“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.

Arts Fishing Club’s “Gary Busey” encapsulates the absurdity of life and trying to find its purpose, as well as the pleasure that can come with accepting things for what they are, and allowing the journey to take you where it may.

Ana Luna’s new single, “Daddy’s Empire,” is a gorgeous blend of emotional storytelling and polished production, showcasing her growth as both a songwriter and performer.

After almost 14 years of anchoring 5 Seconds of Summer with his smooth basslines and rich vocals, Calum Hood steps into the spotlight with his ten-track debut solo album, ‘ORDER chaos ORDER.’ The third member of the band to release a full solo project, Hood trades the energetic pop-rock sound of 5SOS for something more introspective and freeform.

Iowa-born art pop vocalist Mike Hadreas, performing under the moniker of Perfume Genius, returns to Toronto for the first time since 2018- putting on a show that fuses his softer vocal stylings with attention-commanding performance art, indicative of his intricacy both as an artist, and human.

This May, up-and-coming pop-punk band Soap took to the stage for their Indoor Sports Tour, celebrating the release of their new ‘Indoor Sports’ EP.

Sophie Powers’ “Head Empty, No Thoughts” is a raw, high-energy anthem that captures the emotional chaos of mental overload.

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