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There are three no skip artists that brings their something different to the table. Why not check them out? If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up or have your say in the comments below.
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NICK RYAN – NEVER EVER
NICK RYAN is back with a heartfelt, nostalgic Y2K inspired feel that’s sure to have you thinking about a long lost lover, friend, or someone who left a lasting mark on your life. Ryan perfectly captures the feeling of confronting someone who betrayed you and walked away when you needed them most, with lines like: “You want back in / But where were you then? / The end was the end / I’ll tell you again, I’ll tell you again”
Ryan gets vulnerable about what it feels like to close your heart off for good, singing, “Never ever / Not gonna open up my heart / Never ever / Not gonna be torn apart,” and how that kind of hurt can change you permanently. That vulnerability shines through in his voice, giving the song an emotional weight that lingers long after the final note. Ryan perfectly delivered a song that feels instantly familiar, yet entirely his own.
‘Never Ever’ is out today for your pleasure.
HANDSHAKE IN SPACE – WAITING FOR YOU
Swedish electronic producer HANDSHAKE IN SPACE returns with single, ‘Waiting For You’, a must-have for the dancefloor!
Spanning 7 minutes and 1 second, ‘Waiting For You’ is an uplifting Melodic House / Progressive EDM journey. Driven by a 129 BPM rhythm in Key 8A (A Minor), the track pairs powerful, soulful lead vocals with lush synth progressions and driving basslines. It captures a transformative narrative—moving from reflective verses into explosive, emotional drops.
The monochrome triple-exposure artwork reflects the song’s message of resilience and mental health awareness, serving as an ode to finding light after dark periods.
“‘Waiting For You’ represents the transition out of prolonged isolation and mental struggle. It’s a testament to patience, presence, and the moment when the darkness finally begins to fade away.” – Stefan Halling (Handshake In Space).
Check it out below…
MARIAM DAVINA – CERTAINTY
MARIAM DAVINA returns with ‘Certainty,’ a soulful Christian R&B track about trusting God when we cannot see or understand what lies ahead. Inspired by Hebrews 11:1, the song is a reminder that our faith is rooted not in what we see, but in who Christ is. Through every season, Mariam encourages listeners to walk by faith and remain certain of God.
Mariam draws inspiration from artists including Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, Koryn Hawthorne and Ahjah Walls. Growing up leading worship and ministering in church shaped her distinctive sound, confident stage presence and powerful vocals.
Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists!
This mammoth lineup features a real mix bag of styles that’s bound to keep you entertained well into the weekend. There’s not much to say other than dive in and check out these promising artists! If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up in the comments below.
NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup is featured on Mondays or Fridays. If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
JULIE EDDY – ’74 NOVA
JULIE EDDY is back with ‘’74 Nova,’ a feel-good country anthem about loving your roots, chasing your dreams, and driving straight toward freedom. Inspired by her dad’s first car, a 1974 Nova, the song captures the push and pull between where you come from and where you’re headed.
The chorus is the heart of the song, perfectly capturing that feeling: “Roots holding me down but my heart strings pulled me harder / Driving me crazy to stay hell bent to get farther / Headed anywhere somewhere south of South Dakota / Foot on the gas, hand out the window of a ‘74 Nova.”
Eddy shares, “‘74 Nova’ was inspired by my dad’s love for old cars. His very first car was a ’74 Nova…He has always joked with me about writing a song about his Nova and my siblings, and I have always joked about who was eventually going to get the car passed on to them, so I wrote a hypothetical situation into this song that he gave the Nova to me, and I moved to Nashville with it to chase my dreams. All of the video and photo content for the song was shot with my dad’s Nova in my small town in South Dakota right down the road from where I grew up. This song makes me feel nostalgia, hope, and anticipation for what’s next, a deep appreciation for my roots, and has quickly become one of my favorite songs I’ve ever recorded.”
”74 Nova’ is out today across all leading music platforms.
RAMI – SAVE MYSELF
RAMI makes a striking introduction with a heartfelt song titled, ‘Save Myself’ that showcases both her emotional depth and undeniable vocal presence. Backed by a talented team that includes a Grammy winning songwriter and engineer, she is quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch in the pop space.
From the very first notes, Rami’s voice remains front and center, carrying the weight of the story as the song builds from quiet reflection into powerful, emotionally charged moments.
About the song, she explains, “From the beginning, I knew I wanted the song to be personal. I wanted to create a ballad about a very difficult period of my life — a time of loss, confusion, and feeling as though everything around me was falling apart. But I did not want the story to end in sadness. The most important part was what came afterward: finding my own strength, putting myself back together, and realizing that I had the power to save myself.”
