New Music Fridays - 8.21.26
Leave Her Alone - Imogen Clark
“I wrote this song alone on my childhood bed, two weeks after the most devastating, blindsiding break up of my life, feeling more alone than I’d ever felt. It’s an open letter to the men out there who date women: if you are going to leave her alone, just leave her alone.”
Written by Imogen Clark
Produced by Jeremy Dylan and Imogen Clark
Recorded by Shani Ghandi
Mixed and mastered by Michael Carpenter
Cigarettes - Jaid Joice
“Cigarettes was a song written for people to dance, love each other, and forget about life for a second. I wrote it with two friends of mine, in hopes of bringing some light to tough times!”
Written by Jaid Joyce, Benny G, and Izzy Mahoubi
Produced by Mike LoPinto
Mixed by Misa Arriago
Mastered by Raelynn Janicke
THIS TIME OF THE YEAR - Chelsea Cutler
“This song means the world to me and is so special. I wrote it in September 2025 exactly one year before the album comes out actually and it marks such a turning point in my life and in the making of the entire album because it is when I started truly confronting myself and healing.”
Written by Chelsea Cutler, Andrew Wells, and Lily Kaplan
Produced by Chelsea Cutler, Andrew Wells, and Charley Bagnall
Mixed by Michael Freeman
Mastered by Dale Becker
GHOST - Peacemode
“For anyone who made it out the other side & anyone still trying to get there.”
Written and produced by Joe Janiak
CYDM - Shakira Chinchilla
Written by Shakira Brenee and Gregorio Serrato
Produced by Noah Henson
Mixed by Michael Freeman
Engineered by Skidd Mills
Fake It - Liv Margaret
"Fake It" was written out of frustration with the pressure to appear more successful than I really am; to exaggerate my accomplishments, act more confident than I felt, and create a version of myself that wasn't entirely real. This song is my response to that mindset. It's about rejecting the need to perform for validation and choosing authenticity instead, even when it feels like the harder path.”
Produced byMatteo Guastamacchio
Mixed byMatteo Guastamacchio
Mastered bySam Moses
Written byLiv Margaret, Matteo Guastamacchio and Liz Labelle
Ruby Boots - Stella Prince
“Got my pair of Ruby boots, I know exactly what to do, click my heels and wish the world away.”
Written by Stella Prince and Matraca Berg
Produced byJesse Blum
ALBUM RELEASE
How to Keep a Fire Burning - Safari Room
"These 16 tracks are a culmination of the last 2+ years of work, and I couldn’t be happier with how this album turned out. If this is all new to you, welcome! There’s a stack of songs ready for your ears. And if you’ve been following along the whole year, there’s a new track “Pale Blue” that I think you’re gonna love (don’t skip the intro).”
Midnight Blue - Cassandra Coleman
"I dedicate this song to all the people whose ex’s were their biggest haterrrs. I hope you’re shining brilliantly again and reveling in the freedom of being unbound from someone who didn’t deserve you. I hope you feel like you’re back to your old self again. I hope you’re THRIVING !!! :)”
Written by Cassandra Coleman, Daniel Tashian, and Scott Krueger
Produced by Cassandra Coleman, Scott Krueger, Jon Class
Mixed by Oli Jacobs
Mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty
Annie - Sun Room
Written by Luke Asgain, Ashton Minnich, Max Pinamonti, Chase Lawrence, and Trent Dabbs
Produced by Chase Lawrence
Isn’t It Strange (Feat. Knox ) - Taylor Acorn
"I hope this song reminds you that the universe brings people together for the right reasons, and life is still full of whimsy if you're looking for it :)”
Written by Taylor Acorn, Dan Swank, Spencer Jordan, Knox Morris, and Emma Lynn White
Produced and Mixed by Dan Swank
Mastered by Ted Jensen
Seasonal Depression - The Haunt
"Just in time for your end of summer blues…”
Written by John Feldmann, Anastasia Grace Haunt, Maxamillian Haunt, and Liv Marsico
Produced by John Feldmann
Mixed and mastered by Joel Wanasek
ALBUM RELEASE
Take My Hours, Take My Days - Justin McClure
"These six songs reflect pieces of everything I’ve felt since moving out west on my own back in 2022, to building a life around music in New York today.”
Half Woman, Half Cosmic Horror - Abbie Callahan
"If you’ve ever wanted to truly get to know me, this song is a slingshot straight into the deep end.”
Written by Abbie Callahan, Emma Klein, and Nell Maynard
Produced by Jordan Rigby
Mixed by Oscar Charles
Mastered by Chris Henderson
ALBUM RELEASE
The Sound and You - Thomas Lavine
"My debut full length album is finally out, in its entirety. I am beyond excited and proud to have this body of work out. Writing these songs and putting together a whole album is a ton of work and takes a long time, but man is it worth it. I made this album from my little shed studio in North Carolina, it’s amazing how much you can do with so little these days. These songs mean so much to me, I hope they will mean something to you.”
Written and produced by Thomas Lavine
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Josh Bonanno
ALBUM RELEASE
Livingmore - Livingmore
"We poured our crazy brains and insides into this album, and we’re so happy you can finally listen to it the way it was intended to be heard—as a full album journey from beginning to end.”
Written by Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston
Produced by Spencer Livingston
Mixed and mastered by Josiah Mazzaschi
