kazaizen, the genre-defying project of Saint Paul-based multi-instrumentalist Jonny Kasai, returns with Sky Fish Fly, a 13-track album that pushes the boundaries of psychedelic rock, alternative soul, and experimental pop into new, uncharted territory.
Praised by outlets such as SPIN for blending “Prince-style vocals with Brainfeeder-style experimentation,” and described by Pop Fantasma as lo-fi psychedelia merging city pop, 70s/80s FM soul, jazz, and shoegaze, kazaizen delivers a listening experience that is both nostalgic and forward-looking.
Across its approximately 35-minute runtime, Sky Fish Fly flows between dreamy atmospheres and groove-driven psychedelia. Songs like “Nanoo Nanoo,” “Make It Love,” and the city-pop track “What’s the Meaning – Self” feel like spinning inside a psychedelic cement mixer, complete with jazz and psychedelic soul flourishes throughout. “What Is” evokes a long-lost cousin of 70s soul, rediscovered on a VHS tape and transformed over time into a colourful sonic collage. Meanwhile, “State of Mind” approaches shoegaze territory, with wall-like noise built from samples, vocals, keyboards, and subtle guitar layers. Other highlights include the spacey soul of “Beyond the Stars,” the progressive synth-jazz of “Somewhere Somethings Waiting,” and the playful chaos of “Mr. Musk,” where Elon Musk journeys to Mars, meets psychedelic Martians, and is gently sent back to Earth.
The album also expands kazaizen’s palette into psychedelic R&B, progressive synth-jazz, and experimental soul, blending echo-drenched guitars, warm analogue synths, and soulful melodies into immersive, kaleidoscopic soundscapes. Operating independently, Kasai approaches music-making as an open-ended process; songs begin as fragments of melody, textures, or grooves before evolving into fully realised tracks that blur the line between pop accessibility and psychedelic abstraction.
At its core, kazaizen is about altered perspective: music as atmosphere, vibration, and a shift in consciousness. Sky Fish Fly captures that ethos fully; lo-fi yet rich, soulful yet strange, and always searching for what lies just beyond the visible spectrum.
“With Sky Fish Fly, kazaizen invites listeners on a journey through sound that’s playful, introspective, and utterly fearless,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Jonny Kasai blends psychedelic soul, shoegaze, jazz, and city pop into a universe where every track feels alive, like flipping through a cosmic radio dial at midnight. It’s music that’s lo-fi, immersive, and impossible to categorise, but impossible to forget.”
TRACKLIST: Nanoo Nanoo What Is State of Mind Make It Love What’s the Meaning – Self Been a While Nothing but Regrets Smoove Idk Mr. Musk Real Life Beyond the Stars Somewhere Somethings Waiting
FFO: sombr, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles
Rising rock-pop artist Walter Miller returns with his latest single, “Good Morning LA,” a soaring and emotionally charged track that reveals a more vulnerable side of the singer’s arena-sized sound.
An exciting new force in modern rock, Miller is helping bring stadium rock back into the spotlight with powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and sharp songwriting. Often compared to legendary vocalists known for their range and intensity, Miller’s voice and performance style blend classic rock energy with contemporary pop sensibility.
“Good Morning LA” showcases that balance perfectly. While Miller has built a reputation around electrifying rock performances, the new single leans into a softer, more intimate side of his artistry. Anchored by sweeping instrumentation and Miller’s unmistakable vocals, the track builds into an emotional anthem that highlights both his vocal range and his songwriting depth.
The inspiration behind the song comes from a deeply personal place. Written during a long-distance relationship between New York City and Los Angeles, Miller originally created the song as a gesture of reassurance.
“I wrote this song last year for the guy I was seeing at the time. He was having a lot of anxiety about how we would make long-distance work with me living in New York and him living in Los Angeles,” Miller explains. “I decided one way I’d reassure him would be to write a love song and play it for him the next time I visited.”
That moment never came. The relationship ended before Miller’s planned trip to Los Angeles, but the song remained.
“I never got to play it for him,” Miller says. “But maybe we can make it a smash hit so no matter where he is, an Uber, a grocery store, or a party, he runs the risk of hearing it and remembering the one that got away.”
