Kate Prascher - Dude Cervantes & The Panchos - Barbarossa Beat - Motorcycle - Overtracked

Photo - Sander Randall

Kate Prascher - Thousand A Million.

Kate Prascher has released 'Thousand A Million' the second single from her highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Sunday Afternoon,’ out August 28 on First City Artists (Alexa Rose, Carly King). Tender and lilting, the new single “is a meditation on physical space, setting roots and greeting the past,” says Prascher. “I wrote it with my ancestors in mind and with a feeling of wide, open plains.”

No Depression once praised Prascher as "a mesmerizing singer whose traditional-sounding tunes upend any feeling of comfort with lyrics that cut deep." Her forthcoming collection carries that eerie elegance forth. Co-produced by Diana Walsh (Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Wild Rivers), it calls brings esteemed comparisons to mind—the classic country soprano of Allison Krauss; the dark, dusty Americana of Gillian Welch; the bright melodicism of Madison Cunningham—as Prascher examines the forward motion of life. Today’s offering follows “Jubilee,” praised by The Bluegrass Situation as “folky in a timeless fashion with a delicious and slow sonic build, as well as a weekend residency at Soho Farmhouse, the latest location from Soho House.
 
Prascher was raised in Memphis, a childhood steeped in spiritual storytelling. “Where I’m from, it’s expected for the people in your life who’ve passed to show up again, one way or another,” she says. In adulthood, she carried that experience to New York City and embraced the lively vibrance of the city’s Bluegrass scene, taking mandolin lessons from Michael Daves and joining open sessions at staple venues like The Jalopy, Mona's, Sunny's. Prascher wrote about half the songs on ‘Sunday Afternoon’ while she was living in Brooklyn—the rest, after she left. 

“I’m interested in how environment informs identity,” she shares. “Leaving New York was a reckoning for me. I moved there out of ambition. If I left, could I still consider myself ambitious?” Now based upstate, she’s grateful for the opportunity to answer that question. “My life is less about chasing one thing, and more about grounded rituals, the practices of work and creation. I can hear myself more clearly. I know what I want to say.”

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Photo - Anna Norward

Dude Cervantes & The Panchos - Billion Dollar Art.

Dude Cervantes & The Panchos blend psychedelia and heart on their new single “Billion Dollar Art.” Dude Cervantes has always approached music as a shared experience. Whether leading Chest Fever, producing records through his Nashville-based Blind Owl Records, or hitting the road with The Panchos, collaboration has remained at the center of his work. That spirit drives “Billion Dollar Art,” the latest single from his forthcoming self-titled album with The Panchos, due October 2nd via Blind Owl Records. 

First performed during The Panchos’ inaugural Southern California tour in 2023, “Billion Dollar Art” captures the spirit of a band discovering its identity together. Blending vivid images of faraway places, priceless art, and shared experiences, the song reflects on adventure, love, and the fragile beauty of relationships. Beneath its dreamlike imagery lies a simple truth: no matter how far life takes you, the greatest journey is finding your way back to the person who feels like home.

Driven by soaring twin guitars, expansive psychedelia, and classic rock swagger, “Billion Dollar Art” captures the adventurous spirit that defines Dude Cervantes and The Panchos.

Recalling the band’s earliest days together, Cervantes says, “‘Billion Dollar Art’ was one of two originals we debuted on our first Southern California tour in 2023. The middle solo belongs to Dylan Donovan, who absolutely shreds it. We both come from the school of Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix when it comes to classic rock solos, but the ending jam is pure Panchos at its embryonic genesis—fountaining psychedelic fluorescents from our guitars in a room with no walls while the paint peels off the universe.”

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Barbarossa Beat - Phattie’s Lunchbox.

Barbarossa Beat is a new project by Dave Barbarossa, who was the drummer in Adam & The Ants (original line up), Bow Wow Wow and Republica, and has played with Fatboy Slim, Chicane, Roland Gift, Chime Oblivion (Oh Sees offshoot). Each track is created with a different collaborator and built around Dave’s unique drumming, dropping once a month into 2027, a modern day singles club (with an album in the future). The first release is Phattie’s Lunchbox featuring Mekon, was released via Invisible Hands Music.

