creates a song that feels like a personal, heartfelt message. The delicate lap steel, violin, gentle groove, and earthy guitar provide the perfect sonic backdrop to George’s te...

Faraday - Most Of The Time, I Think of The Afterlife Metal SG For Fans Of: Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Architects, Spiritbox, Northlane, While She Sleeps, The Plot In You, Dayseeker, Erra, One Ok Rock, Thornhill, Holding Absence, Loathe, Make Them Suffer, Polaris, Currents, Silent Planet, Periphery, The Word Alive, Annisokay, Sleep Theory, I Prevail, LANDMVRKS, Turnstile, Slipknot, Linkin Park, DON BROCO 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 #Metal #RockHits #TopHits

Raysablaze - When The Silence Breaks Metal SE Overall Impression: Raysablaze's “When The Silence Breaks” wastes absolutely no time making its presence felt. A chest-rattling drum intro erupts from the speakers before an earth-shattering opening riff crashes into view, immediately plunging the listener into a world of crushing weight, dark melody and relentless momentum. It's not only a track that's big, precise and richly textured, but one that understands that heaviness is at its most powerful when it is given atmosphere, melody and scale to work with. “When The Silence Breaks” doesn't merely make an entrance — it leaves the walls vibrating. Strongest Point(s): The performances match the track’s formidable character. The diverse vocal delivery brings plenty of dramatic contrast, while the technical guitar work adds intricacy without ever compromising the sheer impact of the riffs. Beneath it all, the rhythm section operates with impressive p...

Forever Isn't Long Enough - Godly Alternative/Alt. Rock DE, US For Fans Of: Paramore, Green Day, Linkin Park, Chevelle, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Sick Puppies, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Falling In Reverse, Blessthefall, Memphis May Fire, I See Stars, Crown The Empire, Escape the Fate, Secrets, Twenty One Pilots, Asking Alexandria, We Came As Romans 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 #Alternative #RockHits #TopHits

SeeingWithTheHeart - They'll Know We Are Christians Christian/Gospel AZ, US Overall Impression: There is something wonderfully poetic about the story behind Susie Fowls’ solo piano arrangement of They’ll Know We Are Christians. A piece first written years ago, when Susie was a young musician armed with little more than a #2 pencil and staff paper from Judy Green Music in Hollywood, California, has endured an extraordinary journey. The composition might easily have remained a forgotten musical keepsake. Instead, its rediscovery became an invitation to look backward and forward simultaneously—to revisit an earlier musical self while allowing years of experience to reshape the work. The result is an arrangement that feels less like a revival of something old than the gentle unfolding of something that had been patiently waiting for its moment. This is a performance that doesn't demand attention so much as quietly earn it. With its delicate touch, beautifully...

MISTA BUSH - Made for the hood Hip Hop/Rap KY, US For Fans Of: Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Future, Drake, Yeat, Pooh Shiesty, Lil Baby, Gunna, Pop Smoke, Key Glock, Lil Keed, Yung Miami, NAV, Don Toliver, Rich The Kid, Offset 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 #HipHop #RapHits #TopHits

Cem Barış Çetinkayalı - Irmak Alternative/Alt. Rock TR Overall Impression: There is something wonderfully untamed about “Irmak,” the latest guitar instrumental from Cem Barış Çetinkayalı. Rather than approaching the guitar with a carefully mapped-out route, Cem appears to throw open the doors and simply follow wherever the music decides to wander. The result is an open-sounding, freestyle excursion into world music territory, one that places spontaneity firmly in the driver’s seat. This is music very much written in real-time. Ideas appear, disappear, mutate, circle back, and occasionally take an entirely unexpected turn. There is no obvious safety net of a rigid arrangement dictating where the journey must go, and that gives “Irmak” an undeniably unpredictable character. The predominantly Middle Eastern character of the piece gives this journey an especially distinctive landscape. There is an exotic, emotive quality woven through the melodic language, with cert...