It’s been a minute since our last Fresh Finds From East of 8th update, but the music hasn’t slowed a bit. This round brings six standout new releases that span the spectrum from alt-pop introspection to indie-rock urgency and desert-country psychedelia. Whether it’s the human pushback against the digital grind, the humor in heartbreak, or the quiet moments of coming home to oneself, each artist brings a distinct voice to today’s thriving landscape of emerging and independent music.
Arts Fishing Club – “Some Kind of Dangerous”
Arts Fishing Club’s new single, “Some Kind of Dangerous,” channels both rebellion and reflection in equal measure. Built on driving percussion and soaring guitars, the track wrestles with humanity’s uneasy relationship with technology. As frontman Christopher Kessenich explains, “‘Some Kind of Dangerous’ is a desperate plea to remain human—dangerous flesh and blood—as we rapidly witness ourselves evolving into machines.” That tension between digital overload and raw emotion defines the band’s sound—one that feels both anthemic and immediate. Known for their adventurous spirit and viral live shows (often featuring a grill master cooking hot dogs on stage), Arts Fishing Club channel that same fearless energy into performances that feel as genuine as they are unforgettable.
Aubrie Sellers – “Villain of the Week”
Aubrie Sellers takes aim at the chaos of modern dating with her new single “Villain of the Week.” Blending her trademark “garage country” grit with fuzzy pop-rock production, the Nashville artist channels post-heartbreak clarity into a witty, sharp-edged anthem. Inspired by the rotating antagonists of old Westerns and TV shows, Sellers and co-writer Park Chisolm re-imagine that trope for the app-based dating era: “It feels like you’re always facing a new minor villain, but never finding someone who stays,” she says. With glitchy textures, soaring harmonies, and guitar-driven hooks, the track hints at a darker new era for the genre-bending songwriter whose roots in country are just the starting point, and whose musical palette reaches confidently into rock, pop, and beyond.
Ruby Jones – “Bad Ideas”
Ruby Jones returns with “Bad Ideas,” a lush and defiant slice of desert-tinged psychedelia that blends emotional clarity with cinematic sweep. Channeling influences from Emmylou Harris to Weyes Blood, the Naarm/Melbourne artist explores themes of repression and release over a warm, analog soundscape shaped by vintage gear and tape machines. “It’s about shaking loose the shame and repression we all feel… and transforming it into something wild and beautiful,” Jones says. Co-written with longtime collaborator Jules Pascoe, the track captures both grit and grace—a cathartic exorcism you can dance to. As a preview of her forthcoming album Souvenir, “Bad Ideas” showcases the textured warmth and introspection shaping this new chapter of her sound.
Keni Titus – “off day”
With her new single “off day,” Los Angeles alt-pop artist Keni Titus captures the uneasy quiet of emotional exhaustion — those stretches when, as she puts it, “nothing is technically wrong, but nothing feels right either.” Blending bright acoustic textures with wry self-awareness, the track sets the tone for her forthcoming debut album AngelPink, due in February 2026. Titus describes the project’s central theme as a balance of “grace and grit, green smoothies and cigarettes,” turning vulnerability into something both tender and self-reflective. The single points toward an album that promises to explore honesty, contrast, and the imperfect balance of growing up in public.
Henry Thompson – “Already Gone”
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Henry Thompson pairs bright, easygoing melodies with quietly devastating lyrics on his new single “Already Gone.” Rooted in the storytelling traditions of folk and country yet framed with the polish of modern pop, the track captures the bittersweet feeling of love lost and lessons learned. Thompson’s smooth delivery and melodic warmth give the song an inviting familiarity, while his thoughtful lyricism adds emotional depth. Having performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage and volunteering with Musicians on Call (a nonprofit bringing live and recorded music to patients in healthcare settings), Thompson is steadily gathering a following through authentic songwriting and a commitment to the DIY grind that drives so many independent artists.
Mylo Bybee – “Time Machine”
Boise alt-rock outfit Mylo Bybee channel nostalgia and forward motion on their new single “Time Machine,” a cinematic burst of emotion that captures both the ache of reflection and the rush of renewal. Driven by sharp guitars and surging rhythms, the track balances grit and melody in a sound that nods to the anthemic spirit of early-2000s alternative rock. “It walks the line between looking forward, imagining a more robust existence for all of us, and looking back, reminiscing about moments that felt different,” shares frontman Tyler Schlagenhauf. Produced by Wes Schlagenhauf, the single offers an early glimpse of their forthcoming Revisions EP and reflects the band’s growing momentum within Boise’s alt-rock scene.
From Nashville stages to Melbourne studios and Los Angeles bedrooms, this Fresh Finds roundup highlights how far-reaching new music discovery can be. Each track tells its own story — rediscovering humanity, confronting modern chaos, or finding clarity in the blur of motion. Cue up these six new additions to your playlist and let them play on repeat until next time.
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