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The mainstream Top40 radio landscape continues to be a high-stakes battleground for chart position, characterized by an intense tug-of-war between major label powerhouses and a rapidly rising class of independent breakouts. As the summer season approaches, programmers are locking in their playlists, balancing massive multi-format collaborations with fresh indie singles that are capturing significant listener engagement. Major Labels Maintain Dominant Chart Momentum Justin Bieber Major label heavyweights are securing prime real estate on the dial, fueled by high-velocity releases from format staples. Leading the charge is Gracie Abrams with her tracking single “Hit The Wall” (Interscope/ICLG), moving alongside Justin Bieber’s highly buzzed-about record “SPEED DEMON” (Def Jam/Republic). Concurrently, Sabrina Carpenter is landing a definitive listener favorite with her latest track, “House Tour” (Island/Republic). Backed by aggressive label infrastructure and undeniable commercial momentum, all three artists are primed for significant chart climbs in the coming weeks. A powerful wave of cross-format contenders is also moving up the ranks. Shakira & Burna Boy are finding massive multi-format appeal and cross-cultural traction with their vibrant collaboration, “Dai Dai” (Sony Music Latin). Read the full article

Rockers Hillbilly Vegas have released their new album “A La Mode”.  Known for their relatable lyrics and raucous live shows, this latest LP showcases a band firing on all cylinders as their career continues to grow.  The LP was self-produced at their home studio in Oklahoma and is available in digital, CD and Vinyl formats through Quarto Valley Records. The album focus track is the hard-driving “Miss America”. The song delves into the seeming inevitability of troubles and strife when the fire of wanting someone overcomes rational thought.  The band’s Steve Harris explains “It’s a love song for bad decisions. ‘Miss America’ is what happens when desire wins the argument and reason storms out”.  The song is buoyed by chugging guitars, a thunderous rhythm section, and a sustained keyboard line with an earworm chorus that evokes the Rolling Stones, mixed with a dose of .38 Special for good measure. “A La Mode” LP – Track Listing - Miss America (3:34) = Album Focus Track - Down The Honkytonk (3:12) - Let It Ride (3:11) - Every Jukebox in Town (4:14) - Find Me Yesterday (4:05) - Mr. Midnight (Featuring Paul Rodgers) (3:24) - Feels Good (3:21) - Something Crazy (3:44) - Bound To Run (4:01) - I Hope You Know - Holding On The band has signed with renowned booking agency TKO, and dates are being finalized in support of the album release, with a tour starting in August. Read the full article

Husbands in Harmony, CX2 Ryder is a Tampa-based pop/dance duo and real-life married couple creating music that turns love, identity, and connection into something you can feel on the dance floor. Blending vibrant production with an authentic LGBTQ+ voice, their sound is both a celebration and a unifying force reminding listeners that connection still matters. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: CX2 Ryder Song Title: Connection Publishing: CX2DESIGNER Publishing Affiliation: ASCAP Album Title: Connection Record Label: AmericanRye Radio Promotion Loggins Promotion Paul Loggins Contact LP Read the full article

Pop artist Ren Genevieve returns with a captivating new single, “Plangent Rose.” Driven by a hypnotic synth and unshakable rhythm, she infuses her sharp lyricism into a vibrant track. The release, which comes from her upcoming EP Everything I Never Said, signals a bold new chapter in her constantly evolving sound and storytelling. “Plangent Rose” is out now on all platforms worldwide. “Plangent Rose” opens with lush, immersive textures, fueled by shimmering, ’80s-inspired dance-pop synths. Ren Genevieve’s soft vocals glide through the haze as a steady drumbeat pulls the listener into her dreamlike world. The pre-chorus builds momentum, sharpening both the energy and her perspective as she delivers: “Your empty platitudes bore / Your selfishness abhors / My sensibilities / I couldn’t bear to be / Exploited by your need / To only see yourself in things.” From there, the track fully expands; its chorus bursts open with pulsing drums and addictive synths. Genevieve sings, “I see in rose until it’s screaming bright / Those dreamy pinks can’t bring us back to life / Opened my eyes and learned I see through you / Plangent rose is all that’s left of you,” transforming realization into a cathartic release. The bridge offers a moment of lift, where layered harmonies highlight her vocal control and emotional range. “‘Plangent Rose’ captures the instant everything shifts – the moment you finally see someone clearly, stripped of illusions,” Genevieve explains. Read the full article