Dave said, “I’m proud of the work I’ve done through the years but I never felt it expressed the diversity of my playing like it did in the early Ants and Bow Wow Wow. In these collaborations, there are some real surprises along the way, and I am excited for people to see how this develops.” Barbarossa Beat allows Dave to be at the hub at the centre of a spinning wheel of musical indulgence, marrying his unmistakable drumming style and passion with a true pick ‘n’ mix of the very best musicians that he has chosen to pull into the project.

Dave said of debut track Phattie’s Lunchbox, “I started playing live with Mekon (John Gosling), who I've known since the eighties. He’s a top DJ, and was Alexander McQueens music man for many years. Phattie’s Lunchbox was quite unique sounding with my live drums, so we recorded it. The No Breaks mix illustrates the purity of the beat and the journey of the arrangement.” Born Dave Barbe, the nom de guerre Barbarossa was bestowed upon him by punk impresario Malcolm McLaren. Dave was raised in the East End of London in the seventies as a mixed-race kid with a father who loved big band and Cuban music, creating a unique set of influences.

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Motorcycle - Friday the 13th.

Sacramento’s premiere middle-aged teen pop group - Motorcycle - speed into their debut full-length this summer. Motorcycle’s sound is a blend of 90s alternative guitar rock and classic pop punk mixed with 2010s maximalist radio pop anthems that bring a party vibe that feels intoxicating and energetic and makes the listener question how much is ironic humour and how much is unabashed fun. Guitarist/ sometimes lead singer, Chris explains, “We have no idea how to actually do it that big, so we end up sounding like Weezer b-sides.”

Motorcycle is teaming up with Dandy Boy Records for their debut album, Relive It, this summer. Their hit single, which shares the same name as the album, is about growing up, drifting apart, and longing for the past. The chorus, “Can I relive it? / Just for a minute / Back to the beginning / Can I relive it?” hits at the heart of feeling unsure when the safety of familiarity ends and the comfort of routine is lost. 

The whole album is a collection of music that makes you nostalgic for your misspent youth listening to Lookout! Records and drinking Boone’s Farm on hot summer nights with your friends, while the overall theme of coming to terms with adult life and putting the call of the wild in the rear view adds to the dichotomy of the good time sounds.

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Overtracked - Sundown.

“Sundown” by Overtracked captures the feeling of a warm summer evening as the sun slowly disappears below the horizon. Built around smooth Rhodes keys, laid-back female vocals, and stripped-back minimal house grooves, the track delivers an intimate and atmospheric listening experience.

Warm melodies and subtle percussion create a relaxed flow, while the soulful vocal elements add depth and emotion without overwhelming the groove. Balancing elegance and simplicity, Sundown blends organic textures with modern minimal house aesthetics, making it equally suited for sunset sessions, beach side lounges, and deep after-hours sets.

As the first official single from the upcoming self-titled album Overtracked, scheduled for release in 2027, Sundown offers an early glimpse into a new chapter for the project. The forthcoming album promises a refined blend of emotional house music, organic instrumentation, and immersive summer-inspired atmospheres. A sophisticated and feel-good record designed for long summer days, golden-hour moments, and endless nights under open skies.

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Kate Prascher - Moving Into Tucson - Scarlett Macfarlane - Winona Oak - Heather Anne Lomax - Eli & Fur

Photo - Sander Randall

Kate Prascher - Jubilee.

Kate Prascher, whom No Depression once praised as "a mesmerizing singer whose traditional-sounding tunes upend any feeling of comfort with lyrics that cut deep," has announced her highly anticipated follow-up album. ‘Sunday Afternoon’ will be released August 28 on First City Artists (Alexa Rose, Carly King). Co-produced by Diana Walsh (Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Wild Rivers), the collection brings esteemed comparisons to mind—the classic country soprano of Allison Krauss; the dark, dusty Americana of Gillian Welch; the bright melodicism of Madison Cunningham—as Prascher examines the forward motion of life. 

Of the lead single, Prascher shares: 'Jubilee' follows a ghost train. I wrote it while walking on an old train trestle in Rosendale, New York, a town ringing with the eerie history of a stone quarry, carrying memories of my hometown across it. By the time I climbed down from the track, the song was mostly written. It's a lyrical exploration of the word 'jubilee' as both a signal of celebration, and of forgiveness.
 
Prascher was raised in Memphis, a childhood spent amidst the haphazard heart of blues music and the haunted spirit of Southern storytelling. “Where I’m from, it’s expected for the people in your life who’ve passed to show up again, one way or another,” she says. She carried that ominous elegance with her to New York City, and embraced the lively vibrance of the city’s Bluegrass scene, taking mandolin lessons from Michael Daves and joining open sessions at staple venues like The Jalopy, Mona's, Sunny's.  
 