Blending rock and pop influences, Miller’s music resonates with fans of both classic arena acts and today’s chart-topping pop artists. With heartfelt lyrics, cinematic production, and undeniable vocal power, “Good Morning LA” positions Miller as an artist to watch in the next wave of crossover rock-pop.
The track also carries special meaning for Miller’s family. His father, famously loyal to only listening to Johnny Cash for years, recently surprised him by embracing the song.
“This is actually the first song of mine that my dad really tapped into,” Miller shares. “He loved it immediately. It’s his favourite song I’ve ever made, and honestly, I’d say it’s one of the best in my discography too.”
With “Good Morning LA,” Walter Miller continues to prove that big, emotional rock songs still have a place in today’s music landscape.
“Walter Miller is one of the most exciting new voices in rock-pop right now,” says his publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “With ‘Good Morning LA,’ he delivers a track that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. It’s the kind of song that introduces listeners to an artist they’ll be hearing a lot more from very soon.”
Release Credits Walter Miller – lead vocals, songwriter, backing vocals, production Collin Hanley – production Sam Moses – mastering Zack Page – production, guitar, piano Chris Brush – drums Brenna Wheeler – strings
Additional Background Vocals – Chandler Booth, Madeline Busch, Shlomo Franklin, Merrick Hupman, Madison Stuart, James Yardley
Previous support from Earmilk, Fame Magazine, Entertainment Now, Rolling Hype, Stereo Stickman, Rotate Magazine, Urbanista Magazine, WeSpeakMedia2, Curious For Music, The Cult Gateway, The Further, Indie Chronique, I’m Not From London, Subba Cultcha, and more.
Brooklyn indie rock project explores love, memory, and the quiet transformations of adulthood
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Alt Rock, Indie Pop
FFO: The National, My Morning Jacket, Air, Phoenix
The Brooklyn-based indie rock project A Is For Atom, led by songwriter Michael Cykoski, will release the title track “Out of the Blue” on March 20, 2026, offering the final preview of the forthcoming full-length album Out of the Blue, due for release on April 10, 2026.
Blending indie rock, alt rock, and indie pop, A Is For Atom crafts emotionally direct songs that balance melodic immediacy with reflective storytelling. Drawing influence from artists like The National, My Morning Jacket, Air, and Phoenix, Cykoski’s songwriting often pulls from literature, myth, and lived experience, exploring themes of love, emotional distance, responsibility, and the subtle but profound shifts that come with adulthood.
The new single, “Out of the Blue,” captures the moment when a lifelong friendship unexpectedly turns into something more. Reflecting on shared memories of growing up together in a world that seems to spin faster every day, the song tells the story of realising feelings that can no longer stay hidden. With nostalgic imagery and a heartfelt chorus, “Out of the Blue” also reflects a broader truth: life can change suddenly, and sometimes the most important moments arrive when we least expect them.
The song arrives as the final single before the release of A Is For Atom’s upcoming album of the same name. Out of the Blue brings together newly recorded material alongside fan favorites including “Babylon,” “Upriver,” “Love Birds,” and “No Place Like Home.” Across the album’s twelve tracks, Cykoski continues his exploration of vulnerability, commitment, and the long emotional journey toward belonging.
Other standout moments on the record include “Closer,” a restless but intimate song about choosing connection in a fractured world; “Babylon,” a cinematic reflection on modern life’s chaos and seduction; and “Upriver,” a myth-inspired love story that echoes Odysseus’ long journey home while reflecting on the pull of devotion and identity. Meanwhile, “Love Birds,” the project’s most-streamed track, remains a defining piece of the catalogue, a tender meditation on vulnerability and the fragile balance of love.
Since its inception, A Is For Atom has favoured intimacy over spectacle, building songs that unfold patiently and prioritise emotional clarity over excess. In recent years, Cykoski’s songwriting has entered a new chapter shaped by major life transitions, including becoming a parent, experiences that deepen the emotional stakes across the new album.
The release of Out of the Blue marks the culmination of a gradual rollout that began with a reintroduction of the project’s early work and continued through a series of singles, including “Enola,” “Closer,” and now the title track.
Together, the songs form a cohesive narrative that moves between reflection and forward motion, music about memory, commitment, and the complicated ways people grow toward one another over time.
Ultimately, Out of the Blue is an album about recognising the moments that change us, sometimes quietly, sometimes suddenly, and learning to embrace what arrives unexpectedly.
