Ella Galvin’s “Spare Me” Delves into the Depths of Love’s Complexities

In her latest single, “Spare Me,” Ella Galvin delves into the complexities of love and emotional vulnerability with haunting honesty. Galvin's introspective journey continues as she reflects on the worthiness of allowing oneself to love despite the potential pain it may bring. Through “Spare Me,” Galvin invites listeners to join her on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and ultimately, self-acceptance. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Galvin about the inspirations behind the single, what listeners can expect from her upcoming debut EP and her refusal to be confined to a singular genre.

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Kimberly Kapela
NewDad’s Debut Album ‘MADRA’: Echoing the Call to Embrace Messy Women

A month since the release of their debut album, MADRA, NewDad has taken the music scene by storm with their alt-indie shoegaze sound. MADRA takes listeners on an immersive journey of self-exploration, self-sabotage, and reflection, led by the evocative vocals and compelling guitar work of singer and guitarist Julie Dawson. The album delves into themes of self-medication/depression, destruction, codependency, and resistance, offering a powerful exploration of finding solace amidst pain. The Galway band has solidified their promising sound and image with rave reviews from THE FADER, Rolling Stone UK, and NME. On behalf of Unpublished, I had the exciting opportunity to sit down with the band’s lead singer, Julie Dawson, to dive into the world of NewDad.

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Sam Christensen
Australia’s Royel Otis Are Bringing Your Favorite Early-2000s Indie Rock Back With Debut Album, 'PRATTS & PAIN'

Australia’s Royel Otis are indie rock’s newest heroes. With nostalgia you can practically taste, Royel Otis is taking the alternative world by storm with their debut album, PRATTS & PAIN.  Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dan Carey (Wet Leg), the album mirrors the sounds of the early-2000s indie bands that we all love. We got to sit down with the indie kings to learn more about the album, their process, and their upcoming tour.

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Rebecca Bloch
Tessa Rae Dreams of Love and Melancholy in Romantic Single “Sweetly, Softly”

Songstress Tessa Rae unveils her newest whimsical indie-pop single “Sweetly, Softly” on Valentine’s Day, offering an ethereal dreamscape of love and melancholy. “Sweetly, Softly” is also her first release off her upcoming EP that touches on themes of undefined love, old-Hollywood aesthetics and the allure of love. Unpublished had a chance to have an exclusive look into Tessa’s perspective of romance, music helping her complete cycles and what listeners can expect from her upcoming EP.

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Kimberly Kapela
Leah Marie Mason Advocates for Female Friendship in “YOUR BOYFRIEND SUCKS”

Leah Marie Mason has released an empowering Galentine’s Day anthem titled “YOUR BOYFRIEND SUCKS” that celebrates female friendships and the bonds that honesty and authenticity hold in those relationships. “YOUR BOYFRIEND SUCKS” not only marks a departure from Mason’s country roots, but also establishes her as a force to be reckoned with in the pop genre. With its infectious melodies and empowering lyrics, the song stands out as the ultimate anthem for anyone looking to celebrate Galentine’s Day with a dash of honesty and a whole lot of girl power. Unpublished had a chance to talk to Mason about what self-love looks like to her, relationship advice and more exclusives on the new era of music she is entering into.

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Kimberly Kapela
“I’m Just Trying to Love You”: The Debut Single from NYC’s Monobloc

As the first of 7 tracks from their upcoming debut EP, the first single “I’m Just Trying to Love You” introduces a new timeless energy amongst the New York City scene. Curated with a post-punk attitude driven by grounded bass lines and rich, textured vocal patterns - the debut single from Monobloc stands as a strong anchor to who they are as a band. Orchestrated by the creative minds of Timothy Waldron and Michael Silverglade from Courier Club, Monobloc’s debut single releases a plethora of intricate styles without restraint.

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Regan Charteris
Shower Curtain Ponders Grief in “Edgar” As Their First Single in Two Years

Beginning as a solo project for Victoria Winter when based in Brazil, Shower Curtain now has developed into a Brooklyn, NY genre-defying four-piece. “Edgar” introduces Shower Curtain’s new profound love for liquid guitars and heavy shoegaze atmospheres. Marked as their first single in two years, we sat down with lead singer Victoria to chat all about entering a new era for the New York-based band.

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Regan Charteris
Summer Salt on Wrapping up Their Year with a Mini Tour and a New Holiday Single “Christmas Cactus”

Unpublished had the opportunity to have a conversation with the Trop-Pop band, Summer Salt. Since their formation in 2012 by high school friends Matthew Terry and Eguene Chung they have evolved both emotionally and musically, with their latest heartfelt album, Campanita. The band shared news on all things relationships, Christmas Cactus, and tours old, new, and even international.

