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Coppertone (Music Video) - Marcus Smith

IYL: Childish Gambino, Asher Roth, Gym Class Heroes

Marcus Smith is a rapper, singer, and multi-instrumentalist from Cleveland, Ohio. Often performing with his live band, The Rapscallions, Marcus Smith describes his sound as Alternative Hip-Hop and cites artists like Childish Gambino, Gym Class Heroes, and Lenny Kravitz as major influences.

"The song Coppertone was released in June 2023 on my album Unique Melange. It is getting an amazing music video shot by Beyond The Moving Picture out of NE Ohio. It’s a song voicing my frustrations with the injustices in the US/The whole world."

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Going Nowhere - Cinders

IYL: How They Fall, Clouds and Thorns, Michael Barrow and the Tourists

When Cinders take the stage, the Salt Lake City, UT trio uncork a flood of emotion and energy. The vibe beams from the musicians to the crowd and back again as if completing the most perfect circle. The chemistry between these longtime friends manifests out loud within a lush and lively hybrid of alternative, indie, and pop.

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Seriously - Brooke Alexx

IYL: Zoe Clark, Taylor Bickett, emlyn

Pop starlet meets girl-next-door in rising independent artist, Brooke Alexx. Built on a foundation of heartfelt genuineness, Brooke crafts songs that feel like each one was written just for you; the topics are bold and specific, yet all-too-familiar- in bountiful display of coming-of-age concepts and magnetic melodies

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Here's To Us - KNOX

IYL: Arrows in Action, Braden Bales, Hastings, Charlotte Sands

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Beautiful Things - Benson Boone

IYL: Thomas Day, Lauren Spencer Smith, Zach Hood

A need to connect authentically drives every aspect of Benson Boone's artistry. From his unflinchingly honest lyrics to hand-drawn artwork, there is no buffer between him and the listener.

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Skin and Bones - David Kushner

IYL: Chance Pena, Benson Boone, Brenn!

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Eulogize - Shaya Zamora

IYL: honeybee, Meyta, Gavin Zamora

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Choke on My Heart - Haiden

IYL: JORDY, NERIAH, Sam Short

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Blurry Vision - Alex Sampson

IYL: Here At Last, Thomas Day, Dylan Brady

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Sugarcoat - Cousin Simple

IYL: Radattack, Girl Fox, Spirit of the Bear

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Heartbeat - Midheaven

IYL: Matthew Pauling, little luna, Mali-Koa

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Gray - Taylor Acorn

IYL: Arrows in Action, RORY, Sophia Scott

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4 More Hours feat. axaero - Southern Most Gravy

IYL: Seventh Seal, Kaygo The Kid, Flamingos in the Trees

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Songs That Got Lost In Translation - Valley

IYL: joan, Nightly, The Band CAMINO

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Spark of Hope - The Collection

IYL: The Gray Havens, Tow'rs, Little Chief

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Eyes Wide - Alfie Jukes

IYL: Reagan Beem, Ashley Singh, Tors

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Doing Well - Natalie Shay

IYL: Balou, MAIA, Bella Kaye

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Who's There To Hear Me Out - MONOWHALES

IYL: Dear Rouge, Anyway Gang, JJ Wilde

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Welcome to the Lane - Desperate Hauswives

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Two Kids In A Trench Coat - Comfort Club

IYL: seth arlan, healer, Conor

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Effort In - Nina Cobham

IYL: Xadi, Lucy Park, Kevitch

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jUST tRYING tO rELAX - rEDOLENT

IYL: Berta Kennedy, Humour, No Windows

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state of mind - brother bird

IYL: Andy Hull, Gobotron, Caroline Glaser

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Little Rope - Sleater-Kinney

IYL: Courtney Barnett, Louise Post, Rilo Kiley, St. Vincent, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Nothing To Lose - Nectar Woode

IYL: Essence Martins, Ruhan, Eriksson Kaner