A Is For Atom is working on a new album for release later this year.
“With Out of the Blue, A Is For Atom delivers a record that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant. Each song is a quiet revelation, exploring love, memory, and the moments that shape who we become, sometimes in ways we never see coming,” notes music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.
About A Is For Atom
A Is For Atom is the Brooklyn-based songwriting project of Michael Cykoski, an indie rock artist whose music blends melodic immediacy with deeply personal, narrative-driven songwriting. Drawing influence from literature, myth, and lived experience, his songs explore love, emotional distance, responsibility, and the quiet but seismic shifts that come with adulthood. The project’s most-streamed track, “Love Birds,” helped define A Is For Atom’s intimate and emotionally resonant sound. With the release of Out of the Blue, Cykoski continues expanding the project’s world, creating music that is romantic but unsentimental, reflective yet forward-looking, and rooted in emotional honesty.
Genre: Adult Alternative / Jazz / Cape Jazz / World Jazz / Vocal Jazz
Canadian singer-songwriter Heather Ferguson will release her new digital single “Broken Horned Kudu” on March 20, 2026. Rooted in jazz and shaped by cross-cultural collaboration, the recording brings together Ferguson and leading South African musicians in Cape Town, blending Cape Jazz, world jazz, and contemporary vocal storytelling.
Inspired by Ferguson’s travels across East and Southern Africa, “Broken Horned Kudu” reflects on tragedy, resilience, and the fragility of life. The song uses the image of a kudu with a broken horn as a metaphor for individuals and cultures that endure despite powerful forces beyond their control. Featuring both English and Xhosa vocals, the single offers a deeply human narrative while prioritising shared musical language and collaboration.
Initial recording sessions took place in Cape Town under the musical direction of renowned South African jazz pianist and arranger George Werner. Post-production was completed in Victoria, British Columbia, with Canadian producer Wynn Gogol, maintaining close creative dialogue between the artists throughout the process.
Musically, “Broken Horned Kudu” draws from Cape Jazz ensemble traditions, African rhythmic foundations, and spacious acoustic production. The result is a thoughtful, narrative-driven recording that highlights both individual voices and collective expression.
“Broken Horned Kudu became a way to talk about resilience and the will to survive, even when that resilience is compromised by desperate choices,” says Ferguson. “Despite that, we find hope. In Xhosa, they say Kuzolunga — it will all be fine.”
The single marks an important step in Ferguson’s artistic evolution, expanding her jazz-rooted songwriting through international collaboration. Her work continues to explore themes of loss, power, and resilience, shaped by travel, literature, and human connection.
“Broken Horned Kudu is a rare and compelling cross-cultural collaboration that speaks directly to the power of jazz as a global language,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Heather Ferguson’s storytelling is both intimate and expansive, and the musical dialogue with South African artists brings depth, authenticity, and emotional resonance. This is a thoughtful, beautifully crafted recording that connects audiences across borders and traditions.”
Recording & Production
Recorded at Cape Town Sound Studio, Cape Town, South AfricaProducer, Composer, Arranger, Piano: George WernerXhosa Lyrics & Vocals: Esihle ValelaEnglish Lyrics, Composition & Vocals: Heather FergusonTrumpet: Muneeb HermansBass: Wesley RustinDrums: Kevin GibsonPost-Production & Producer: Wynn Gogol (1 Ton Studio, Victoria, Canada)Artwork: Lia Amber Collins
About Heather Ferguson
Heather Ferguson is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Victoria, British Columbia. Rooted in jazz and focused on storytelling and social reflection, her work explores themes of loss, power, and resilience through a deeply human lens. Drawing on a life shaped by literature, travel, and collaboration, Ferguson creates music that connects across cultures.
“Broken Horned Kudu” represents a significant milestone in her artistic journey and a meaningful collaboration with South African musicians.
