Just landed on our A-List Playlist is the powerful new single Beyond 17 from Joseph H Dean. This epic rock anthem will now be played every few hours across the station and also features as our special daily ROCK POWERPLAY at 4:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month. With crashing drums, soaring guitar solos, and deep emotional energy, Beyond 17 brings classic rock roaring back with heart, grit, and purpose.

Joseph H Dean has released his latest single, Beyond 17, a rocking and melodic track that marks a bold return to the music scene. As guitar music and rock experiences a resurgence in 2025, spurred by the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and the return of Oasis, Dean emerges with a sound that is both emotionally raw and musically powerful.

After losing his wife to cancer, Dean stepped away from music for years. But in the wake of that personal tragedy, he picked up his guitar once more and began recording again. The result is a collection of deeply personal rock anthems. Beyond 17 is his second new single release with more to follow, so watch this space.

This new single channels the essence of classic rock with thunderous drums, screeching guitar solos, thick driving riffs, and a vocal performance that shifts from deep and soulful to soaring and anthemic. It’s a track that pulses with emotion, blending heartfelt lyrics with a sinister edge and a long, blazing guitar solo that evokes the spirit of early Black Sabbath.

Beyond 17 is more than just a song. It is an anthem of resilience and a celebration of rock’s enduring spirit. It captures the pain of loss, the drive to carry on, and the power of music to heal. With its anthemic structure and powerful instrumentation, it feels like a classic rock track reborn for a new generation.

Joseph H Dean has confirmed that he has over an album’s worth of original material recorded before his wife’s illness returned. These songs have never been heard before, and he plans to release new tracks every few weeks. Beyond 17 is only the beginning.

Despite his rock influences and guitar heroes, Dean cites Lady Gaga as his favorite artist. He considers himself her biggest fan and is inspired by her fearless expression and artistry. His favorite tracks include “I Don’t Know What Love Is,” “Killah,” “Bad Romance,” and “Born This Way.”

Joseph H Dean’s return to music is more than a comeback. It is a powerful statement from an artist who has turned grief into creation, and who now stands ready to share his journey one song at a time.

Listen to Beyond 17 on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5p9Mpu3EM0CFvq4Jzax92X

Joseph H Dean Official Website:
Joseph H Dean

Attention rock music lovers! Get ready to crank it up — because Veritas Lit, the rising rock powerhouse from Brighton, Sussex, UK, has officially landed on our A-List Playlist with four explosive tracks, including two exclusive unreleased songs not out until August 2025.

🎸 Now Playing on Our A-List Playlist:

• Burn the Bridges
• Veins of Light (Exclusive – Out 14 August 2025)
• Eternity
• Veins of Light (Alternative Version) (Exclusive – Out 30 August 2025)

This is not just a playlist update — it’s a full-blown rock event. Tune in day and night to experience the soaring vocals, thrashing guitars, and melodic highs that define Veritas Lit’s unique sound. Think Evanescence meets All About Eve — but with an even bolder, grittier presence and a rich emotional edge that makes every track feel like a story you want to live inside.

🔥 And there’s more:
We’re airing a Special 4-Song Radio Exclusive on Veritas Lit for the next month, where all four songs will be played back-to-back at 5:30 PM Pacific USA time in a dedicated feature.

Catch this special across a global network of stations including:
London FM Digital, Euro Hitz Radio, Paris FM Digital, Hollywood FM, Berliner FM, Bafana FM, Asia Hits Radio, Premiere One Radio, New York FM Digital, and American 21 Digital.

With “Burn the Bridges” and “Eternity” already released and making noise, the upcoming dual release of “Veins of Light” and its Alternative Version in August brings even more anticipation. Both versions are exclusive to radio right now — and they’re making waves before even hitting the streaming platforms.

🎬 Behind the scenes, Veritas Lit is also working on a captivating new music video for “Eternity,” shot at a stunning villa in Italy and featuring a professional ballerina, combining elegance and intensity in a way only they can deliver.

It’s clear — rock is making a comeback, and Veritas Lit is at the front of the charge. With real musicianship, raw energy, cinematic flair, and haunting vocals that cut straight to the soul, this band is setting the new standard for modern rock.

