“I Know I Don’t Know” by Mr.Wizard
If you’ve felt nostalgic for 90’s alternative rock, Mr.Wizard is the band you didn’t know you needed. The Pittsburgh-based group released their new 5 track EP I Know I Don’t Know on July 29 and it is nothing shy of the alternative, Nirvana-esque sound we’re missing from today’s rock genre. The album begins with “I […]
“I Wish” by Sarantos
Sarantos is a unique personality in the current music scene. He commits to releasing a new song and lyric video every single month, and he’s also a prolific writer and radio host among many other endeavors. If you think this would make his work come off as sounding low-production or rushed, you’re wrong. Sarantos’s latest […]
Review & Interview: “Dopey’s Song” by The Jonah Medal
The Jonah Medal released “Dopey’s Song” on July 3, 2022. The song has everything you want in a ballad–story, drama, beautiful instrumentals, and soothing vocals. Expanding on a beloved fairy tale, “Dopey’s Song” tells the story of one small man who fell in love with an unexpected guest. Maybe there was more to life than […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘All 4 Nothing’ by Lauv
The light, the darkness, the spark, and the ugliness — everything that makes up life becomes the stardust that pieces Lauv’s second full-length album All 4 Nothing together. Just like pain and happiness are merely two sides of a coin, success and emptiness came hand in hand and haunted the artist. After a period of […]
Review & Interview: “Flawless” by Jordan Jones
Jordan Jones dropped his latest single, “Flawless”, on June 10, 2022 and we may be a little obsessed. With catchy beats and smooth, playful vocals, it’s easy to fall a little in love with this track. “Flawless” is truly a testament to Jones’ talent. The song opens with a minimal instrumental flow, letting the singer’s […]
“Tragic Optimism” by Steve Nicosia
Toronto, Ontario, Canada based independent artist Steve Nicosia released his track “Tragic Optimism” on December 17th, 2021, but it still caught our eye here at Rising Artists all these months later.
“Sweater” by Kevian Kraemer
“Sweater” by Asbury Park, New Jersey based dream pop artist Kevian Kraemer mixes together bedroom beats and lo-fi elements with surfy guitar to create a beachy, summery sound fitting for its July 1st release.
Review & Interview: “seaside” by Joey Capo
Joey Capo released “seaside” on June 24, 2022. The song is the second off his latest EP, ‘emocean’ and is three and a half minutes of calm vibes and catchy beats. “Seaside” was written, recorded, produced, and engineered by Capo himself. The most popular off his seven-track album, “seaside” has over 7,500 plays on Spotify. […]
Review & Interview: “Company” by Gen
Canadian artist Gen released her song “Company” almost a month ago on June 16, 2022 and we’re still obsessed. The singer’s voice just washes over you as the percussion taps in the background. It starts with a crush. “Do you think it shows the way that I blush when I look at you?” Gen sings […]
“Red-Handed” by Pisceze
Toronto-based and genre-bending neo-soul/r&b artist Pisceze released the chill, catchy, and relatable track “Red Handed” on May 27th, 2022.