“…lyrically powerful moments buoyed by certain wisdoms, the set has all the twists that we can expect from a strong collection of Vancouver Island jazz talent. ” — Will Chernoff, Rhythm Changes
“Lush Life is the Victoria-based artist’s smashing debut album. And while it may be her first full-length CD, Ferguson has been honing her singing chops for years. This is not a beginner’s voice. This is the voice of an experienced student and lover of jazz who has been paying close attention over a lifetime to the best interpreters of the 20th century’s classics and standards. You can hear it in her beautiful phrasing and in her engaging, confident, generous, insightful and passionate performance. She is a consummate storyteller who keeps things interesting and inviting.” — Sharna Searle in Toronto’s, The Whole Note
Of her debut album, Lush Life, “This is a very accomplished and warmly recommended debut album by a singer whose reputation must surely spread internationally,” — Bruce Crowther, UK Jazz Journal reviewer and author of “Singing Jazz: The Singers and their Styles
Heather Ferguson is heard here in peak form awash in the elegant and mesmerizing sounds of saxophonist Barrie Sorensen and trumpeter Miguelito Valdes…The result is that the performance throughout the album is marvelously clean and the music itself can only be called luminous. — Jean Keith Fagon, The Jazz Project
Art Cover Credit: Sage Mozer | Photo Credits: Naomi Letourneau
Genre: Americana, Indie, Folk | FFO: MJ Landerman, Hudson Freeman, Big Thief, Jesse Wells
Emerging Colorado artist Luc Letourneau unveils his debut album, Next Life / One More Day Like This, a literate, gritty deconstruction of the “autopilot” life. Recorded in Boulder, the 10-track record functions as part Americana hymn and part indie-rock manifesto, anchored by an anti-perfectionist philosophy Letourneau calls the “premature spark.” By prioritising the raw, unvarnished life of a song over glossy studio production, the album offers a sound that is both timelessly rooted and strikingly fresh.
Influenced by the raw storytelling of Neil Young and the modern vulnerability of Big Thief, Luc’s debut balances the conversational grit of the contemporary indie scene with tender Americana soul. Tracks like the argumentative, faith-confronting “Awesomest Man” and the title track “Next Life” showcase a profound emotional honesty, inviting audiences to look beyond modern distractions to the “unresolvement” of the human experience. Perfect for fans of MJ Lenderman and authentic, image-rich storytelling, the album marks Letourneau as a definitive new voice in the independent landscape.
“Luc Letourneau’s debut album is a rare combination of raw honesty and intellectual friction,” says Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “He captures the tension of growing up in a world that often moves on autopilot. Next Life / One More Day Like This isn’t just an album; it’s a defiant stance against digital distraction and a pursuit of wisdom in a cynical world. Luc’s voice is one we expect to hear shaping the scene for years to come.”
About Luc Letourneau
Luc Letourneau crafts a raw, atmospheric brand of alternative folk that feels like a cinematic awakening to the modern world. With a voice that balances grit and vulnerability, his music is a collision of folk-protest honesty and indie-alt depth, grounded in acoustic storytelling yet charged with youthful energy.
Growing up in Boulder, Luc found inspiration in the tension between sanctuary and the unknown. His songwriting emerges from “liminal spaces”—the quiet of an unguarded morning, the historic wood-paneled halls of the Strater in Durango, and the visceral realization that the monsters we run from are often reflections of ourselves. His lyrics explore what he calls the “pole of life,” a tether to personal values in an era of constant noise.
Luc’s connection to music began in infancy and evolved through years of mastering the storytelling of Neil Young. He wrote the album’s title track at 12 and spent years refining his craft on Colorado stages, including three appearances at the Boulder International Film Festival. The album’s finale, “7 Years Here, 8 Years Gone,” serves as a literal time capsule, stitching in childhood recordings to create a sonic bridge between his 13-year-old self and his current adult perspective.
Career Highlights & Credentials
Managed his own artist identity, professional registrations with ASCAP and Songtrust
Developed a comprehensive digital media kit (2025)
Recorded and finalised debut studio album in Noulder
Six years performing locally in Colorado; three-time performer at Boulder International Film Festival
Following Next Life / One More Day Like This, Letourneau is preparing an instrumental EP for summer 2026 release and is already writing his second album. His debut project signals a definitive arrival: a record that prizes the unfinished, the sincere, and the small wisdoms that keep us honest.
Max Nemo is an independent artist and producer crafting music that bridges personal reflection and cinematic soundscapes. Her debut album, Nexus, is a testament to the transformative power of music, both a mirror of internal worlds and a conduit for shared human experience.
