The Hill, a Philadelphia based folk artist, follows up their 2025 LP Noble Station with a new single about a dog entitled “Catch.” The song is a tribute to the artist’s mixed breed dog that passed away last year. “I normally don’t like to direct the listener on the story behind my songs, but this one is in memoriam, so I think it may make sense here,” says Jon Kowit the singer/songwriter behind The Hill. The single follows his relationship with Valerie, a mixed breed basset hound and is the second song about dogs by Kowit. “Dogs impact our lives in so many ways, how can they not be written about?” asks Kowit. Kowit had been behind the scenes with Ascend Records and had never released his own music until The Hill’s debut album in 2024. The debut LP Get In Line and follow up, Noble Station have received radio play in North America and overseas. A following developed in places like South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. “It’s such a gratifying experience to see Shazam results coming from places like Johannesburg and Brisbane. To know the music has traveled thousands of miles to a cafe and someone wanting […]
Tracygirl Brings Soulful Vocals and Country Two-Step Grooves to ‘California in Ink’
Independent artist and songwriter Tracygirl announces her new album, California in Ink, arriving September 25, 2026 on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and SoundCloud. The six-track record opens with “Inglewood/Compton Flavor” and closes on “Bel Air Dreams,” moving through “Driving Down Sunset,” “Waves Wash Worries Away,” “Urban Shopping Home” and “Endless Blue Promises” in between. It’s a love letter to the state written from ground level, neighborhoods, coastlines, long drives and the small joys that make a place feel like yours. California in Ink continues the sound Tracygirl has built her name on, soulful vocals, a country two-step pulse and grooves that make you want to move in your own kitchen. There is no lead single: the album lands whole, all six songs at once. Every track is written, recorded and released independently, a deliberate choice that keeps the music entirely hers. The album follows Two-Stepping Paradise, which found its audience the same way: one listener at a time, through songs about everyday moments, love, loss, family and finding joy in the simple things. Tracygirl is an independent artist and songwriter creating music straight from the heart. Blending soul, country two-step and feel-good grooves, her […]
Editor’s Choice: Lunkai Li’s ‘Choose Love’ is a Powerful Anthem of Resilience
Chinese artist and producer Lunkai Li 李伦恺 returns with an inspiring and deeply personal new single, ‘Choose Love’, a heartfelt celebration of resilience, hope and the strength to keep moving forward. Known professionally as a full-time mixing engineer based in Beijing, China, Lunkai Li never planned to become a songwriter. That changed dramatically in 2021 after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer. During breaks in treatment, music became a way to process the experience and leave behind something meaningful, leading to the creation of original songs inspired by one of the most challenging periods of life. The journey began with ‘And We Start The Song’, written in 2021 and released in 2022. Created while confronting the fear of death, the song became a deeply emotional reflection that the artist has described as a personal farewell. Recovery brought a new perspective, inspiring ‘On Life’, written in 2024 and released in 2025 as a hopeful vision of what life could become after years of healing. Now, five years after surviving cancer, Lunkai Li marks a significant milestone with ‘Choose Love’. Rather than dwelling on hardship, the single embraces optimism, gratitude and perseverance. It is an uplifting anthem that celebrates personal victory while offering […]
Breaking Boundaries: Juliana Hale’s ‘Good on my Own’ Redefines Indie-Pop with Emotional Depth
Singer-songwriter Juliana Hale mesmerizes her fans with the release of her latest single, “Good on my Own.” The track showcases Hale’s vocal prowess, unparalleled lyricism, and is set to attract audiences worldwide. In “Good on my Own,” Hale weaves catchy lyrics like, “I’m good on my own like a shot of Patron” with an infectious beat and her emotive delivery. The song explores themes of heartbreak, self-love, and resilience. Hale says the song is “proclaiming that I am independent and want to focus on the things meant for me and the people that want to be in my life, rather than what is not and who chooses to leave.” Ultimately, “Good on my Own” is more than a song – it’s a declaration of independence and a reminder that everyone has the strength to rise above adversity. Inspired by both Fleetwood Mac and Mac Miller, Hale co-wrote the indie-pop song with producer Chris Liggio in New York. “Good on my Own” is one of their first songs together. Hale continues to push boundaries with “Good on my Own,” proving her sheer versatility as an artist. Hale says she hopes that this song, “inspires people to let go of the past […]