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Marcus Smith Dives into Love and Art with Soulful New Single “Permeate”

Cleveland-based hip-hop artist Marcus Smith presents a wonderfully personal and art-driven single, “Permeate.” “Permeate” is a rare love so...

thisaktmusic 1 Jul, 2025

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Larry Karpenko Inspires with Broadway‑Tinged Anthem “Believe the Promise”

California composer‑producer Larry Karpenko delivers a soaring dose of faith and theatrical flair on his new single “Believe the Promise.” ...

thisaktmusic 30 Jun, 2025

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Allegra Lights Up the Charts with Empowering Anthem "Wildfire"

London-based pop star Allegra is back in a fiery way with her latest single, “Wildfire”, a dance-pop anthem that establishes her as one of ...

thisaktmusic 30 Jun, 2025

Blunt Blade’s Forgiveness: A Darkly Lush Progressive‑Rock Odyssey Album

Winona, Minnesota multi‑instrumentalist Blunt Blade pushes his sonic palette to cinematic heights on his second album, Forgiveness. Crafted ...

thisaktmusic 30 Jun, 2025

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$weetTruth$: TYT MYC THA GAME SPITTA’s Rawest Confession Yet

When Bessemer, Alabama native TYT MYC THA GAME SPITTA spits, he never sugar‑coats. His new single “$weetTruth$” turns honest self‑interroga...

thisaktmusic 30 Jun, 2025

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Jess Grant Skewers Spiritual Hucksters on Ripping New Single “Knight Mare on Yelm Street”

Seattle’s storied London Bridge Studio crackles again this time with the biting wit of Edmonds, WA, songwriter Jess Grant . Culled from his ...

thisaktmusic 28 Jun, 2025

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