Stay tuned.
Support the movement.
And don’t miss a beat — because Veritas Lit is just getting started.

🗓 “Veins of Light” drops August 14, 2025
🗓 “Veins of Light – Alternative Version” follows on August 30, 2025
📺 Streaming and available soon on YouTube, iTunes, and all major platforms.

Watch this space for more Veritas Lit news.
Rock is back — and it’s louder than ever.

Blasting its way onto our A-List Playlist is the bright, catchy, and fantastically fun new single “Kiwi Melon” from Candy Valks, taken from their album First Attack. This sweet-as-candy pop anthem delivers a rolling synth bassline, shimmering keys, a solid 4×4 beat, and heavenly vocals that lift you up and keep you smiling. With a chorus that sticks and an uplifting key change at the end, this juicy love song is pure pop delight.

Tune in to hear “Kiwi Melon” day and night on the A-List, where it also shines as a special POP POWERPLAY at 7 PM Pacific USA time every day for the next month.

Meet Candy Valks — three Valkyries who travel between dimensions to fight boredom with rhythm and candy:

• MEI sings with the sweetness of ice cream.
• LINA shreds guitar riffs that make enemies fall.
• HANA conjures magical melodies on her enchanted keyboards.

The chorus is instantly addictive, the vibe is fun, flirty, and full of energy. It’s juicy, it’s melodic, and it’s made to be played loud. Tune in and enjoy!

Follow their adventures and music online:
🎥 YouTube: Candy Valks
🎧 Spotify: Candy Valks on Spotify
🎵 TikTok: @candyvalks

Landing firmly on our A-List Playlist is the sublime and cool new single “Next Level” from DJ Doyard. You can hear it every few hours on the main playlist, and it has also been selected as a special POWERPLAY at 3:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

“Next Level” is a chilled and genre-fusing track that combines cinematic pads, crisp beats, and smooth rap flow with emotional vocal delivery. The production shifts effortlessly between fast and slow rhythms, building into a hypnotic journey that feels both modern and deeply atmospheric. With shades of early trip-hop influences like Tricky, the song features dreamy synths, sharp vocals, and a dark yet uplifting energy that grabs your attention.

Lyrically, the track tells the story of a woman who is tired of living in a grey, crowded city and dreams of returning to a life surrounded by nature. It is a powerful message wrapped in a cool, addictive soundscape.

DJ Doyard created, played, and mixed the entire production, while Italian vocalist and songwriter Dyladamb wrote the lyrics and performs the vocals. Together they deliver a track that is as thoughtful as it is sonically engaging.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/album/2B25r8l1wxq7zZUpcmJuCO
Follow Dyladamb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyla_damb/

Gliding gracefully onto our A-List Playlist is the poetic and passionate modern classical single Valkyrie by the duo Ununk Oh and Ununk, lifted from their spellbinding debut album Fairy Queen.

Valkyrie is a fast-paced, emotionally rich piece of classical music, blending drama and serenity through beautifully arranged strings and pristine production. It bursts with energy, yet flows with elegance, leading listeners on a powerful and uplifting musical journey. It’s a reminder that classical music still has the power to stir the soul and capture the imagination.

In a world where classical tradition increasingly merges with cinematic experimentation, Ununk Oh and Ununk have emerged as an electrifying new voice. Their album Fairy Queen, released in April 2025, is a 12-track sonic odyssey of orchestral beauty, emotional storytelling, and imaginative flair.

Already receiving acclaim from both seasoned classical enthusiasts and new listeners, the album showcases an elegant fusion of timeless composition and modern creativity. Each track plays like a chapter from an enchanted tale — regal, evocative, and cinematic in scope.

Among the highlights, Valkyrie stands out as a bold opening chapter. Clocking in at just over four minutes, the track evokes the epic grandeur of mythical warrior maidens soaring across the skies. With stirring strings, booming timpani, and soaring brass, it delivers a cinematic sense of drama, conflict, and triumph — all without a single word.