Southern Californian band seeTrees is back with their latest song, “Easy Times.” Blending the best of Americana, classic rock, and lyrical mastery, “Easy Times” is a feel-good track that celebrates the end of trying times and envisions easier days ahead. “Easy Times,” the third single from their upcoming sophomore record, is now available to stream on all major platforms. “Easy Times” mesmerizes listeners through the first few notes, immediately transporting them to a place of calm with its retro, indie-folk twang. The musical partnership of Drew Lawrence and Luke Adams has once again resulted in an innately nostalgic yet contemporary track. While the production oozes serenity in its simplicity, Lawrence’s lyricism swells in emotional potency. “‘Easy Times’ is the smooth ride after the turbulence that threatened to end a long relationship,” Lawrence explains. The track is intimate and romantic, taking place at the tail-end of a turbulent phase in a long-term romantic connection. “There’s a look in your eyes suggesting born again desire / There’s a light in your voice saying this love isn’t tired,” Lawrence sings with a newfound confidence and security, placing his trust in fate and ultimately it paying off. Having shed all uncertainty, “Easy Times” is vulnerable and optimistic that the worst has passed; Lawrence’s velvety tone and Adams’ epilogue of keys are sanguine and comfortingly tranquil. Read the full article

Husbands in Harmony, CX2 Ryder is a Tampa-based pop/dance duo and real-life married couple creating music that turns love, identity, and connection into something you can feel on the dance floor. Blending vibrant production with an authentic LGBTQ+ voice, their sound is both a celebration and a unifying force reminding listeners that connection still matters. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: CX2 Ryder Song Title: Connection Publishing: CX2DESIGNER Publishing Affiliation: ASCAP Album Title: Connection Record Label: AmericanRye Radio Promotion Loggins Promotion Paul Loggins Contact LP Read the full article

Audrey Meigel is a 13-year-old seventh grader at The Key School and an emerging recording artist, actor, and model. She was discovered through Barbizon by NI Music Group during the summer of 2025an introduction that sparked a life-changing creative journey. Since then, Audrey has been working closely with Executive Producer Eric T. Johnson of NI Music Group and songwriter Danny Jacobson, transforming her original lyrics into fully realized recordings. In early December, she traveled to Los Angeles to record two singles at the Grammy-winning Studio City Sound, with mixing and mastering by Grammy Award winner Tom Weir. Her debut single, “Just Through Hearts,” was released on Friday, February 6th, and is available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify. Audrey’s second single, “Sun Kissed Breeze,” was released on Friday, April 10th, and is available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify. Audrey is set to record her debut album in late June 2025, with an expected release later this summer. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Audrey Meigel Song Title: Sun Kissed Breeze Publishing: Audrey Meigel Music Publishing Affiliation: ASCAP Album Title: Sun Kissed Breeze Record Label: Ni Music Group Record Label: Ni Music Group Eric Johnson Radio Promotion: National Record Promotion Larry Weir 3236587449 [email protected] Read the full article

The Wonder Licks return with their latest single, “I See Blue,” an upbeat roots ballad that explores the emotional complexity of loving someone whose world contradicts their own. “This one’s about a relationship that lives in contradiction,” notes lead singer Jacob. “There’s love there, but also insecurity, fear, and a sense of emotional imbalance.” The new single blends Americana textures with a raw, introspective edge. The narrative pulls listeners into a late-night haze, where longing, jealousy, and devotion blur into something harder to define. As it unfolds, tension gives way to a fragile sense of acceptance, capturing a cycle of unease and connection that feels both intimate and unresolved. Drawing subtle inspiration from the long musical tradition of “blue” as emotional language, the band pays homage to artists like Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, and B.B. King who have used the color to capture everything from heartbreak to transcendence. “I See Blue” is part of The Wonder Licks’ upcoming full length album, Simping For Big Toilet, due later this year. Look out for them performing in and around NYC through the Spring and Summer. Read the full article