That journey from feeling lost to reclaiming her own strength is woven throughout the song, coming to life in powerful lyrics like, “I was tired of waiting for someone / To come rescue me from what I’d done” and “All alone in a tower big and tall / But I was the prince here after all.”
With its powerful message, Rami proves she has something meaningful to say, and the voice to make you listen.’Save Myself’ is out today from all leading platforms.
MCMILLIN – I LOSE
MCMILLIN‘s ‘I LOSE’ turns overthinking into something visceral, capturing the exhausting cycle of second-guessing every possible outcome until there’s nowhere left to go. The song’s chorus puts that feeling into sharp focus: “Freezing up with every choice I have to choose / Fearing the future could be colder than the Ice I’ve fallen through.” That anxiety builds into the song’s defining realization: “It’s a mental game that imitates a twisted truth / Played 100 ways from every point of view / And in every case I lose.”
McMillin describes the track as “a heavy rock joint that underscores lyrics of inadequacy, defeat and self-doubt,” adding that its sound is built around “a darkness and light of angelic synths battling dark and aggressive guitars.” That contrast is central to ‘I LOSE,’ which moves from tightly wound tension into a crushing half-time breakdown before unexpectedly dissolving into a hazy, synth-driven passage. The result is a song that moves through pressure, collapse, and emotional exhaustion without offering an easy resolution.
‘I LOSE’ is out today across all leading music platforms.
CLARITY LIAO – LOSE
Emerging singer-songwriter CLARITY LIAO steps fully into her solo era with new single ‘Lose’, the focus single from her upcoming debut EP ‘Dear…,’, a seven-song collection of intimate musical letters exploring love, jealousy, rejection, loneliness and the complicated process of finally letting go.
‘Lose’ is an upbeat pop track that captures the emotional chaos of fearing that someone you love is falling for somebody else.
Born from Clarity’s heartache over a boy she deeply cared for, ‘Lose’ confronts the jealousy that emerged when another girl appeared to embody everything Clarity feared she wasn’t. What begins as projection and comparison gradually becomes something more accepting, as Clarity faces the possibility that the relationship she desperately wants may never exist.
Moving between indie pop, R&B, bedroom pop, contemporary singer-songwriter influences and modern doo-wop, ‘Lose’ adopts its own musical personality while remaining connected by Clarity’s candid storytelling.
Originally, she imagined the song as a sparse, Adele-inspired piano ballad, allowing its vulnerability to sit almost completely exposed. Once in the studio, however, the production took an unexpected turn. Upbeat drums and electric guitar transformed the track into something far more energetic, creating a playful contrast with lyrics filled with jealousy, insecurity and emotional turmoil.
“This song is one of my favorites,” Clarity explains. “It shows my jealousy and madness in a fun upbeat way. At first I was doubting the upbeat drums and electric guitar, aiming for a soft mellow vibe, but the more I stuck with the process, the more I understood what this letter was really trying to explain to the receiver.”
‘Lose’ is now available across all music platforms.
SAMSARA – SWORDFIGHT
London-based, Australian-born artist SAMSARA steps into a bold new chapter with ‘Swordfight’, a brooding yet exhilarating new EP that sees the 22-year-old fully embracing the artist she has become. Raised in Hong Kong and now based in London, Samsara has developed a singular approach to contemporary pop, using emotionally charged songwriting, maximalist electronic production and a theatrical visual identity to explore themes of identity, sexuality, transformation, vulnerability and power.
Across ‘Swordfight’, Samsara turns deeply personal experiences into something immediate, danceable and unapologetically pop. The EP exists firmly within her own electronic-pop universe, balancing moments of emotional exposure with the confidence and theatricality that have become central to her artistic identity. Rather than presenting a polished version of her story, Samsara allows the contradictions to remain, vulnerability can sit alongside bravado, while difficult experiences become fuel for something celebratory and empowering.
Focus track ‘Stab ’n Smile’ captures that tension particularly well. A euphoric rush of synth-driven electro-pop, the track pairs propulsive production with lyrics that cut considerably deeper than its infectious surface suggests. There is a familiar immediacy to its melodic synth work, while Samsara’s commanding vocal delivery gives the track its own unmistakable character. It is pop built for movement, but with something much more personal at its core.Check out ‘Swordfight’ below…
WORMOGENIC – 16
Emerging alt-pop artist WORMOGENIC continues to build serious momentum with ‘16’, a shimmering dream-pop rush that further establishes her as one of the genre’s most distinctive new voices. Blending glossy synth textures with gritty electronics, driving bass and an instinctive pop sensibility, the Florida-raised artist delivers a track that is as emotionally candid as it is immediately infectious.