This is classical music reimagined for a new era. Tune in to experience Valkyrie and the magic of Ununk Oh and Ununk. You can also hear it daily as a special CLASSICAL POWERPLAY at 3 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

🎧 Listen to Valkyrie on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/49E7RWFJYN9jQFYM1VHrwN?si=05d58003e64d47ad

📖 Read more about the album:
https://vocal.media/beat/myth-magic-and-melody

Crashing onto our A-List Playlist is the electrifying new single “The Skies of London” by Balkan underground icons The Thunder Corpses.

Raw yet melodic, this track fuses gritty alt-rock guitars with a deep goth-tinged vocal and an undeniably catchy chorus. Wrapped in a sleek, immersive wall-of-sound production, it delivers everything you want from modern indie alternative — bold, dark, and unforgettable.

Catch “The Skies of London” spinning day and night on the A-List, and don’t miss it as our exclusive ALTERNATIVE POWERPLAY at 7:30 PM Pacific USA time — airing daily for the next month.

Balkan underground legends The Thunder Corpses are re-emerging with a powerful new release: a remastered version of their fan-favorite single “The Skies of London”, leading the charge into their upcoming box set compilation, Songs We Died To.

The track is a modern alternative groove built on a solid beat and sharp guitar stabs, quickly evolving into a wall of indie noise. With deep, storytelling vocals and a busy rhythmic bassline, the song moves seamlessly between ethereal textures and fast-paced, gothic-tinged alt-rock. Think early The Damned, Joy Division, or Jesus and Mary Chain, but reimagined with a slick, contemporary production reminiscent of Artemis. It’s gritty, addictive, and steeped in shoegaze textures with a darker, more urgent edge.

Formed in the shadowy corners of the Balkan garage-surf scene, The Thunder Corpses gained early recognition with their debut album Somewhere Over the Black Bay. Their sound, an atmospheric mix of psychedelic pop, surf rock, and punk-infused garage, was praised for its raw energy and moody undertones. Serbian daily Danas hailed them as “one of the most promising bands in the region,” spotlighting their unique fusion of lo-fi aesthetics and genre-defying songwriting.

Both Somewhere Over the Black Bay and their follow-up This earned spots in Balkanrock’s “Best Regional Releases” list, a rare feat for any underground band. While their approach has always leaned toward DIY and anti-commercialism, the group still managed to reach international audiences, including their first U.S. radio airplay on KUCI FM in California.

Now, they’re set to release their most ambitious project yet. The upcoming box set, Songs We Died To, will compile carefully remastered versions of standout tracks from across their discography. At the heart of this collection is “The Skies of London,” newly polished but still retaining the hazy, emotionally detached atmosphere that first won fans over. It’s a song that perfectly encapsulates the band’s core: hypnotic, restrained, cinematic, and deeply personal.

Key Dates:

• “The Skies of London” (Remastered) drops on July 13
• Songs We Died To full box set releases on July 31

This box set serves not just as a compilation but as a testament to the band’s journey through the underground, capturing the raw moods and sonic evolution that have defined their sound.

Watch & Listen:

• Remastered Single on YouTube: The Skies of London
• Box Set Teaser: Songs We Died To
• Spotify
• YouTube Channel
• Last.fm
• Linktree

Just in — the moving new single “Living Without Hope” by Charlie Harris is officially on our A-List Playlist! This heartfelt track blends jangly guitar hooks with a beautifully honest vocal and melody, echoing the feel of classic R.E.M. and Neil Young — all with a South African twist.

Charlie Harris returns with a raw, authentic sound that feels timeless and real. No frills, just honest songwriting and music with heart.

Catch “Living Without Hope” playing every few hours, and as our POWERPLAY at 10:30 AM Pacific USA time, every day for the next month!

South African singer-songwriter Charlie Harris dives deep into raw emotion with his haunting new single, “Living Without Hope” — a track that captures the stillness and solitude of heartbreak.

Produced by longtime collaborator Robin Walsh, the 3-minute track is a sparse, slow-burning meditation on how sadness can quietly infiltrate our daily lives. Carried by Charlie’s intimate vocals and unfiltered songwriting, Living Without Hope doesn’t dress up the truth — it sits in it.

    “It’s a song to share how we all sometimes feel,” says Charlie. “That quiet ache when sadness and loneliness take over your every thought, and it feels like you’re living without any hope. I wanted to put that into words — not for sympathy, but for solidarity.”

