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Saylor_Borg - Wrong Again Ron Rock MN, US Overall Impression: Minnesota-based Saylor-Borg blend high-energy space funk with irreverent songwriting, on their release of "Wrong Again Ron." This track features boisterous drums and an elastic bass line that provides the foundation for swirling psychedelic guitars and compelling gang vocals. Sharp and sardonic lyrics satirize a well-known political figure, highlighted by an incredibly catchy title hook alongside engaging vocal shouts and ad-libs. Alternative rock fans will appreciate the raw, visceral sound and flippantly defiant tone of Sylor-Borg's "Wrong Again Ron." Strongest Point(s): Solid production, decent mix. Great chaotic atmosphere, mostly thanks to the panned twin leads. Drums sound big and scary. Great phased-out bass tone and some nice funk-style playing. Surprisingly nice dynamics, great little diminuendo around 3:30 that draws the listener back in. Love the gang-style grou...

Intermezzo feat. Iris C. & Tamara B. - One 2 Five Pop ES For Fans Of: Quincy Jones, Norah Jones, Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melody Gardot, Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Paulina Rubio, Thalía, Celia Cruz, Anita Baker, Commodores, Teena Marie, George Benson, Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Camila Cabello, Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, The O'Jays, Deniece Williams, Gladys Knight & The Pips 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

Charley Geary - Very First Love Pop CA, US Overall Impression: Few songs arrive carrying the weight of time quite like "Very First Love." As the second chapter on Eternal Voice, Charley Geary's long-awaited album finally emerging after more than two decades in silence, the track feels less like a conventional love song and more like the opening of a carefully preserved letter whose words have somehow retained all of their warmth. Knowing the extraordinary journey behind these recordings undoubtedly deepens the listening experience, but even without that context, Very First Love possesses an emotional honesty that is impossible to mistake. Lyrically, Very First Love speaks with remarkable simplicity, yet that simplicity becomes its greatest strength. There is an innocence running throughout the lyrics that never feels naïve; instead, it captures the timeless purity of a love remembered not through detail, but through feeling. This combined with Charl...

Ricky Byrum - HEAVEN'S CALLING ME HOME Christian/Gospel NC, US For Fans Of: David Crowder Band, Relient K, MercyMe, tobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, P.O.D., Brandon Lake, Red, Skillet, Daughtry, Jeremy Camp, Tenth Avenue North, Third Day, For King & Country, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Kutless, Building 429, Lincoln Brewster, Switchfoot, Elevation Worship, Hillsong Worship, Colton Dixon, Phil Wickham 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 #Christian #Gospel #ChristianHits #TopHits

🏆GRAND PRIZE WINNER: DJ Michel (& Nikki G) - Baila till sunrise Dance/Electronica NL ⭐9 RUNNERS-UP: Angel Sayani - Canvas of Summer Pop NY, US Oliver Rift - Just Fire R&B NY, US Sweet Sixx - Pray for Waves Reggae Mexico Giftones - Shining Rock DE Nikillo Yb - Rebolu Remix - Nikillo Yb Latin FL, US Iulia Turcan - Blanca y Negro Latin ES Quilllz - Sundown Hip Hop/Rap CA, US DJ Blazin Fyah - Summer Vibes World NJ, US Diego B - Tides roll in, we roll out Rock DE

Eddie Furious Records - Paw Prints Alternative/Alt. Rock TN, US Overall Impression: "Paw Prints" is a deeply poignant, emotionally resonant release from Eddie Furious Records. This alt-rock track captures the harrowing experience of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, as layered vocals are backed by snarling bass lines and intricate guitar riffs overtop a hard-hitting groove. Tenderly flowing lyrics contrast the heavy sound, blending the painful reality of loss with comfort and gratitude for the everlasting memories through heartbreaking metaphor and intense emotional narrative. Eddie Furious Records' "Paw Prints" should appeal to any and all alternative rock fans, particularly those who have experienced the loss of a pet. Look for it now, available as a single on all major music platforms. Strongest Point(s): Solid production and mix. Great songwriting topic, emotionally charged yet often overlooked. Nice alt rock sound and a killer tr...

Angel Sayani - Canvas of Summer Pop NY, US For Fans Of: Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Ava Max, Rita Ora, Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding, Miley Cyrus, Kim Petras, Gwen Stefani, Hailee Steinfeld, Madison Beer, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Charli XCX 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 #Summer #Pop #PopHits #TopHits

Tres Viejos Caliente - Fiesta Jazz VT, US Overall Impression: Vermont's Tres Viejos Caliente blend laidback 12-bar blues with 1960's-era surf guitars and vintage organ, on their release of "Fiesta." This instrumental track transcends time and space with a stellar hybrid surf/rockabilly sound featuring staccato, reverb-drenched guitars alongside a loping bass line and shuffling drumbeats, colored by soulful organ riffs, enthusiastic vocal shouts, and even an unexpected kazoo solo. The retro sound of Tres Viejos Caliente's "Fiesta" should appeal to fans of early rock'n'roll, as well as blues and surf rock enthusiasts. Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. Good clarity and tonal balance, as well as use of stereo width. Fantastic composition working within the parameters of a twelve bar blues, great "surf rock meets rockabilly" fusion sound. Plenty of variations and variety throughout, never feel...

