ALIE is an indie pop and rock artist who just released her new single “Closer to Losing”. Within the first verses, the listener can feel the depth within the song and may be able to relate to the song. The song feels as if a person is losing someone important to them and they don’t know how to change it.

With the release of their comeback, “Commas”, JYP and Republic Records’ first global girl group, GIRLSET, is ready to take on the world. The girls initially debuted in 2024 under the name VCHA after competing for a spot in the group on the survival show A2K. In August of  2025, Camila, Lexi, Kendall, and Savanna announced their decision to come back under a new moniker with a more mature concept.

On October 14^th, 2025, Elijah Woods is set to release his debut album “Can We Talk?”. When listening to this album, it felt as there were vulnerability and relatability, emotional contrast and tension, and a cohesion of theme between each track on the album.

Recently, Group Chat Mag had the pleasure of joining 1824 for a press conference featuring Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham. She discussed how she stays grounded while on the road and what her dream collaboration would be.

Group Chat Mag had the opportunity to attend 1824’s press conference with Leith Ross to discuss their latest album, “A Glimpse Into The Future” and their upcoming touring plans.

Sophomore album “SALT” from Santa Cruz’s Trestles pushes and pulls like the ocean they call home— alternately introspective and sweeping, idiosyncratic and roaring.

Emma Harner follows her recent EP, Taking My Side, with a new single, The Lake—a dreamy collaboration with Henry Jamison that feels like an intimate dialogue between the two artists.

“Burn Blue” marks a radiant leap forward for rising queer South-Asian synth‑pop artist Ali Shah. With this bilingual single—seamlessly blending English and Urdu—it’s a shimmering exploration of commitment, identity, and the thrill of true emotional resonance

Anaïs & The Hoops’ debut EP, set to release on September 5, beautifully captures the concept of growing up and all that comes with it. Titled Growing Pains, this project encapsulates the plight of the oftentimes harsh realities of growing up, paired with the desperate, nostalgia-driven ache to hold onto the naivety of childhood.

Avery Lynch’s “Glad We Met” shows the journey from breakups and heartbreak to personal growth and healing to falling in love again.

Haiden Henderson has been making waves on stages across the US and Europe, bringing a strong pop energy and vulnerability to his performances. Recently, the LA-based singer-songwriter had a chat with Group Chat Mag at 1824’s press conference, sharing his favorite tour memories, lessons he’s learned from life on the road, and a side of himself fans may not always see.

On May 17, 2025, Kendrick Lamar and SZA brought their joint Grand National Tour to Seattle, WA. The duo successfully sold out Lumen Field, home to the Seahawks and the venue for the Seattle stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. 

“Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night” just might be the song of the summer. Released today, August 8th, Avery Cochrane has perfectly nailed how it feels to change and mold yourself to fit other people’s perception of you.

Alt-pop ‘it-girl’, Charlotte Sands has returned to the scene to enter her new era, and we could not be more excited.

As Elijah Woods releases his new single “Ghost on the Radio”, it weaves a tale of haunting memory, anchored by Woods’s own description: “No matter where you go, their voice finds a way to follow, like a song you didn’t ask to hear but can’t turn off.”

Following signings with BMG and Range Media, Waterparks (Awsten Knight, Geoff Wigington, and Otto Wood) returns with gritty, raw, and introspective single, “RED GUITAR”. 

Avery Lynch's upcoming single, "Sweetheart," is out July 18 via Records/Sony Music. "Sweetheart" is intimate, unflinching, and quietly powerful, offering a compelling preview of what's to come on Avery's soon-to-be-announced EP, arriving later this year.

Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner who has supported several mainstream artists including Orla Gartland, mxmtoon, Tiny Habits, and The Bygones on tour released her debut EP titled Taking My Side on July 11, 2025.

Up-and-coming indie pop artist MARIS has exploded onto the scene with her infectious, candid discography. Group Chat Mag sat down with MARIS to talk about her latest single, “Mary + I”, her relationship with sexuality and weed, and her upcoming co-headline tour with Caroline Kingsbury.