Independent artist and producer Max Nemo unveils her debut album, Nexus, a deeply intimate yet expansively cinematic work that transforms personal experiences into universal reflections. Written and produced over several years, the album blends orchestral textures and ethereal soundscapes, inviting listeners into a world where moments of grief, detachment, and rebirth coexist with quiet beauty and hope.
“Max Nemo comes from the Latin word nemo, meaning nobody and everybody,” explains Max Nemo. “At the heart of Max Nemo is the idea ‘I am, we are.’ My music feels like it belongs to anyone, a shared space for emotion and reflection.”
Nexus was conceived during a period of personal transition. Following a move back home from Los Angeles, Max found herself navigating feelings of loss, uncertainty, and self-reconstruction. Much of the album emerged from a small, quiet room with a single window, a vantage point on the outside world that mirrored her inner journey. In these moments of stillness, fragments of life, stories from friends and strangers, and subtle observations of light and change slowly wove together into the fabric of Nexus.
“Music is a form of transmission,” Max Nemo reflects. “It carries what I’ve learned through darkness and offers it back as warmth. Nexus is a quiet crack of light in the dark, inviting listeners to pause, breathe, and find their way forward.”
Classified as Alternative, Experimental, Indie, and Cinematic, Max Nemo’s work evokes comparisons to Bon Iver, Frank Ocean, and Imogen Heap. Nexus unfolds like a film without images, blending vulnerability with grandeur, and creating a listening experience both intimate and expansive.
Track Highlights
Fool – The album’s opening step into the unknown, a meditation on trusting oneself and the path ahead.
Nyad – Inspired by the endurance and perseverance of oceanic journeys, a reminder to keep moving through doubt.
Latter Love – A tender reflection on holding on and letting go, capturing the complexity of deep emotional attachment.
Sisyphus Madness – Love that endures time, distance, and change, akin to pushing a stone uphill with someone by your side.
The Catcher’s Mitt – A grounding reminder of identity in a noisy, overwhelming world.
La La Land – A vocal-free interlude honoring dreams and the struggles inherent in pursuing them.
F&F – Contemplation on the fleeting beauty and fragility of life.
2,22 – A quiet, luminous celebration of small moments that make life feel alive.
The Way I Do – Looking back with pride and acceptance at the chosen path of life.
O – A three-chapter reflection on panic, rhythm, and the cycles of destruction and rebirth.
“Max Nemo’s Nexus is a rare debut that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Her ability to translate moments of vulnerability, transformation, and quiet introspection into expansive, cinematic soundscapes sets her apart in the contemporary music landscape. This is an album that doesn’t just invite you to listen, it invites you to inhabit a world, feel its textures, and discover pieces of yourself within it.”
Artwork Credits: Katie Dauson | Press Images Credits: James Nickle
Independent artist Katie Dauson has released her new single, “The Company We Keep,” a swirling, 1960s-inspired psychedelic rock track that blends vintage influences with a playful, modern physical release concept. The song will be issued digitally alongside a special 7-inch vinyl picture disc, featuring a 3D design and cover artwork, with 3D glasses included in the packaging, turning the record into a fully immersive visual and musical experience.
“The Company We Keep” came together unexpectedly during a quiet evening at home. Dauson had already planned several early-2026 releases, but something about the schedule didn’t feel complete. Known for her fondness for symmetry, she prefers to release music in pairs for vinyl editions, and with three songs prepared, she knew she needed one more.
That missing song arrived in an instant.
“One evening after dinner, I was sitting at the kitchen table with my dad, sipping a glass of wine, when the words just hit me between the eyes,” Dauson recalls. “According to him, my face went completely blank. He thought something was wrong, but I was fine, I just grabbed a pen and paper and wrote the song right there.”
The resulting track captures the spirit of classic 1960s psychedelic rock, both lyrically and sonically. The song tells the story of someone who isolates themselves from the world and watches life drift by from a distance. Yet beneath the introspective mood lies a thread of optimism. In the final verse, the character prepares to sleep in anticipation of a new day, and notably, the pre-chorus disappears after that moment, a subtle musical shift that Dauson believes hints at hope and change.
Musically, “The Company We Keep” draws inspiration from the experimental spirit of the 1960s rock era, particularly bands like Strawberry Alarm Clock, whose colourful sound helped define psychedelic rock. That era’s willingness to experiment with new textures, from unconventional instrumentation to effects, shaped Dauson’s approach to the track.
