“Bystander” is consuming new single out today from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Mason Summit, channeling a range of psych-touched introspection and anthemic rock/pop cohesion. “‘Cause I’m a bystander,” the chorus exudes, fondly reminiscent of

A serene folk enchantment shows on “Summer Rain,” a track from an upcoming 4-track EP via Bristol, UK-based artist Ryan McMurtry. Also the guitarist and vocalist of bands Play Misty and Sugarmoon,

Lyrical observations on social anxieties and insecurities meld with a ’90s pop/rock nostalgia on “matching your energy,” a standout new single from Baltimore-based artist Diana Omar. “Fight-or-flight mode activate,” the vocals commence,

Bluesy rock and country appeal show on “It’s a Good Day,” a memorable new single from Emma Forgette, an artist based in Ocala, Florida, and originally from New Jersey. “This song is

Philadelphia-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alek Barkats impresses with “Hologram.” The track moves solemnly within creaky acoustics and delicate piano to start, ascending into a twangy sturdiness as Barkats’ debonair vocals emerge. Smitten