Sophia Kaloustian is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for her emotive performances and original music. A dynamic singer-songwriter with a unique voice and powerful storytelling ability, Sophia draws inspiration from her diverse musical influences. Sophia crafts emotionally resonant songs that explore themes of love, personal growth, and self-reflection. Her sound blends elements of pop, rock, indie-pop, and musical theater, creating a style that’s both contemporary and timeless.
Sophia’s musical journey began at a young age, and she honed her craft through years of dedication to both performance and songwriting. As a performer, Sophia’s stage presence captivates audiences, whether she’s singing in an intimate setting or a larger venue. She has developed her craft through well over a decade of live performances, constantly refining her artistry and expanding her musical range. In 2023, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. Since then, she has been capturing the hearts of listeners through her original music, with her captivating vocals and honest lyrics.
In 2024, she released her singles “best intentions” and “slow dancing, slow destruction” offering a glimpse of her growth as both an artist and songwriter. Her dedication to authenticity and her unwavering commitment to her craft set her apart in the ever-changing music industry. As she looks ahead, Sophia Kaloustian is poised to become a defining voice in music, inspiring others through her journey of creativity, vulnerability, and passion.
“This project dissects not only the inevitable grief associated with heartbreak, but also grief for the version of me that only existed being romantically co-dependently attached to someone else in an ever-present state of limerence and the obligation to then completely rewire my internal and external worlds to evolve into someone I’ve never been before.”
– Sophia Kaloustian
Mariah The Scientist has delivered her newest single, her first official release in over a year. The new single, produced by Nineteen85 and Jet SkiPurp is available to stream now.
Stream “Burning Blue” today.
After teasing the record on a critically acclaimed viral stream with DDG, BIA has delivered her hotly coveted new single, “WE ON GO,” featuring production fromHonorable C.N.O.T.E.. The new song marks BIA’s first official release of the year, and her first drop following a scintillating 2024 campaign that saw her reach new career heights.
“We On Go” is available now. Stream it here
emerging American pop artist based in London KAYELLE shares new single Blue – an energetic, dark pop track that blends astrological and romantic themes to create a feminine, confident vibe to kick off the summer.
Blue is out now on your streaming service of choice, via APOLLO Distribution.
Listen to Blue below:
Double Gold and Platinum award-winning artist AViVA is an artist unafraid of baring all in her music. AViVA and her unique alt pop sound has created a growing groundswell online, building a strong community of fans- her ‘Outsiders’. She continues to explore the themes of control and isolation. The Los Angeles based artist describes her songs as being about the “Outsider experience” something clearly expressed in both her lyrics and the sonic palate of her catalogue.
AViVA’s latest single, “Heaven & Hell,” is a bold, anthemic release from her forthcoming album Eyes Wide Shut. With raw guitars, pounding percussion, and soaring vocals, the track captures both sonic power and emotional depth. Lyrically, it offers a critique of the passivity and soul-selling often associated with the music industry—a world AViVA has deliberately remained independent from, refusing to hand over her masters or compromise her values. “‘Heaven & Hell’ reflects my own experiences,” she shares. “The devil, literal or not, sits waiting for the next artist to fall into the trap.” Still, she leaves space for the listener to interpret the song through their own lens. “I have my story, but I want others to apply their own lives and feelings to it. That’s something I always strive for in my music.”
Her distinct sound and message has garnered the support of tastemakers globally on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. With a Billboard top ten track, AViVA has amassed over 10 Billion global streams, toured with the likes of Yungblud, Poppy, Pale waves, Enter Shikari and played on numerous festivals, including Mad Cool (Spain) Splendour in the grass (AUS) Riot (USA) Stagecoach (USA) Rock For The People (CZ) Download (UK) Pinkpop (Netherlands) and GoodThings (AUS). This year has her embarking on a world tour alongside playing at Reading and Leeds Festival (UK) Warped Tour (USA) Rock Am Ring (GER) Graspop (BEL). AViVA is a signed author with two books published by Pan Macmillan and is currently completing her third. An artist who thrives on world-building, she creates immersive experiences for her fans through both music and literature. With her upcoming album Eyes Wide Shut, she’s expanding her creative universe even further. In her forthcoming book, she builds a rich cyberpunk world inspired by the album, which will also be brought to life through an accompanying graphic novel, exclusive activations on her 3,000-strong Discord community, and much more.
Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig reveals plans for an official soundtrack to the new documentary about his life, Desire: The Carl Craig Story, directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye. The collection, coming via his prolific and seminal Planet E Recordings, is a historic release, featuring music from across Craig’s vast catalog, including several tracks that have never been digitally released. These selections span his many aliases and projects, offering a rare glimpse into the full scope of his groundbreaking career.
Arriving today, the first single is “No More Words,” originally released in 1991 and now available digitally for the first time. A foundational track in the Detroit techno canon, “No More Words” captures the emotive synths and tight grooves of Craig’s sound that would soon resonate across dance floors worldwide. Its reissue marks a moment of reflection on the genre’s roots and evolution.
The soundtrack serves as a companion to Desire: The Carl Craig Story, a new documentary directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye and produced by Sovereign Films that follows Carl’s journey from Detroit’s middle-class roots to global stardom, set against the city’s decline and recovery. The film explores his work at the intersection of music, art, and culture, from his collaborations with Bottega Veneta to his Party/After-Party installation, acquired by the Detroit Institute of Arts and exhibited at MOCA Los Angeles.
GRAMMY-winning producer, DJ, and mixing engineer Cassian releases his newest single, “SOS.” The track serves as his debut on John Summit’s Experts Only label, home to house and techno superstars like Green Velvet, Max Styler, and Kevin De Vries.
Cassian deploys his signature knack for maximum impact on “SOS,” stirring up a wave of suspense with a dramatic build-up and kinetic vocal sample before dropping into a syncopated bass line that drives the track forward with pulsing urgency. A flagship moment in Cassian’s DJ set as of late, you can watch Cassian deliver the energy to a sold-out crowd at London’s KOKO club here.
“Someone told me I look like the Easter Island statues, so at the start of the year, I went on a trip to check them out in the flesh. When I arrived, they started singing this song to me. I quickly recorded it and then was immediately possessed by a spirit who sampled it and produced it into ‘SOS’. So I guess it was a spiritual ghost producer.” — Cassian
Montreal-born singer-songwriter and producer mokina reveals her gorgeous, new EP ‘mirage’.
The five track display of gentle, dreamy, indie-folk arrives with three previously unheard tracks; title track mirage, ‘heartbreaker’ and ‘dont wait por mim’. See below for the full tracklist:
Mirage
- True
- Sinner
- Mirage
- Heartbreaker
- Dont wait por him
The record sees mokina dive into the complexities, illusions and delusions that often surround romantic connections. It sees them pull from her experiences of wxmanhood, pushing back against the constant critique and scrutiny wxman have come to accept as the norm. Sharing more about the EP, mokina explained: As wxmen, we’re taught to carry shame for things that are simply human—desire, detachment, choosing ourselves. These songs are about normalizing those experiences and letting go of that inner guilt. They hold space for that emotional complexity, and say, ‘It’s okay—you’re allowed to feel this.’
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira share ‘Midnight’, the first release from their new album Here To Stay set for release on June 3rd. Listen here.
A dynamic Celtic folk fiddle and cello duo, Jocelyn & Ellen fuse traditional and contemporary music styles, creating a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. Complemented by lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.
With their new single ‘Midnight’, the duo offer a captivating instrumental journey that captures the quiet intensity and camaraderie of life on the road. As the first glimpse into their upcoming album Here To Stay, the track sets a warm, immersive tone that blends tradition with personal storytelling, without needing a single lyric.
“This track is made up of two tunes – ‘The Final Stretch’, written by Ellen as she wrapped up the final stretch of her PhD, and ‘Midnight Ceilidh’, a reel I wrote to celebrate the vibrant energy of life on the road,” said Jocelyn Pettit (Fiddle). “We are so grateful for the amazing community and welcoming hosts we meet along our music journey, who help make new places feel like home, and the wonderful conversations and kitchen parties shared!”
ABBIE CALLAHAN
“Yo-Yo”
• Riding the momentum of her breakout single “Marry Jane,” Abbie Callahan returns with “Yo-Yo,” a twangy, emotionally tangled track that captures all the dizzying ups and downs of a fleeting romance.
• “I wrote ‘Yo-Yo’ about an 8-day situationship, and I’m glad I at least got something good out of that whole experience. It’s light and fun sounding, but lyrically dark and pretty sad.” — Abbie Callahan
• With Charlie Worsham on guitar and Oscar Charles (Kassi Ashton, Madeline Edwards) at the helm, “Yo-Yo” finds Abbie spinning bluegrass-pop with a bittersweet twist. Think Sierra Ferrell grit meets early Kacey Musgraves charm. Abbie’s first-ever Bonnaroo performance is around the corner in mid-June, with her debut EP arriving later this year.
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