Interestingly, restraint became part of the creative process. While she initially planned to use an array of effects pedals on the rhythm guitar, she ultimately chose a cleaner sound.
For the recording, Dauson played a left-handed 2012 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry, a guitar whose tone and style evoke the classic rock era that inspired the track.
The single was engineered, mixed, and mastered by James Nickle, continuing the long-standing collaboration behind many of Dauson’s recordings. Dauson wrote the song’s music and lyrics and performed rhythm guitar on the track.
With its nostalgic psychedelic sound, thoughtful storytelling, and a visually striking 3D vinyl edition, “The Company We Keep” offers listeners both a sonic journey and a collectable piece of art, celebrating the adventurous spirit of 1960s rock while presenting it through a distinctly modern lens.
Default User, the collaborative project between New York City producers Aria and 5thPlanet, unveil their long-awaited debut project Rotation Demon. Blending techno, trance, ambient, noise, and experimental electronica, the release draws from years spent navigating the city’s underground DIY music scene and the stark poetry of its industrial margins.
The duo first met in Brooklyn in 2018, bonding instantly over a shared love of techno, late-night bar hopping, and the unfiltered spirit of New York’s experimental communities. After years of working independently, they came together without a clear end goal, only a mutual desire to explore sound. Their collaboration evolved organically, absorbing influences from ambient music, trance, electro, classic rock, and the raw textures of the local noise scene. Three years later, Rotation Demon emerged as a cohesive sonic journey that bridges those worlds.
The project’s origins lie in long nocturnal excursions through the city’s forgotten industrial spaces. These environments, cold, alienating, yet strangely intimate, became a catalyst. Eventually, the duo discovered a decrepit piano, whose worn character and haunting resonances became the skeletal framework of the record. From those murky recordings, they constructed a soundscape that feels both futuristic and deeply human.
Fans of artists such as John 00 Fleming, Floating Points, Dave Angel, DJ Stingray 313, Legowelt, Frankie Bones, Joey Beltram, Ken Ishii, Crystal Castles, and exael will find familiar touchpoints in Default User’s immersive, genre-fluid approach.
“Rotation Demon is a striking debut that feels both futuristic and deeply personal,” says Danielle Holian,Decent Music PR. “Default User has created a world that pulls from the grit of New York’s underground and the emotional depth of ambient and trance, resulting in a record that’s as immersive on headphones as it is on a dancefloor. It’s rare to hear a project that balances experimentation and accessibility so naturally; this is just the beginning for them.”
Tracklist
Bad Gateway Recalling the brash optimism of the early 2010s, the duo relives their formative years as bedroom recording artists, channeling nostalgia through fractured club rhythms.
Paradise Planet After crash-landing on a mysterious world, they discover a utopia of euphoric ravers—yet a quiet unease lingers beneath the surface.
Rubber Moses Named in reference to Robert Moses, whose vision of urban development reshaped and fractured communities, the track reflects the hostile atmospheres that inspired the project’s sonic architecture.
Xhemicals A descent through the urban abyss launches the duo into the cosmos, tunneling through a pulsar that irreversibly alters their consciousness.
Rotation Demon Following this transformation, they reach a heightened state of awareness. Upon returning to Paradise Planet, they confront the duality of meaning and emptiness in what once felt like home.
Amnesia A vulnerable and unresolved reflection, closing the journey with ambiguity and emotional residue.
“Lil Crush has quickly become known for his ability to connect with his listeners through his music” – EARMILK
“He has made his music a household favorite” – ALL HIP HOP
“Perspicuous story telling ability and pristine vocal arrangements” – THE SOURCE
Matthew Beachy, professionally known as Lil Crush, The Baby Goat, announces the release of his highly anticipated new album, Reel Music, a bold, immersive project that solidifies his position as one of the most dynamic and genre-defying artists of his generation. Spanning 30 tracks and 1 hour and 31 minutes, the album is a multidimensional journey through emotion, sound, and cultural fusion.
Born in Minneapolis and raised between Bogotá, Colombia and the United States, Lil Crush embodies the spirit of dual heritage. His artistry is rooted in Afro-Colombian identity and shaped by a life lived across borders, resulting in a sonic world that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant. A shapeshifter by nature, Beachy wears many masks, and every one of them speaks truth. As Lil Crush, he seamlessly blends hip hop, R&B, alternative country, and experimental pop into heartfelt anthems that balance vulnerability with confidence, raw emotion with melodic mastery.