Raised on Florida’s coast, Wormogenic draws on the turbulence and contradictions of adolescence to shape a sound that sits at the intersection of retro-inspired pop, grunge-edged alternative and contemporary dream pop. Her music embraces the colourful, camp and unapologetically expressive side of modern alternative pop, pairing sharp songwriting with a willingness to explore the less polished realities of growing up.
On ‘16’, that approach comes into particularly sharp focus. Written from a place of isolation and emotional uncertainty, the track examines self-sabotage, anxiety and the uneasy feeling that happiness can disappear just as quickly as it arrives. Wormogenic turns those themes into an anthemic, hook-driven statement, with a darker synth edge recalling the atmospheric pulse of New Order adding further depth to the track’s otherwise luminous production.
“I wrote 16 after a bad birthday where I felt isolated and lonely,” Wormogenic explains. “16 is the thesis statement of the EP. It’s synth inspired by Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro’s production work. It’s about coping with growing up and it’s the song I’m most proud of on the EP.”
Built around gritty guitars and bass, expansive synths and a striking central chorus, ‘16’ demonstrates an artist already displaying an unusually assured understanding of songwriting and sonic identity. Despite being only her third single, Wormogenic continues to expand her musical world at a rapid pace, suggesting an artist with ambitions that extend well beyond the emerging alternative scene.
The single arrives ahead of her forthcoming debut EP, ‘Bandaids’, where Wormogenic will continue exploring the emotional contradictions of teenage life.
ANTHONY CHURCH – STARING (FT. CHESTER WATSON)
Northeast Ohio producer ANTHONY CHURCH connects with the distinct style and voice of Chester Watson to deliver ‘Staring’, the lead single to his upcoming compilation album ‘Grateful Is An Understatement’.
Delving into the realms of astral projection, this cut sees Watson weaving intricate lyrics over a Jazzy Hip-Hop melody that soars past the cosmos.The track’s energy is captured in full force with its accompanying visual piece animated and directed by Sigmund Washington.
BE KREATIVE continues his impressive run through 2026 with album, ‘Front Porch Revaluations’, showcasing a stunning fusion of soulful country music and hip-hop across ten reflective tracks. Why not check it out below…
Welcome to another country (with a tinge of R&B) edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe.
If you’re a regular visitor to the roundup, you’ll no doubt recognise some familiar faces—true trailblazers who continue to make their mark on the Country music scene—alongside a new artist joining the lineup for the first time.
So, whether you’re here to reconnect with some familiar favourites or discover your next musical obsession, there’s plenty to get excited about.If you like what you hear, comment below!
If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
PAUL MINNICH – LAWN CHAIR LIVIN’
‘Lawn Chair Livin’’ is a nostalgic, country-rock celebration of the people, places, and traditions that bring us back to who we are. Minnich paints the picture from the opening verse: “It’s tailgates and dogs on grills / It’s campfire stories that scare and thrill / It’s small town fairs and their parades / That help to end our week-long charades.”
The song’s message becomes even more personal as Minnich sings, “It brings us back to who we are / And where we come from no matter how far / Life has a way of pulling us away / So grab your chair, plant yourself and stay.”
Then comes the big, easygoing chorus: “Here’s to a life, a life worth livin’ / Load up the truck, get it stuck in the weekend / If you try to find me I’ll be outside and in / My front row to life, lawn chair livin’.”
With its rock edge, catchy hook, and unmistakable small-town charm, ‘Lawn Chair Livin’’ captures the feeling of a backyard cookout, a weekend by the dirt track, or an evening spent with friends and family. At its heart, it’s a reminder to slow down, pull up a chair, and appreciate the life happening right in front of you.
‘Lawn Chair Livin’’ is out today across all leading streaming platforms.
SLAY RACHÉ – YOU MAKE ME WANNA DANCE
Independent pop and R&B artist SLAY RACHÉ enters her most ambitious chapter yet with ‘ You Make Me Wanna Dance,’ a vibrant new single out today. Blending the infectious energy of 80s pop and dance with a contemporary sense of swagger, the track captures Raché’s instinct for instantly memorable songwriting while offering another glimpse into her forthcoming self-titled debut album ‘Slay’ due in Fall 2026.
