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REVIEW: Riconoflow - “Essential”
Brazilian-born, bilingual artist Riconoflow's latest single "Essential" is an energetic blend of club-ready beats that intersect mumble rap and R&B.
Crank It Team
Aug 26


Erica Whitney Writes About Holding On to a Love Long Gone in New Single “Priority”
In her new single, “Priority,” Erica Whitney explores what it feels like to remain attached to a relationship that may already be slipping away.
loganshenson
Aug 13


Chris Erasmus Gets Lost in Love on “Your Song”
There is a certain point in a relationship where thinking about someone stops being something you choose to do and just becomes part of your daily life. They’re the first person you want to talk to, the person you look for in a crowded room and the person who lives in your mind even when they’re not there. In his latest single, "Your Song," Chris Erasmus captures that feeling. Released on June 19, the song explores what it feels like to become completely consumed by another
loganshenson
Aug 12


Weezer Returns with Upcoming Self-Titled Gold Album
Few rock bands have had the staying power of Weezer. Thirty years on from its self-titled debut (aka The Blue Album), the band still evolves without losing the power-pop sound that helped define alternative rock in the ’90s. Now, with the upcoming self-titled album, which fans have already dubbed the Gold Album based on the artwork, Weezer is preparing to start another chapter. The record is set to be released on August 21. The ten-track album comes on the heels of the lead s
loganshenson
Aug 3


Hudson Westbrook’s Releases New Single “Hits Me”
Hudson Westbrook is an American country-music singer-songwriter from Stephenville, Texas, who went viral in 2024 with his debut single “Take it Slow.” After that, he continued to release music that resonated with his audience. Most recently, his new single "Hits Me" came out on July 10th. The song explores what it feels like for loneliness to hit you by surprise, even after it feels like you’ve moved on. Throughout his new single, Westbrook sings about what it's like to fail
loganshenson
Jul 14


Ella Langley's "Choosin Texas" Spends Twelve Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Ella Langley’s breakout single, “Choosin’ Texas,” has officially spent twelve consecutive weeks as the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. With this milestone, she joins some of history's greatest musicians as one of twenty-six total artists and one of only five female artists to have a song stay in the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve consecutive weeks. This achievement is just another highlight in what has already been a successful year for the country star. Ju
loganshenson
Jul 6


Model Citisin releases "Letters" on July 17th: An epic indie rock ballad
The most personal Model Citisin release to date. UNITED KINGDOM – June 25, 2026 - UK indie rock band Model Citisin return with their sixth single, "Letters," released on Friday, July 17, 2026, across all major streaming platforms, with a Spotify pre-release scheduled for July 10, 2026. An epic yet melancholic indie rock ballad. From the start, frontman Nick Swettenham originally began writing "Letters" as a reflection of modern consumption. As the song evolved, he found himse
Crank It Team
Jun 30


Eddy Mann’s “I Will Never Know the Desert Again” Is a Quiet Triumph of Faith and Songcraft
There’s a tendency in contemporary inspirational music to confuse volume with conviction. Bigger choruses, bigger productions, bigger declarations of faith. Somewhere along the line, subtlety became an endangered species. That’s one reason why Eddy Mann’s “I Will Never Know the Desert Again” stands out so effectively. It understands that the strongest messages often arrive in a whisper rather than a shout. The veteran singer-songwriter has spent years crafting music that exis
Crank It Team
Jun 19


DPB’s Undefeated: A Holy Rollercoaster Through Memory, Sweat, Salvation and Survival
There’s a moment somewhere deep inside DPB’s Undefeated where you realize this album is not trying to be cool. Not once. Not for a single blessed second. And that’s exactly why it works. Because cool is dead. Cool got algorithm’d into dust years ago. Undefeated doesn’t care about playlists curated by emotionally unavailable interns in Los Angeles. This record is alive in a completely different way — loud, earnest, overstuffed, sincere to the point of near-collapse. It’s a gos
Crank It Team
Jun 16


Lily Grace's "Talk" blends country with snappy pop music to create a unique soundscape
Lily Grace has shown her effortless charisma and charm throughout all of her projects. From songs like "Wingwoman" to "The Two of Us Met", Lily Grace radiates enthusiasm. Her effortless magnetism has built her a rock steady fanbase throughout the years. But with "Talk", she flips the script ever so slightly.
Mark Bisbecos
May 28
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