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[LISTEN] pure xtc – “Mood Ring”

July 19, 2024The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Kansas City alt-pop artist, pure xtc, has returned with yet another spellbinding track to add to her killer resume. “Mood Ring” is a buzzy anthem reminiscent of the likes of PVRIS meets MUNA and will be accompanied by a short… Continue Reading →

New Music alt pop, alternative, dark pop, pure xtc

[LISTEN] Annie Scherer – “Aludra”

January 22, 2024The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Nashville dark-pop artist, Annie Scherer, first dazzled us last summer with her infectious track, “Doll.” Now the singer is back with new track, “Aludra,” and we are hooked! Dreamy as it is seductive, “Aludra” delves into giving a defunct romance… Continue Reading →

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[LISTEN] Annie Scherer – “Doll”

July 7, 2023The Daily Listening 2 Comments

Rising artist, Annie Scherer, has a treat for you all today, so get ready to fall in love with your new favorite artist! After placing 2nd in Nashville’s Music City Mayhem competition, Scherer is blazing a beautiful path forward with… Continue Reading →

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[LISTEN] pure xtc – “lighter”

May 25, 2023Tina Roumeliotis Leave a Comment

Alt-pop artist, pure xtc – the project of Baltimore-born musician Taylor Hughes – is back to dazzle us with her brand spankin’ new track, “lighter.” “lighter” sees pure xtc at her best yet. Taking a slightly different direction than the… Continue Reading →

New Music alt pop, alternative, dark pop, indie, pure xtc

[EXCLUSIVE] The New Division Breaks Down New LP, ‘Modern Life’

March 22, 2023The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

It’s crazy to think that it’s been three years since we were last graced with a release from The New Division. While frontman, John Kunkel, has experienced some life changes during that time – fatherhood being a very big one… Continue Reading →

Exclusives alternative, dark pop, electronic, synthpop, synthwave, The New Division

[WATCH] pure xtc – “shed my skin”

January 19, 2023The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Kansas City’s pure xtc – the project of artist Taylor Hughes – specializes in her own personal brand of brooding alt-pop that is too good to pass up on. Starting the year off right with a new music video for… Continue Reading →

New Music alt pop, alternative, dark pop, pure xtc

[EXCLUSIVE] pure xtc Peels Back Each Layer of New EP, ‘shed my skin’

November 21, 2022The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Kansas City-based brooding electro-pop artist, pure xtc, had an incredible year so it only makes sense to top the year off right by releasing her sophomore EP, shed my skin. The project of multi-instrumentalist Taylor Hughes, pure xtc delves into… Continue Reading →

Exclusives alternative, dark pop, pure xtc, Taylor Hughes

[LISTEN] Velavox – “Everybody’s Fool”

October 28, 2022Tina Roumeliotis Leave a Comment

Vancouver-based alternative duo, Velavox, are back with brand new single, “Everybody’s Fool,” and it’s definitely a keeper! Hard-hitting dark-pop that’s relatable as fuck should be their motto because this one is going to be added to so many playlists in… Continue Reading →

New Music alternative, dark pop, indie pop, pop, Velavox

[Daily Discovery] Cam M.

February 11, 2022The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

RIYL: Vaeda Black, Billie Eilish, Melanie Martinez Alt-pop songstress, Cam M., is sure to delight. The singer’s middle finger anthem, “Karma,” is a haunting take on a situation we’ve all encountered from time to time: haters and their gossip. After… Continue Reading →

Daily Discovery alt pop, Cam M., dark pop, pop

[EXCLUSIVE] pure xtc Breaks Down Debut EP, ‘Nobody’s Home’

November 16, 2021The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

When trying to illustrate the musical stylings of pure xtc, the description is all in the name. The project of EXNATIONS drummer, Taylor Hughes, pure xtc thrives on haunting soundscapes bathed in dark synths and a craving for belonging as… Continue Reading →

Exclusives alt pop, alternative, dark pop, EXNATIONS, indie pop, pure xtc, Taylor Hughes

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