The album Reel Music marks two decades of performance for Lil Crush, now 25. His career began at just five years old, when he first took the stage in Bogotá. This milestone project reflects that journey, bringing together the full range of artistic personas he has developed over the years.
Reel Music, is a testament to this fearless creative vision. Across the album, Lil Crush collaborates with a wide range of artists, including Colombian Crush, THR333, The Latin Prince, Fa’id, BRIZO, and Beachy himself, expanding his musical universe while remaining grounded in emotional authenticity.
TRACKLIST
1. I Hate Partying Alone (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 2. Devilish Angel (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 3. Want U (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 4. De’ MN Pools (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 5. Solo (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy) 6. Lies Freestyle (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 7. Un Momento Mas (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy) 8. Meta gURL (with Colombian Crush and THR333) 9. Helado (with Colombian Crush, Fa’id, The Latin Prince and THR333) 10. 5enses (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 11. Fallin’ (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy) 12. Ciudad Amurallada (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, THR333) 13. On my way! (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 14. missn’ you (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 15. B.O.B (with Colombian Crush, THR333) 16. Agoostic (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy) 17. Turkey (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 18. Poco Loco (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, THR333) 19. Cinderella (with Colombian Crush, THR333 20. Kiss Me Thru the Phone (with Colombian Crush, THR333) 21. Randy + Ronda (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 22. Sativa Toker / Saratoga (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 23. Viral Love (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 24. Twisted (with Colombian Crush, THR333) 25. X (with Colombian Crush, THR333) 26. BURRRB0N (with Colombian Crush, The Latin Prince, Beachy) 27. Lose Yourself (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 28. Wrong (with Colombian Crush, THR333) 29. LUV (with Colombian Crush, Beachy) 30. 7UP (with Colombian Crush, Beachy)
Beyond his work as Lil Crush, Beachy expands his artistic identity through multiple creative personas. As The Latin Prince, he channels the vibrant sounds of reggaeton, bachata, cumbia, corridos, and vallenato, honouring his Afro-Latin roots while pushing Latin music into bold new territory. Rather than replicating tradition, he reimagines it, building bridges between generations and genres.
Under his given name, Beachy, he is also a producer and sonic architect. He produces his own work as well as the experimental projects of THR333 (The Hardship Reveal 333), the boundary-pushing Minneapolis-based band he founded in 2024. Through THR333, he merges experimental rock with forward-thinking production, crafting music that defies categorisation and resonates deeply.
Lil Crush first gained widespread attention with his breakout single “Suni Lee,” an Olympic-inspired anthem dedicated to fellow Minnesotan gymnast Suni Lee. The song became a cultural moment, inspiring young people to chase greatness and embrace their inner “Baby Goat.” In recognition of its impact, a large mural featuring both Suni and Lil Crush, along with the lyrics from the anthem he wrote in her honour, has been painted in bold lettering on a wall in St. Paul the twin city to his hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota. From 2019 to 2022, he was signed to the Minneapolis hip hop powerhouse WEON Records, where he developed his sound and built key creative partnerships.
In 2020, Lil Crush launched his annual Baby Goat mixtape series, inspired by Lil Wayne’s iconic Carter era. Released alongside his official studio albums, the series quickly became a defining extension of his artistry, with the first official instalment titled Baby Goat 2. The project gained notable industry attention, earning consistent placement throughout the year on the popular “Monday to Monday” Spotify playlist curated by Gary Vaynerchuk and Mike Boyd Jr..
In 2021, Beachy launched his own creative label and brand, Planet Crush. By 2025, the Minnesota-based label had expanded globally, signing and developing artists, bands, and producers across multiple genres. More than a label, Planet Crush is a thriving artistic ecosystem built on fearless creativity and emotional truth.
For Lil Crush, music is more than sound; it is a multidimensional experience and a platform for identity, evolution, and connection. He refuses to be boxed into any genre or label.
He doesn’t call himself a rapper; he calls himself an artist.
Whether performing solo or lighting up stages with THR333, Lil Crush is more than a musician; he is a movement.
