Ana Luna Wants to Know: “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?”

By BTN!M Staff Ana Luna drops new single, “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?,” now on all streaming platforms. The Ukrainian-born, Los Angeles-based singer kept her writing secret for years as she pursued an acting career before blossoming into the alt-rock, dream pop artist she is today.  Her introspective new single gives fans a glimpse into the vulnerability of her forthcoming full-length album. “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?” is an aching ballad that explores themes of self-denial and the fantasy of what an idyllic romance might be–with the wrong one–that is not only … Continue reading Ana Luna Wants to Know: “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?”

“Care About Me” by JESSIA Out Now!

“Care About Me,” the latest single by Canadian pop sensation JESSIA, is out now. A lyrical treat that will tug at your heart, this soul-stirring ballad captures the moments of a relationship that is quickly unraveling.    “I knew it was a special song as soon as I wrote it, but I didn’t know if anyone would relate,” says JESSIA.   The JUNO award-winning singer has seized the hearts of fans worldwide with her relatable, raw prose and heart-stirring tracks, resulting in over 375 million global streams. In 2023, JESSIA joined OneRepublic for a tour across Asia and supported Dean Lewis … Continue reading “Care About Me” by JESSIA Out Now!

Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

“I’ve always put everything I could into music,” says Tyke James, lead singer of acclaimed rock band, The Moss. He sits cozied up in his home, presumably somewhere in the mountains, looking jubilant and lively. After passing greetings, he’s ready to dive right into conversation about new music, new sounds, and all kinds of exploration.   The Moss just released their new single, “The Place That Makes Me Happy,” a lighthearted coming-of-age, indie-rock masterpiece about the constant search for a place that offers fulfillment. James mentions that he has always loved exploring – that he “takes adventure really seriously” – and … Continue reading Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

*Sof’s New Savage Track is the Diss Track of the Summer

East Coast pop sensation, Sof drops her single “Buh-Bye!” today! This is the singer’s first single of the year since the release of “Ataraxia” in 2022.  “Buh-Bye!” is a diss track dedicated to fukbois everywhere; particularly slimy dudes attempting to take advantage of their female friendships. Inspired by a personal experience Sof recently endured, “Buh-Bye!” is something most women—or people—can relate to; when you realize your friend isn’t really your friend, but a snake wielding some ulterior motive (and they don’t care about your boundaries, let alone anyone else’s). “Buh-Bye!” is a lesson in one simple fact: just because you … Continue reading *Sof’s New Savage Track is the Diss Track of the Summer

The Uneasy Gets Real About Overcoming Addiction & Healing Through Music

By Amaris Pollinger East coast progressive rock band, The Uneasy, has a logo that might look familiar to some. It’s a clash of three swords stabbed into a heart and sporting an eye. The Three of Swords is a tarot card whose symbology resonated with The Uneasy’s singer/songwriter/ founding member, Emily Jean. Like all tarot cards, The Three of Swords has a double meaning. Right side up, it represents heartache, loneliness, depression, separation, confusion, ill-health, trauma, and alienation. Reversed, the card is representative of compromise, forgiveness, overcoming grief and sorrow, and reconciliation. The card inspired Emily Jean to press on … Continue reading The Uneasy Gets Real About Overcoming Addiction & Healing Through Music

Sharon Van Etten Releases New Single, “Used To It”

Indie-folk singer Sharon Van Etten released her second single of 2022, “Used To It” following the emblematic synth-pop track, “Porta.”   “Used To It” was initially drafted as a part of a score for the HBO documentary Baby God, about Dr. Quincy Fortier who used his own sperm to inseminate his fertility patients. When HBO chose to go in a different direction musically, Van Etten was left in a position that challenged her to “write a song about the concept of family, connection through blood, nature vs nurture, while attempting to incorporate ideas of love and the complexities of science and … Continue reading Sharon Van Etten Releases New Single, “Used To It”