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OUT TODAY: Paul Minnich Finds Meaning in Life’s Imperfections on ‘Pretty Damn Proud’ LP

There’s something refreshing about an artist who doesn’t feel the need to make life look bigger, better, or more glamorous than it is. For PAUL MINNICH, known as “The Lawn Chair Poet,” the stories worth telling are found in everyday relationships, old memories, personal struggles, and the moments that remind us what truly matters. ‘On Pretty Damn Proud’, the country singer-songwriter embraces these experiences with a blend of heartfelt honesty, humor, and rock-infused country storytelling.

The title track establishes the album’s central message of self-acceptance and independence. “You can’t keep holding me down / Cause if you can’t tell by now / I’m pretty damn proud,” Minnich sings, expressing confidence rooted not in perfection but in embracing the experiences that shaped him. It’s an attitude that carries into ‘Lawn Chair Livin”, where time spent with friends and family becomes a reminder that happiness doesn’t always require chasing something bigger. Sometimes, simply slowing down is enough.

Relationships provide another emotional anchor. ‘Home-Built Mess’ explores how the excitement of new romance develops into a lasting partnership, sustained by shared experiences, humor, and commitment. Meanwhile, ‘Your Clown,’ inspired by a close friend’s approach to love, celebrates the importance of laughter and the freedom to be imperfect around someone who knows you best. Together, the songs present love as something built through everyday moments rather than grand gestures.

Elsewhere, ‘Memory Lane’ reflects on the experiences that continue to shape us, while ‘Rolling Stone’ captures how meeting the right person can change everything. On ‘In The Sand,’ Minnich trades daily pressures for the freedom of the shoreline, delivering a rock-tinged escape anthem that celebrates the need to step back and breathe. ‘American Valor’ brings a more solemn perspective, honoring military service members and veterans through a song informed partly by Minnich’s experience watching his older brother serve.

Following a breakout 2025 marked by editorial recognition and support from Apple Music, the Academy of Country Music, and Holler Country, Minnich brings these different perspectives together on ‘Pretty Damn Proud’.

Ultimately, the album’s appeal lies in its appreciation of life as it really is: messy, funny, complicated, and meaningful. Rather than chasing perfection, Minnich finds value in lasting relationships, personal memories, and the people whose sacrifices deserve recognition. ‘Pretty Damn Proud’ is a grounded, relatable statement from an artist who understands that life’s most meaningful stories are often found in its simplest moments. ‘Pretty Damn Proud’ is out today (23rd October) on all leading streaming platforms.

Why not check it out below…

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New Lease Music’s New Music Roundup – 16/10/26

Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists!

This lineup brings together three amazing female artists who are well worth a listen, so why not check them out? If you like what you hear, give them a thumbs-up and let us know what you think 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.

Please note: there is a small submission fee for artists whose music is selected for the roundup. Selection is based on the music, not payment, and the fee helps cover the running costs of the website and the production of the feature.

Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!

BRI FLETCHER – NEW HER (EP)

Nashville-based country artist BRI FLETCHER returns to NLM roundup with six-track EP, ‘New Her’, a project about two years of personal growth, changing relationships, and self-discovery.

Throughout 2025 and 2026, Fletcher has continued building on her country roots while incorporating R&B and pop influences. ‘New’ Her brings together her singles ‘what the hell?,’ ‘Rocket Science,’ ‘Detox,’ ‘Help Myself,’ and the title track, alongside ‘Now You Know Better,’ to tell a cohesive story about finding direction, navigating relationships, and learning to give herself grace.

“I wanted to create New Her because this EP tells a story of growth in so many different ways. The last two years of my life have been filled with so much change, revelation, and self-discovery. I wanted to create a project that felt just as dramatic, emotional, and transformative as those experiences.” – Bri Fletcher.

‘New Her’ EP is out today. Listen below…

LAUREN ANDERSON – A RIDGLAN BEAGLER

LAUREN ANDERSON is not shying away from standing her ground. Written from the perspective of a Beagle, ‘Ridglan Beagle’ tells the story of life on Ridglan Farms, a breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that has experimented on Beagles. Anderson uses the song to shine a light on the animals’ suffering while combining two of her greatest passions: music and animal advocacy.

​“I feel it in my bones when I hear about animal cruelty. So when I heard about the Ridglan Farms beagles, I couldn’t help but get involved in any way I could. I wanted to write a song to help spread the word about everything: the continued pain we’re causing animals that needs to be stopped, the kind people who released the beagles who are now in jail for it, and the thousands of beagles that are now given a 2nd chance in life! Let’s spread the word and end animal testing!”

​Bringing her signature bluesy sound to a deeply personal subject, Anderson turns ‘Ridglan Beagle’ into more than a song. It’s a call for awareness, compassion, change, and giving a voice to animals that cannot speak for themselves.