Prascher wrote about half the songs on ‘Sunday Afternoon’ while she was living in Brooklyn—the rest, after she left. “I’m interested in how environment informs identity,” she shares. “Leaving New York was a reckoning for me. I moved there out of ambition. If I left, could I still consider myself ambitious?” Now based upstate, she’s grateful for the opportunity to answer that question. “My life is less about chasing one thing, and more about grounded rituals, the practices of work and creation. I can hear myself more clearly. I know what I want to say.” 

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Moving Into Tucson - Turn The World Around.

Moving Into Tucson strikes a chord for the future with the urgent new anthem: "Turn The World Around." Opening with a soul-stirring piano and organ chorus that immediately sets a timeless, high-stakes tone, the track marks a powerful shift for the band. "Turn The World Around" is the sixth official taste of their highly anticipated 2026 album All Dressed Up, and it arrives at a moment when its message couldn't be more vital.

Musically, the song is a masterclass in Indie Poprock, blending driving guitars and Britpop swagger with a soaring, anthemic refrain. But beneath the "bells and whistles" lies a raw, modern-day hippie cry. In a world currently shadowed by war, climate crisis, and fear, the lyrics serve as a rhythmic call for unity: "Turn the world around, stop wasting more precious time."

Moving from rain-soaked verses into a massive, hands-in-the-air chorus, the song tackles the weight of the unknown and the necessity of standing together. It’s an urgent reminder that to secure a future on this planet, we must walk these uncharted paths as equals. Bold, catchy, and deeply rooted in the "now," "Turn The World Around" is more than just a single, it’s a demand for change. We stand together, in rhythm and in rhyme.

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Scarlett Macfarlane - Fireflys.

Following on the heels of the vulnerable single, “Sorry,” Scarlett Macfarlane returns with “Fireflys,” a warm and nostalgic pop single that captures the fleeting magic of youth, memory, and the quiet moments that stay with us long after they’ve passed. Rooted in feelings of ease, joy, and reflection, the track leans into a softer, more sentimental side of Scarlett’s songwriting, offering a moment of lightness grounded in emotional depth.

The song was sparked by a simple, intimate setting. “I have a string of lights that I like to sit out under on my balcony that mimic the randomness of fireflies,” Scarlett explains. “I was sitting out there one night and the rest is history.” That quiet moment of inspiration expanded into something more universal; a reflection on the small, meaningful experiences that shape how we remember our lives.

The title itself carries layered meaning. Inspired by childhood memories of summer nights celebrating her mother’s birthday, Scarlett connects the imagery of fireflies to a sense of wonder and togetherness. “Those are moments from my life that I wish I could capture in a jar and keep forever,” she says. “Much like a child wishes to keep the magic of a firefly forever.” Even the stylized spelling of “Fireflys” serves as a personal touch; a nod to storytelling, nostalgia, and her own creative instincts.

Musically, “Fireflys” embraces simplicity and warmth. A standout moment arrives in the bridge, where a last-minute addition of a whistled melody adds a playful, childlike quality to the track. “One of my favourite things to do as a kid was whistle melodies,” Scarlett notes. “Getting to use that skill in a song was a fun moment for me.” That sense of play carries through the arrangement, which builds gently before opening into a refreshed final chorus that feels both familiar and new.


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Winona Oak - Bones.

Swedish singer-songwriter Winona Oak has shared her powerful new single ‘Bones’ taken from her forthcoming second album ‘Bloom’ released on 25th September via Nettwerk. Following recent singles ‘Do You Hate Me Now’, ‘Horses’, ‘Stay the night’ and ‘Breaking Point’, new album ‘Bloom’ marks a new chapter for Winona Oak and is a testament to survival, showcasing both her emotional and musical growth and devotion to connection. Allowing herself to slowly open up again with honesty and hope after a period of grief and heartbreak, her new record lets the listener into a deeply personal world where beginnings emerge from endings. 
 
