Deb Fan Explores Cultural Duality in Haunting Release “Closer to Hell”
Deb Fan has released her haunting, yet heavenly single “Closer to Hell” which explores cultural duality and moral ambiguity. Fan reflects on the challenges of abandoning her people-pleaser tendencies and confronting the complexities of human nature. Accompanied by a cinematic music video, Fan gives a mesmerizing performance in a church setting surrounded by ballerinas and string instrumentalists. Unpublished sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Fan to explore the multifaceted nature of artists, her own introspective lyricism and a sneak peek into her upcoming sophomore EP out in July.
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Kate Vogel Experiences Rebirth from Heartache in “Broke Up On My Birthday”
Nashville-based singer and songwriter Kate Vogel has released “"Broke Up On My Birthday” the new song is a tongue-and-cheek bubbly take of an overall shitty experience. The single is a rebirth for the songstress as it acts as a glimpse into her upcoming record due to be released later this summer. This new song is quite the change for Vogel, known as an artist for healing – blending equal parts honesty and hopefulness into her songs. Unpublished had the exclusive chance to talk to Vogel more on her transformative rebirth, mental health awareness and her new upcoming record.
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Night Tapes Unveil Starry-Eyed Single “projections”
Night Tapes have released their new single “projections,” a starry-eyed track infused with upbeat disco rhythms and lush 80s synth textures. The song explores themes of perception and authenticity, inviting listeners to reflect on their emotional realities. This latest release continues to build anticipation for the EP, promising another captivating sonic journey from the South London trio. Unpublished had the chance to talk to the trio about the inspirations behind the upcoming EP and their signature dreamy, nostalgic sound that continues to evolve.
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Dreamer Boy Re-Connects with His Southern Roots in New Album 'LONESTAR'
Dreamer Boy’s LONESTAR takes his fans on a journey through heartbreak, change, and most importantly, his hometown in Texas. Through the album, he re-connects with his Southern roots and the American landscape that painted his childhood.
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Queer Pop Star Zolita on Her New Album ‘Queen of Hearts,’ Practicing Queer Joy, and Her Upcoming Tour
Los Angeles-based Queer pop star Zolita recently released her newest album Queer of Hearts that tells a story of growth, vulnerability, and queer joy. The album serves as a testament to her unwavering vulnerability as she dives deep into intimate topics like addiction, personal relationships, and more. We got to sit down with Zolita to learn all about the new album, her forthcoming tour, and how she’s practicing queer joy, all just in time for Pride month.
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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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King Isis Sheds Their Old Self in New EP, 'shed'
In their newest EP, shed, King Isis steps into their darker side, diving head first into a moodier and distorted realm. We got to sit down with them to chat all about the new project, tour, their previous EP, scales, and more.
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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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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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Jade LeMac on Her GLAAD Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist Nomination and Deluxe EP
With a deluxe EP on the way and a nomination for GLAAD’s ‘Outstanding Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award’, the future is looking bright for 19-year-old queer Canadian artist Jade LeMac. She recently released her newest single “Narcissistic” and is gearing up to release the deluxe version of her EP, Confessions on March 1st.
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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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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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“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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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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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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Nashville Alt-Pop Songstress BIZZY on Her Debut EP ‘I Don’t Get Breakups'
On November 17 Nashville break-out artist BIZZY released her debut EP titled I Don’t Get Breakups. Whether you’re in need of a ‘scream out the window’ anthem or ‘cry in your bedroom’ soundtrack this project has a song for all who listen.
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Jackie Hayes Rips the ”Bandaid” off in New Single
With her new EP, set to release in March of 2024, Jackie Hayes is baring all in her vulnerable new single “Bandaid.” We got the opportunity to sit down with her to learn more about the single, touring, and her current inspirations.
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Breaking Free: Quarters of Change Share the Ethos of Their Upcoming Album
Coming up on the release of their sophomore album, Portraits, Quarters of Change sat down with Unpublished to share details of the album and how excited they are for fans to hear it. Portraits is set to arrive on January 26, 2024, via Elektra Records.
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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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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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