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Jessie Romero Silver
GAYLE on Working on the Barbie Movie, Touring With Taylor Swift, and New Music

Fresh off her tour with Taylor Swift and currently headlining her own North American tour, it’s clear alt-pop GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-Platinum-certified singer/songwriter GAYLE is in her touring era. She sat down with Unpublished to chat more about her recent tour, her musical contribution to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and how she continues to face her fears while making strides in her career as a successful artist. 

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Sam Christensen
Getting Deep with Devon Again

Growing up queer in a small town, emerging LA artist Devon Again found solace in music, using it as a means of imagining and creating a new reality. Her newest single “deep” focuses on the complex feelings she had and her desire to not feel them anymore. The song is accompanied by a video shot and directed by Devon, which is a collection of footage taken by her while on a trip around Europe with her best friends. We got the opportunity to sit down with the alt-pop artist to talk all about directing the music video, her musical influences, and what she’s been listening to recently.

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Rebecca Bloch
Lxandra on Rebirth and Five Stages of Grief in 'Might Not Wanna Wake Up'

Finnish alternative pop artists Lxandra has released “Blonde,” the first taste off their upcoming EP Might Not Wanna Wake Up. Lxandra finds strength in chronicling her intimate stories that involve the five stages of grief – equally beautiful and messy. Finding that the healing journey is not linear, Lxandra reimagines a dreamlike world that is captured in Might Not Wanna Wake Up’s production and finds a new freedom to their artistry. Unpublished had a chance to talk to Lxandra on exploring the five stages of grief, the inspiration behind the “Blonde” single release and what rebirth means to the artist.

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Kimberly Kapela
Punk Powerhouse HotWax Captures Freedom and Acceptance in ‘Invite Me, Kindly’

HotWax have released their sophomore EP Invite me, kindly encapsulating the three-piece’s ability to harness the firepower of grunge pioneers, matched with cohesive songwriting and musicianship. On Invite Me, kindly, the band harnesses the firepower of the grunge pioneers. With powerful songwriting, they possess the imaginative brilliance to stake out a new landscape in guitar music. The band, composed of Tallulah Sim-Savage, Lola Sam, and Alfie Sayers is already one of the buzziest to come out of the UK this year. The project touches on themes of acceptance and freedom that is heard in their heavier, energy-driven tracks such as “High Tea” and “Phone Machine.” Unpublished had a chance to sit down with the band to talk about their most impactful influences, the creative process behind Invite me, kindly, and their upcoming tour with Royal Blood.

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Kimberly Kapela
RAEGAN Unleashes a Tale of Empowerment in “MEAN”

RAEGAN has released her newest single “MEAN” which acts as a sneak peek off her upcoming EP where listeners can hear the songstress reclaim her power and energy in an empowering way. RAEGAN often mentions that she thinks through energies, striving to capture her core essence through all-new sound waves. Blending disparate styles with breathless ease, RAEGAN’s unique combination of glitchy beats and euphoric strings reveal the inner workings of her mind. Unpublished Magazine had the chance to learn more about the inspirations behind the new single, her affirming ,self-expressions and what listeners can expect from her new era of music.

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Kimberly Kapela
Living and Loving: Del Water Gap on the Release of His Sophomore Album

In a world dominated by keeping harsh realities hidden, Holden Jaffe, who is known by the musical moniker Del Water Gap, approaches his craft with breathtaking honesty. In his second album to date released on September 29th, I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet, Holden takes aim at dissecting emotion after emotion, telling stories of heartbreak, fulfillment, loss, and discovery through his lyrics. With diligent pop instrumentals, Holden creates a space to be angry and lost but also curious and understanding. In a conversation with Unpublished, Holden discussed the creation of I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet, sharing his vision, creative processes, and collaborations.

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Shaeley Hicks
Sweat, Tears, Sugar, & Spice: Diving Into Cherry Glazerr’s Latest Album ‘I Don’t Want You Anymore’

Released on September 29th, I Don’t Want You Anymore is Cherry Glazerr’s latest album. Collaborating with producer Yves Rothman, Clementine Creevy brings her experiences and emotions into their full form through wailing vocals and haunting, rock instrumentals. In a conversation with Unpublished Magazine, Clementine delved into the magic behind I Don’t Want You Anymore, looking at singles, music videos, and what this album means to her.

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Shaeley Hicks