Winona released her EP ‘Salt’ last spring, which was a poignant personal documentation of her physical and emotional states. Throughout the last year, she has been working on new music and a more organic progression in her raw and unvarnished sound, whilst still writing candidly about the highs and lows of life; loss and repair, heartbreak and love, resistance and patience. Winona says, “Like a flower emerging after a long winter, blooming isn’t instant - it’s the result of surviving the darker seasons.Bloom reflects the transformation - the idea that even after pain life still finds ways to grow. It’s a gentle but powerful reminder that healing isn’t about forgetting the past, but about allowing yourself to open again to the light."
 
New single ‘Bones’ is about learning to live again after experiencing heartache, and is a song of two halves, with both fragility and courage co-existing together. The emotional track opens delicately, showcasing the tenderness of Winona’s vocals, before building to a majestic chorus that is a confident statement of intent - “I wanna live until my body turns to bones”. Winona says, “’Bones’ is about having been through darkness and felt the weight of unbearable pain but still choosing to fully embrace life. It’s about growth, freedom and feeling every part of the human experience, because one day, all we’ll leave behind are bones. This song is a reminder to live deeply, love hard and not be afraid to truly feel alive.”

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Photo - Remi

Heather Anne Lomax - Come Along.

Heather Anne Lomax announces her forthcoming album, Who Do You Think You Are, due August 28th via The Blackbird Record Label, with the release of her new single, “Come Along.” It’s an uplifting blast of Rock, Soul, and Blues inspired by the classic sounds that helped shape the record. “‘Come Along’ is a song really inspired by the Black Crowes,” says Lomax. “I wanted something uplifting and hopeful despite all of the darkness in the world.”

Fresh off the release of her previous album, Lomax slipped a pair of songs by cult-favorite rock band Broken Homes into her set at LA’s storied Troubadour. The response—and her own connection to the material—was immediate. What felt like kismet soon became the creative spark behind her latest album, a deeply collaborative collection that blends Rock, Blues, and Soul into a sound that feels both timeless and unmistakably her own. Recorded live at Love Street Sound Studios in Los Angeles, the album captures the raw energy and spontaneity of classic 1970s recordings. Rather than chasing perfection, the sessions prioritized feel, chemistry, and performance, resulting in a record that crackles with authenticity and heart.

Produced by Zachary Ross (Rose’s Pawn Shop), mixed by Jason Hiller (The Freewheelers), and mastered by acclaimed engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, YES, Halford, Def Leppard), the album features an extraordinary cast of musicians. Among the contributors are bassist and mixer Jason Hiller; drummers Rob Humphries (Kacey Musgraves, Leonard Cohen, Jason Mraz), Jordan West (Grace Potter), David Goodstein (Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton), and Jamie Douglas (Shooter Jennings, Samantha Fish); keyboardists Ty Bailie (Katy Perry, Tanya Tucker), Jerry Borge (Ziggy Marley), and Carey Frank (Bruce Springsteen, Tedeschi Trucks Band); along with guitarist Zachary Ross and Lomax herself. Additional textures come from flutists Fuzzbee Morse (Bono, Peter Gabriel), Lily Elise (Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus), and Mary Scholz.

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Photo - Vika Petlakh

Eli & Fur - Dreams At Dusk: Part II (EP).

Celestial songstresses, Eli & Fur, return with the continuation of their Dreams At Dusk concept with their latest EP, Dreams At Dusk: Part II, which officially arrived on June 5 via [PIAS] Électronique. A transcendent body of work, the six-track EP is an anthology of sonic and emotional contrasts, an exploration of the gray areas in between.  

Trading heavier production for elemental and intuitive creation, Dreams At Dusk: Part II proves to be the duo's most organic and expansive project to date. Written largely while they were on the road touring, moving through different cities and energies, letting their environment naturally influence the music. Juxtaposing light and dark, warm and cool, this project is a delicate balance of newness and familiarity – a natural progression of Eli & Fur’s artistry that feels true to their distinct sound while opening up less explored sides of their sonic realm.  

From Eli & Fur: “With Part I, everything felt very much about the beginning, the excitement of building the Dreams At Dusk world, the anticipation of shows, that outward energy – Part II came together more gradually. We didn’t sit down and decide on a direction, it revealed itself – we’re excited about how different the tracks are when you play them out. A lot of this EP came from the kinds of moments where we didn’t overthink things, we just followed instinct and let the track evolve into something unexpected. We want it to feel immersive. Something you can move through depending on your mood, whether that’s in a club, driving, or just listening on your own.” 

Eli & Fur · Dreams At Dusk Part II

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