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Philine Sonny has once again captivated her audience with the release of her latest single, “Lovely,” offering a tantalizing preview of what's to come in her upcoming sophomore EP, Invader, to be released on March 1. This introspective ballad delves into the intricate facets of relationships, abandonment, and the journey of self-discovery, showcasing a more vulnerable side of Sonny's artistry. Unpublished had a chance to talk to Sonny about the inspirations behind “Lovely” and new creative risks she took while producing her upcoming sophomore EP Invader.

Nashville alt-pop darling Caroline Romano has released her latest single “Tell Her I Said Hi” following her EP A Brief Epic. “Tell Her I Said Hi” explores the songstress’ final chapter of heartbreak and marks a new exploration to her alt-rock side. With her trademark confessional storytelling and raw explorations of heartbreak, Romano navigates the messy emotions that arise throughout her healing journey. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive with Romano once again since her “Guts” single release and talk more on the inspirations behind “Tell Her I Said Hi,” experimenting more with rock soundscaping and taking risks of vulnerability.

Alt-pop sensation Chloe Star has released “Happy Place,” making it her first single release of the year, as well as a transformative culmination of finally freeing herself from heartbreak. Unpublished had the chance to take an exclusive deep dive with Star since her single release of “Straight Girls” and talk about the inspiration behind “Happy Place,” striving for relatability and vulnerability and what listeners can expect from this new era of music.

Hannah Marks has released her debut album Outsider, Outlier that acts as a testament to her commitment to healing and self-acceptance following a toxic relationship. The album is a compelling exploration of empowerment and self-love, offering a unique perspective through a deep dive into the key relationships in her life. Marks’ music not only tells a powerful story, but also serves as a sonic journey through the highs and lows of her personal experiences, making Outsider, Outlier a rich and evocative musical narrative of her life. Unpublished had the chance to talk exclusives with Marks on her jazz musical background, her early garage rock influences, and the vulnerability she channels throughout Outsider, Outlier.

Chicago pop artist Liska has unveiled her ethereal EP It Girl, radiating an infectious and hyper-feminine essence that is made by an it girl, for the it girls. Liska has practiced a positive mindset for the creation of It Girl which acts as one giant affirmation for her roots in self-love and validating oneself. The five tracks exude a refreshing pop sound, thoughtfully crafted with the intention of resonating strongly with empowered women who know their worth. Through the five tracks, Liska takes listeners on a journey to explore her intimate relationships, self-empowerment advice and finally saying goodbye to the past without looking back.

Luna Shadows has released “witches’ brew,” a layered and complex single that pairs a tender acoustic guitar with ethereal strings to create a sonic twilight. “witches’ brew” is the lead single from her upcoming sophomore album that was created during the pandemic with co-producer Bradley Hale. Exploring chasmic depths to her memories and her relationship with her body, “witches’ brew” is a glimpse into her upcoming album that embraces finding yourself and who you are in the midst of how memories have the power to shape us. Unpublished had a chance to talk to the songstress about the inspiration behind “witches’ brew” and its role in the tone for the rest of the album, the power of talking to yourself, and touching on contrasting themes in her work.

Playing her first-ever sold-out show at Schubas Tavern in Chicago, Gatlin celebrates the release of her newest ethereal album I Sleep Fine Now. Throughout her emotionally driven experiences, Gatlin enchants her audience as she navigates the process of heartbreak and the five stages of grief, making everyone in the venue dance, cry, and celebrate with her. After our recent interview with the songstress, Unpublished had the chance to attend her I Sleep Fine Now tour and bask in her magical energy throughout the acoustic-driven set.

Indie pop duo JOYNER have released their emotionally charged single “Ted Lasso” that acts as a heartfelt tribute to their late mother, while marking a beginning of a new musical chapter for the sisters. After saying their goodbyes and experiencing a complexity of emoticons following their mother’s passing, the sisters turned on the show Ted Lasso for comfort during a time of uncertainty and grief. Soon after, Ted Lasso became a comfort blanket for the duo and helped inspire a new era of music that is both heartfelt and raw. Unpublished had a chance to talk to JOYNER further on navigating the five stages of grief, finding comfort in songwriting and their forthcoming album JOYNER 2.

Inspired by her late grandparents’ haunting energy and a nostalgic spirit that won’t rest, dream pop artist Bathe Alone releases “Missionary Ridge” which captures the essence of reminiscing on fleeting memories and a childlike nostalgia. The songstress also announced the second installment off her upcoming double EP Fall With The Lights Down (Velma) which was released on August 4. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive with Bathe Alone to talk about the influence of her grandparents in her imagery and aesthetics, the inspiration behind Fall With The Lights Down (Velma) and exploring nostalgic memories.

Dove Armitage learns to befriend the darker parts of herself in her newest project Concernless, as she navigates bold artistic choices and channeling inner demons she has learned to work with throughout the creation of this project. Armitage makes it known that she doesn’t want to expel her demons, but to rather work with them because they are not going away. Unpublished had a chance to take an exclusive deep dive with Armitage to learn more about how she channels her darkness into the studio and in her songwriting, exploring healing breakthroughs and the inspiration behind her latest release “Brittle” off the upcoming EP.

Mae Krell reflects on moments of significant growth and coming-of-age themes in her latest release “apollo’s song,” named after her dog that has traveled the country with her throughout the process of the creation of her upcoming debut album out next April. Krell spills her emotions and touches on a bittersweet story of continuing to grow in spite of herself. “apollo’s song” sets the tone for the rest of the album to follow with its expansion of growth while staying rooted in Krell’s indie-folk roots. Unpublished had the chance to collaborate with Krell again since her release of “tooth fairy” and got the exclusive behind the inspiration of “apollo’s song,” dealing with coming of age themes and what listeners can expect from a new era from her.

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Chitra Ridwan debuts a new era of music that deconstructs patterns of behavior that harnesses self-reliance, reflection, and growth – perfect with her ever-growing and captivating artistry since her last single “Give Up.” Her newest single “In My Opinion” is rich with instrumentation and fiery in delivery. Unpublished had the chance to get the exclusive behind the inspiration for “In My Opinion,” Chitra’s growth in boldness and confidence, and how she validates her frustration.

Singer-songwriter Sam Short delivers an openly honest and heartfelt reflection of her struggles with mental health and navigating destructive tendencies throughout her relationships in her debut EP Faulty Wiring. Diving deep into her life experiences and a darker look into her mental health, Short doesn’t shy away from the experiences that have shaped her into becoming herself today. Unpublished had the chance to get an exclusive, behind the scenes of the inspiration behind Faulty Wiring, opening the door to having real conversations about mental health struggles and her artistic growth and maturity.