Produced at Milkboy Studio in Philadelphia, ‘You Make Me Wanna Dance’ draws directly from Raché’s long-standing admiration for Michael Jackson and the golden era of pop and dance music. The inspiration came after she and her fiancé attended the Michael Jackson musical in New York City on Valentine’s Day, an experience that sparked the idea behind the song. What followed is a polished, high-energy pop record built around movement, attraction and the unmistakable feeling of being completely swept up in the moment.
‘You Make Me Wanna Dance’ is out today via all leafing music platforms. Why not check it out below…
BRI FLETCHER – SALTED WATER (MUSIC VIDEO)
BRI FLETCHER returns with new video for latest single, Salt Water,’ an R&B leaning anthem that cleverly uses the healing properties of salt water as a remedy for heartbreak. While the production embraces a smoother, more soulful sound, Fletcher’s signature storytelling remains at the heart of the track, blending emotional honesty with undeniable vulnerability.
The video reflects the song’s message that sometimes the first step toward moving on isn’t pretending you’re okay, it’s allowing yourself to feel everything. Fletcher transforms tears into a symbol of hope: “Thought I’d never be the one to cry online / But WebMD just said I’ll be alright”
‘Salt Water’ marks another step in Fletcher’s evolving artistry, pairing contemporary R&B influences with the heartfelt lyricism that first established her as a country songwriter. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from hiding your emotions, sometimes it comes from embracing them.
With “Salt Water,” Bri Fletcher continues to carve out a lane entirely her own, proving that authentic storytelling can transcend genre while resonating with anyone who’s ever cried, healed, and found strength on the other side of a heartbreak. Watch the video below…
HOPE DOUDS – COASTAL COWGIRLS
HOPE DOUDS‘ latest single, ‘Coastal Cowgirls’ is a bright, carefree country anthem made for the girls chasing sunshine, salty air, and a little summertime escape.Blending Hope’s Southern roots with the carefree energy of the coast, the song captures that feeling of leaving your worries behind and trading the everyday for turquoise water, warm nights, and a little wild cowgirl spirit.
Hope brings that energy to life with playful lines like, “Rope them all in like a wild horse out on the beach / Want all the turquoise vibes ’gainst the sparkling Atlantic sea / All the coastal cowgirls / Come, follow me.” The song paints an instantly vivid picture of beach days, sparkling water, sun-kissed skin, drinks by the shore, and a whole lot of yee-haw energy.
At its heart, ‘Coastal Cowgirls’ is an invitation to embrace the carefree side of country living. It’s for the girls who can bring their country roots anywhere, trade their ball caps for a beachside state of mind, and turn a simple summer getaway into an adventure. With its playful attitude and feel-good spirit, the song arrives as a natural fit for summer playlists and the final stretch of the season.
‘Coastal Cowgirls’ is out now across various music platforms. Check it out below…
MADDIE LENHART – WHY IN THE WORLD
MADDIE LENHART returns with her most compelling release to date with single, ‘Why in the World’.
Produced by Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne) and co-written by Maddie with Jay Knowles (Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson) and Jen Stegall (Carter Faith), “Why in the World” is a cinematic country heartbreak song that turns grief into a search for meaning after losing the person you thought you’d spend forever with. Baritone guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, and layered harmonies meet polished, modern production, creating a sweeping record that bridges classic country storytelling with a fresh, contemporary edge.
The hook of the song lies in its escalating questions— starting with universal truths and spiraling into emotional collapse: “Summers are hot / Winter is cold / We spin on an axis / And gravity holds us down to the ground / So we can’t fly / Why? / Why do fish breathe water? / But we breathe the air? / Why do numbers add up, / But life isn’t fair? / Somebody put the word good / In goodbye / Why?”
From there, it turns inward, landing on the chorus: “There’s so many questions / That I’ve just accepted / I’ll never have answers to / But I still get stuck / On the ones about us / Why was the one thing I wanted the most the one thing I had to lose / Why is the hardest why in the world… you?”
‘Why in the World’ is the third release from her debut EP. Why not check it out below…
YINKA WILLIAMS – WE CAN’T START IT AGAIN
UK singer-songwriter YINKA WILLIAMS continues to establish herself as a compelling new voice in contemporary soul and R&B with her latest single, ‘We Can’t Start It Again’. Blending soulful storytelling with warm, contemporary production and subtle country-pop influences, the track marks a deeply personal new chapter for an artist whose music is rooted in honesty, emotional connection and self-discovery.
Built around the universal experience of closing a chapter and finding the strength to move forward, ‘We Can’t Start It Again’ is a quietly empowering reflection on resilience and knowing your worth. Yinka’s soulful delivery brings warmth and vulnerability to the track, with an expressive vocal style that recalls the timeless melodic sensibilities of 2000s R&B while maintaining a distinctly contemporary edge.