LIL ICE - Summer On The Corner R&B IN, US For Fans Of: The-Dream, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Usher, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Trey Songz, Jazmine Sullivan, J. Cole, JID, Denzel Curry, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Vince Staples, Isaiah Rashad, Little Simz, IDK, Baby Keem, Nas 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 #Summer #RnB #RnBHits #TopHits

Euften - Nostalgia Dance Rock LT Overall Impression: There are songs that simply tell a story, and then there are songs that invite you to step inside one. "Nostalgia Dance" by Euften belongs firmly in the latter camp. Written as a farewell to the artist's mother following her passing last year, the track carries an emotional sincerity that never feels manufactured, instead unfolding like an open letter written with equal parts heartbreak, gratitude and hope. While rooted in the grand traditions of rock and power-metal balladry, "Nostalgia Dance" avoids becoming melodramatic by placing melody at the very centre of its identity. Every musical thread feels purposefully woven into the fabric of the songwriting, with soaring lead vocals intertwining effortlessly alongside tasteful guitar passages and sweeping backing vocal harmonies. Rather than competing for attention, these elements embrace one another, creating a majestic soundscape that mi...

Vanity Scott - East Side Boogie R&B TX, US For Fans Of: Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, UGK (Underground Kingz), Beyonce, Wacotron, UGK, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Trey Songz, Rae Sremmurd, GloRilla, Lay Bankz, Coco Jones, Maiya The Don, Pimp C, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, Latto, Wizkid, Mystikal, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Billie Eilish 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 #Summer #RnB #RnBHits #TopHits

theFrinj - Firefly Rock CA, US Overall Impression: Drawing inspiration from the golden age of late-'70s soft rock without ever becoming beholden to it, "If That Ain't Love" by theFrinj recalls the effortless sophistication of that era of rock while filtering those influences through a modern alternative lens. The result is a song that feels simultaneously nostalgic and refreshingly alive. With its strong melodies, dynamic arrangements, expressive performances, and genuine emotional connection, the track serves as a reminder that when craftsmanship takes precedence over excess, a song can feel both comfortingly familiar and completely its own. For listeners who appreciate the melodic richness of late-'70s rock infused with contemporary alternative sensibilities, theFrinj has delivered a track that is as inviting as it is enduring. Strongest Point(s): One of the track's greatest strengths lies in its superb sense of ebb and flow. Rat...

Peter Britto - City Lights Rock NY, US For Fans Of: Greta Van Fleet, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Boston, Aerosmith, Bad Company, Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Dirty Honey, The Black Crowes, Laura Cox, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sammy Hagar, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, Grand Funk Railroad 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 #Summer #Rock #RockHits #TopHits

Leenie's Library - Meant to Be Pop NY, US Overall Impression: There are songs that demand your attention through sheer scale, and then there are songs like "Meant To Be," composed by Gail C. Bluestone with lyrics by Eileen Bluestone Sherman and Gail C. Bluestone, which earn it through something far more enduring: presence. "Meant To Be" is a tender piano ballad that succeeds because it never reaches for emotional excess. Its beauty lies in its quiet confidence, its graceful restraint, and the extraordinary communication between piano and voice that allows every lyric to resonate with sincerity. Supported by tasteful brass textures, beautifully measured dynamics, and profoundly human performances, the song becomes more than a reflective piano ballad—it becomes an intimate conversation about growth, renewal, and the enduring possibility of becoming exactly who we are meant to be. Strongest Point(s): The arrangement embraces a beautiful...

Bayley Kennedy - Roller-Coaster R&B AZ, US For Fans Of: Monica, The-Dream, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Usher, Beyonce, Ashanti, Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Destiny's Child, Tamia, Toni Braxton, Mya, Xscape, Jagged Edge, Aaliyah, Kelly Rowland, Joe, Avant, 702, 112, Dru Hill, Faith Evans 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 #Summer #RnB #RnBHits #TopHits

Tyë B - Consumed (Alternate Mix) Jazz NJ, US Overall Impression: New Jersey-based artist Tye B serves up atmospheric chamber jazz with a side of tenderness, on her release of "Consumed (Alternate Mix)." This mesmerizing ballad blends gentle piano with layered strings and metallic percussion, all in support of Tye's delicate and vulnerable vocal performance. Her lyrics use grand celestial imagery to illustrate a boundless, obsessive love, set to haunting melodies and contemporary harmonic ideas laid out over two distinct contrasting movements. Spiritual and chamber jazz enthusiasts will enjoy the lush meditative sounds and compelling lyrical themes of Tye B's "Consumed (Alternate Mix), available now as a single on all major music streaming services. Strongest Point(s): Solid production, decent mix. Wonderful atmosphere and ambiance, incredibly dreamlike and ethereal. Excellent composition and arrangement, each section has its own chara...