‘Ridglan Beagle’ is out today. Why not listen below…

P.PEEVA – SOMADAYLESS

‘SOMADAYLESS’ is P.PEEVA‘s debut R&B/Soul single, released on 11 August 2026. Its title comes from “so many days less” and captures the choice to stop postponing what matters. The Bulgarian writer, creator and songwriter wrote the lyrics and developed the concept and creative direction, using AI tools in the production and vocals. Listen to ‘SOMADAYLESS’ below…



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Dexter Moore Returns WithNew single ‘Light Touch’

Following the release of 2025 single, ‘Feel The Rhythm’ which was supported by Mi-Soul, Solar Radio and named Track of the Week by Universal Soul Radio, keyboardist DEXTER MOORE returns to the spotlight with new single, ‘Light Touch’.

A stunning instrumental, ‘Light Touch’ strikes the perfect sensual balance between jazz and Latin, blending live percussion and soaring melodies with a soulful piano performance by Moore himself. ‘Light Touch’ is out now on all major music platforms.

Dexter Moore’s music career stretches back to the early nineties, as part of the Grammy award-winning gospel group, The Gabriel Hardeman Delegation. The Philadelphia native went on to co-found a jazz group called D-For, recording three albums to date.

After two decades with D-For, Dexter Moore decided to step into the spotlight as a solo jazz instrumental artist, releasing two albums and nine singles that have accumulated over 1.8 million streams across various platforms so far.

His 2022 single ‘Daydreaming’ received firm support from various jazz, soul and even pop stations across the globe. The feel-good jazz instrumental was often used as background music for many radio stations’ weather and travel bulletins! It also spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on CHBN Radio’s Playlist Chart in the UK and reached No. 14 on the station’s Top 20 Songs of 2023.

Throughout his career, Dexter Moore has had the privilege of playing alongside some of the heavyweights in Gospel and secular music, including Yolanda Adams, Bebe Winans, CeCe Winans, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Miles Jaye and the late Teddy Pendergrass.

His skills as a producer have also not gone unnoticed. In 2016, Dexter Moore received the Best Producer award at the Prayze Factor Awards alongside his business partner, Michael Upshaw. Through their venture, 1 Vision Music Productions, the pair produced a gospel track for a children’s group.

As a passionate, all-round musician, Dexter Moore believes that music is a universal language that heals and unifies people from different walks of life. This belief shines through in ‘Light Touch’ – a composition that brings different musical styles together in harmony to soothe, inspire and uplift the soul.

‘Light Touch’ is available now across all major music platforms. Listen below…

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MaryAiAnne & Me Addresses Loneliness From Domestic Abuse With, ‘You Weren’t There’

MARYAIANNE & ME shares her most personal work to date – ‘You Weren’t There’ – a touching country ballad, addressing the isolation felt from the effects of domestic abuse.

This was once MaryAiAnne & Me’s reality. With nowhere to go, ‘You Weren’t There’ reflects her anger as the world around her carries on carelessly, with no one there to offer the much-needed helping hand or provide a place of love and security.

The heart-tugging lyrics of the single have resonated with many souls: upon its release, ‘You Weren’t There’ has quickly generated 1,000 views on YouTube.

‘You Weren’t There’ is now available across all leading music platforms.

MaryAiAnne & Me is the brainchild of Welsh singer-songwriter Maryanne Dugan, whose passion for music and songwriting began at just five years old.

That early passion gained momentum throughout her formative years. Maryanne often took leading singing and acting roles during her primary school years and became a member of her local choir, where she learned to play several instruments and regularly performed in pantomimes. As a teenager, she began writing deeply personal poetry and stories, eventually going on to study Creative Writing at degree level.

However, her creative journey was interrupted following a traumatic experience. In the aftermath, Maryanne became increasingly reclusive but continued to write songs, eventually finding a new creative outlet through SUNO (AI). The technology became a creative partner, helping her bring her lyrics to life and capture the emotions behind her songwriting.

Gradually finding her way back into the world, Maryanne began volunteering for a local charity in Kingston upon Thames, where she now lives. It was there that she met John Hewlett, who was struck by her storytelling and subsequently became her manager.

Hewlett brings decades of experience in the music industry, dating back to the 1960s. During his career, he collaborated with iconic acts including The Beatles, T. Rex and Sparks, while also managing artists including McGuinness Flint, Gallagher & Lyle, Sparks and The Incredible Shrinking Dickies. He also produced The Incredible Shrinking Dickies’ eponymous album.

With John’s support, Maryanne began sharing her songs with the world. Encouraged by the positive response, she decided to reveal her identity and step into the spotlight as an artist, marking a new chapter in her creative journey.

Maryanne continues to use music and songwriting as a way of working through her traumatic experience, with the hope that her storytelling can resonate with and support others facing similar challenges.

As part of her ongoing journey to manage depression and anxiety, Maryanne is currently taking singing lessons to fine-tune her vocals, with plans to eventually perform her music in front of a live audience.

‘You Weren’t There’ is out now across all leading music platforms.Why not listen below…

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New Lease Music’s New Music Roundup – 25/09/26

Welcome to NEW LEASE MUSIC’s New Music Roundup, your weekly snapshot of great music from indie and unsigned artists!

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.

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.

Please note: there is a small submission fee for artists whose music is selected for the roundup. Selection is based on the music, not payment, and the fee helps cover the running costs of the website and the production of the feature.

Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the music!

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.

‘Certainty’ is now out for your pleasure

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