‘We Can’t Start It Again’ is out now across various music platforms. Listen below…
Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists from around the globe. In the lineup, there are two exceptional Country Music artists that are worth your time! If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up or say who’s your new favorite below in the comment section.
If you are a indie or an unsigned artist and would like your music featured on the list, send your music links and a short info about the release to submit@newleasemusic.com, with NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP in the subject line.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!
SARAH HARDWIG – BREAKING AWAY
Fresh off a breathtaking America’s Got Talent Season 21 audition that earned four enthusiastic yes votes and a standing ovation from the judges, Nashville country singer-songwriter SARAH HARDWIG is stepping into a powerful new chapter with ‘Breaking Away,’ a fiery country-rock anthem about taking control of your future, embracing who you are, and finding the courage to forge your own path.
Hardwig introduced herself to millions of viewers with an emotional performance of Lainey Wilson’s ‘Heart Like a Truck,’ earning widespread praise from all four judges. Howie Mandel called her performance “beautiful and heartwarming” and described Sarah as “the epitome of resilience.” Mel B praised her vocal control, while Sofia Vergara told Sarah, “I wouldn’t change a thing,” adding that everyone was going to fall in love with her. Simon Cowell called the audition “really, really good” and told her she has a “natural gift.” All four judges ultimately voted yes, sending Hardwig through to the next round.
‘Breaking Away’ is out today across all music streaming platforms. Why not check it out below…
SAM PAIGE – I AM SAM
With her debut full length album, ‘I Am Sam’, SAM PAIGE delivers her most personal and fully realized work to date. Across nine tracks, Paige invites listeners into the complexities of her inner world, blending the heart of country storytelling with modern pop sensibilities and unfiltered honesty. Rather than offering polished perfection, ‘I Am Sam’ embraces vulnerability, creating a body of work that feels as relatable as it is fearless.
At the heart of the album is the standout track ‘Anxiety,’ a deeply candid exploration of invisible battles and the disconnect between outward appearances and internal struggles. Paige’s vocal performance captures the weight of those experiences with striking clarity, while track “My Tattoos” explores the duality of confidence and insecurity, reflecting on self-expression, identity, and the nonlinear process of healing.
‘I Am Sam’ is out today across various music platforms. Why not check out the video for ‘Anxiety’ below…
Welcome to August’s first edition of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists!
Once again, music was carefully selected across the genre spectrum for your pleasure! If you like what you hear, give it a thumbs-up and share your thoughts in the comment section below – your support means a lot to these rising talents!
JULIE EDDY – WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?
JULIE EDDY returns with ‘Where Does The Time Go’, an intimate country ballad that celebrates the quiet moments that define lasting love. Built around heartfelt storytelling, warm, understated production, and an unforgettable chorus, the song reflects on how life’s seemingly ordinary days become the memories that shape a lifetime.
Eddy shares,“‘Where Does The Time Go?’ explores the kind of moments that seem small and mundane at the time but end up making up the majority of your life spent together. “A continuation of the storyline from ‘BPM’ on my previous album Playing House, this song doubles down on the fact that a slow, peaceful love will stand the test of time over the one that feels like a head rush.”
‘Where Does The Time Go’ is out today across all streaming platforms. Listen below…
THBENJ – COUNT TO TEN
After stepping away from social media, THBENJ used the resulting silence to reconnect with himself—channeling that stillness directly into ‘Count to ten.’ Grounded solely on a raw vocal performance and an electric guitar, the song is a direct antidote to our relentless hustle culture and the daily distractions of modern life. It’s an intimate invitation to take a breath, drop your shoulders, and tune out a money-driven world on your own terms.
In an era of constant noise, Thbenj deliberately resists overstimulating the listener— Leaning into space, dynamic restraint, and pure honesty over wall-of-sound production. Anchored by a refusal to “grow old into bitterness, ‘Count to ten’ is a quiet, fearless rebellion-showing that the best way forward isn’t running faster, but standing still, taking a moment to take a breath.
‘Count to ten’ is out today across all streaming platforms. Why not listen below…
BULLET BRAK X MIKE MARTINEZ – SO CLOSE YET SO FAR
After months of work, ‘So Close Yet So Far’ — the new collaborative EP from BULLET BRAK & MIKE MARTINEZ — is officially out now.
Six tracks. No filler. Just real-life stories, road-tested bars, and boom-bap production built for hip-hop heads. Check it out below…