“With Reel Music, Lil Crush isn’t just releasing an album, he’s unveiling a universe,” says music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Thirty tracks, zero boundaries. He moves effortlessly between cultures, genres, and identities, and somehow makes it all feel cohesive, intentional, and deeply human. This project doesn’t chase trends; it sets its own frequency. Lil Crush is proving that evolution isn’t a phase for him, it’s the foundation.”
Dailla is a singer, songwriter, and composer who writes from the heart and performs from the gut. Drawing inspiration from her background as a psychology student, her music explores how people think, feel, and connect, touching on love, confusion, and the quiet frustration of living in a society that often asks us to be less.
“I can become bolder, louder, and a little more out of line on stage,” Dailla explains. “It’s my way of going against society’s pressure to be perfect at all times.”
A true multi-instrumentalist, Dailla plays piano, guitar, drums, and vocals, giving her complete creative freedom to shape her sound from the inside out. Raised on classic rock, she grew up surrounded by raw guitars, big emotions, and unfiltered intensity, elements that still echo strongly through her musical DNA today. Her modern influences include Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, whose emotionally driven pop inspires her to create music that is both bold and vulnerable.
Blending alternative pop with deep, introspective lyricism, Dailla crafts immersive sonic landscapes filled with raw emotion and ethereal textures. With every release, she continues to refine her artistic identity, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining an intimate and authentic connection with her audience.
Now, Dailla releases her powerful new single ‘lalalove me’, a 2-minute-and-33-second alt-pop rock track that confronts pressure, judgment, and the courage it takes to stay true to yourself.
The song was born out of a deeply frustrating industry experience. After seeking guidance from so-called professionals, Dailla was met with criticism rather than support.
“At that meeting, I was told I wasn’t interesting enough, that I should shave my head or dye my hair red to be ‘something’,” Dailla recalls. “They came completely unprepared. They didn’t know my songs and were looking at my Instagram for the first time during the meeting. They talked about me as if I wasn’t even there. No one really cared about my music or who I am as an artist. ‘lalalove me’ came from that frustration and anger, from being judged and almost written off without any real effort to understand me as an artist or a person.”
‘lalalove me’ speaks to a world that is quick to label and slow to listen, continuing Dailla’s signature storytelling approach. It’s a reminder that not every opinion deserves to shape you, and that staying true to yourself can be the most powerful form of resistance. The message is clear: even when others doubt you, judge you, or don’t know how to “handle” you, trust your voice and keep moving toward your dream.
Musically, the track blends alternative pop-rock with a darker, emotional edge. A distinctive, droning electric guitar motif runs throughout the song, supported by rougher, more forceful drums. Dailla’s vocal performance is raw, expressive, and emotionally charged, amplifying the honesty of the lyrics and underscoring her authenticity.
The music video for “Lalalove Me” works with the concept of four different versions of Dailla competing with each other to prove which one is the “best.” Barbie Dailla, Real Dailla, Psycho Dailla, and Bossy Dailla meet in one place — at a job interview, where they must justify their own existence.
Each of them represents a different side of her personality, a different response to social pressure, and a different way of coping with prejudice. While “Barbie Dailla” tries to fit in and meet expectations, “Bossy Dailla” appears confident and uncompromising, “Psycho Dailla” unleashes suppressed anger and raw emotions, and the authentic Dailla searches for balance between them.
With a touch of exaggeration, the video portrays the inner conflict and the absurdity of a situation in which a person is forced to “choose” who they are supposed to be — instead of simply being themselves. Dailla collaborated with Native Films on the production of the music video.
“Dailla is an artist who leads with honesty and fearlessness,” says Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “With ‘lalalove me’, she turns personal frustration into a powerful statement about self-worth, creative integrity, and resilience. It’s a song that captures exactly where she is right now; unapologetic, emotionally raw, and ready to be heard.”
Previous singles such as ‘Middle Stone’, ‘Hide and Seek’, ‘Running Wild’, ‘Cupid’, ‘Garden’, ‘Some Love’, ‘Twisted Heart’, and ‘It’s You’ showcase Dailla’s signature mix of catchy melodies, playful textures, and sharp production, a sound that has helped define her artistic identity and grow her fanbase. With hooks made for dancing and lyrics made to sing along to, Dailla’s music lingers long after the last note fades.
With ‘lalalove me’, Dailla doesn’t just release a song; she makes a statement.
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