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Feature Spotlight

Pacificaze Captures Fleeting Beauty on “Short Life”: A Dreamy Indie Gem from Liverpool

Liverpool’s rising indie outfit Pacificaze unveiled a shimmering new single, “Short Life,” and it’s nothing short of a sonic daydream. Reco...

thisaktmusic 4 Jul, 2025

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Alex Cherney and The Brothers Nylon's “Pool Party” Album: A Disco-Drenched Summer Fantasy

With “Pool Party,” Storm King-based artist Alex Cherney and NYC-bred duo The Brothers Nylon deliver a 21-track sonic adventure that feels l...

thisaktmusic 4 Jul, 2025

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To1Swerve Marking a historic moment with the new single “Basement”

To1Swerve , a London-based artist, is entering a new era with "Basement", the first single off his forthcoming tape Shooting Star....

thisaktmusic 4 Jul, 2025

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Ian Rae Creates Another Emotional Soundscape with “No Time For Tears” Album

Prolific composer Ian Rae , hailing from Kenley, returns with a new full-length release: “No Time For Tears,” comprised of 10 songs of neocl...

thisaktmusic 2 Jul, 2025

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Richard Green Flips Monday Blues on Its Head with Funk‑Rock Jam “Happy Monday”

London multi‑instrumentalist Richard Green delivers a jolt of optimism on his instrumental single “Happy Monday.” Tracked between his home ...

thisaktmusic 1 Jul, 2025

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Saint Nick the Lesser Ignites Hope on Cathartic Folk-Punk Single “21 Minutes”

Out of Upland, California, singer-songwriter Saint Nick the Lesser completes his upcoming album Growing Up, Growing Out, with an unflinching...

thisaktmusic 1 Jul, 2025

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