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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Recommended Tracks: “Love Addict,” “Jesus Is My Lover,” “Room 309”Artists You Might Like: Christina Martin, Sandy Bailey, Nora Jane StruthersHailed by Saving Country Music as “a songwriter for the broken” who sings about topics that “most other songwriters don’t have the guts to broach,” Caitlin Cannon helps others feel seen in her music. She can touch on subjects like loss and addiction with grace, even incorporating some humor and wit when appropriate.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
We are in an age where dreamy synth-pop can do wonders. Anyone who listens to The 1975 or LANY will totally understand, as these bands have built escapist worlds with this style. They can make fans cry with a lush, synth-driven melody or dance with a vibrant guitar rhythm. They can also inspire other musicians like Four Nights to make their own songs.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
With his emo-tinged lyrics, expressive vocals, and country-rock sound, Sam Varga delivers music that can span genres just as much as it can accompany different moments in time. He provides a diverse soundtrack that can cater to anyone’s needs, which he proved with his 2024 debut album, Shadow Work. From the witty to the self-deprecating, the stories told within each song are very real, and the music that backs them ranges from sweet to savory.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Last year, Double Platinum singer-songwriter Paul Russell released his debut EP, again sometime? The project was a mix of old favorites, like “Lil Boo Thang” and “Say Cheese,” and new jams like “Slippin’,” all expertly crafted to better tell Paul’s story. At the time, he mentioned that the EP was the first in a series of stories that he planned to share, with this collection focusing on love.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Hear ye, hear ye—Royals have returned!After nearly two years away, the Southampton pop-punk band is back and better than ever. Since forming in 2019, Royals have been delivering non-stop. Their high-energy pop-punk anthems have brought in over 1M streams to date, has placed them on major Spotify playlists like ‘Pop Punk’s Not Dead,’ and has brought in steady support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and idobi Radio.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
In 2021, Madisyn Gifford released her debut EP, Learning to Exist. As implied by its title, the project consisted of introspective, coming-of-age songs that touched on Madisyn’s doubts and imperfections, which presented her as an artist who can be expressive, vulnerable, and relatable. Since then, she has continued to openly share her story through albums such as 2022’s I hate ur guts and 2023’s Sleeping on the Ceiling.
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2 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
If you are looking for a new artist to vibe with this summer, you might want to check out Hurri Haran. The Trinidadian-American rapper-singer is quickly cementing himself as one of Brooklyn’s most exciting new voices, perfectly mixing sun-soaked melodies with Afro-pop beats. It all began in 2023 when he released “Beyonce,” which was obviously destined to do well since its title implies greatness.
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2 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Even though music was a topic that was taboo for her growing up, PHILDEL did not let that stop her from pursuing a career as an artist. Just over ten years ago, PHILDEL told her story on her debut album, The Disappearance of the Girl, which focused on her journey through that tough time in her life. Her intense musical talent on the album generated a lot of buzz and made her someone to not only look out for but to also admire.
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3 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
For fans of: coming-of-age stories, music biographies, mid-2000s cultureIf you grew up in the early 2000s, then you have probably heard the songs “Leave (Get Out)” or “Too Little Too Late” at some point in your life. I distinctly remember hearing them on the car radio on the way to school, coming home from school… Anyway, while the subject matter was a little too adult for me at the time, the melodies, the choruses, and the vocals always caught my attention. Who was behind these pop-R&B jams?
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3 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
In 2009, Canadian artist Alex Runions released his self-titled debut album, introducing his country-pop sound to the world. From there, he went on to be deemed “The Next Big Thing” by Big Dog 92.7 and Astral Media in 2013, ahead of the release of Canadian country radio-charting singles like “Passenger Seat” and “Little Bit of Sunshine.” He also played some of the biggest venues in the country, from the Big Valley Jamboree and the Grey Cup to the stage at the CCMA Awards Week Songwriters’ Series.