Following his warmly received single When Are You Coming Home?, and the folk-rock optimism that defined his earlier albums Digital Dust Side A and B, this new track signals a shift toward a starker, more reflective sound. But Charlie’s signature touch remains: vulnerability, storytelling, and an emotional through-line that lingers long after the last note.

Based in Johannesburg, Charlie Harris has built a loyal following through his poetic songwriting, warm folk-rock energy, and ability to find the extraordinary in everyday emotion. His band, Keep Guessing Charlie, features musicians Andre Feldmann, Shaun Ruysenaar, Louise Cloete, and Frank Coerlin — though Living Without Hope marks one of Charlie’s most personal solo releases to date.

Stay tuned for more heartfelt music from Charlie Harris throughout 2025.

🎬 Watch the official music video for “Living Without Hope”
👉 https://youtu.be/qUP-5NHNDTw?si=5MYsxpT3gBj9pb_f

Follow Charlie Harris & Keep Guessing for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more:

📷 Instagram: @keep_guessing_charlie
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/charlescharris007
🎵 TikTok: @keepguessingcharlie
▶️ YouTube: @keepguessingcharlie5908

With a sound that recalls the lyrical storytelling of Leonard Cohen and the dynamic vocal shifts of Roger Waters, “Tequila and a Shotgun” builds from soft, reflective verses into bursts of fuzzy guitars and raw rock n’ roll emotion. The song is a personal tribute to his lifelong wife, who passed away from cancer. It blends classic 60s and 70s rock drama with modern vulnerability, resulting in a heartfelt and haunting experience.

After stepping away from songwriting for many years, Joseph H Dean returned to music in the wake of personal tragedy. Following the loss of his wife, he found himself drawn back to the only form of expression he truly knew. “Tequila and a Shotgun” is the first original song he has written since her passing. It captures the pain, the confusion, and the longing that come with losing a spouse, while also questioning life, love, and memory through music.

You can hear “Tequila and a Shotgun” every few hours on the A-List Playlist. It is also featured daily as a special POWERPLAY at 12:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4w05dJe8HiUVDEaMWrXOhu?si=1l5wt9DyT2GACu60oWEzDw&nd=1&dlsi=2752f6418de84103
Joseph H Dean Official Website:
Joseph H Dean

Landing squarely on our A-List Playlist today is Kaleb Weko with his evocative new single “Raven’s Cry.” This chilled and groovy stomping country track blends the poetic depth of Nick Cave with the outlaw soul of Johnny Cash. With dreamy slide guitar, moody storytelling, and warm acoustic tones, it delivers a folk-tinged sound with a bluesy western folk edge that lingers long after the final note.

“Raven’s Cry” is more than a song. It is a cinematic experience that drifts between folk, blues, and Americana. The track balances intimacy with a ghostly spaghetti-western darkness. You can catch it every few hours on the A-List and as a special COUNTRY POWERPLAY at 5 PM Pacific USA time throughout the next month.

Kaleb Weko has become a compelling solo artist and collaborator. His past releases like “Shadow River,” “Never Tamed,” and “My Boots” highlight his deep voice, heartfelt lyrics, and richly textured sound. His 2022 project with percussionist Tony Begood resulted in the album Tony Begood & Kaleb Weko, a release full of acoustic warmth, global rhythm, and lyrical depth.

As a melodic wanderer and lyrical storyteller, Kaleb Weko creates music that crosses genres and cultures. His sound evokes emotion and connects with listeners through honesty and heart. With more music on the way in 2025, Kaleb continues to shape his own path through modern folk and roots-driven soundscapes.

🎧 Listen on Spotify
📺 Watch on YouTube
📸 Follow on Instagram

Exploding onto our Alternative Rock A-List today is the electrifying debut single “The One Like You” from rising alt-rock force The Galore. Packed with soaring vocals, gritty distortion, chugging guitars, and a pulse-pounding rhythm section, this track crashes through the speakers with a raw intensity that blends power and atmosphere in equal measure.

From its ambient, cinematic intro to its towering, riff-laden climax, “The One Like You” captures the full scope of The Galore’s dynamic sound. Fusing alternative rock with metal, pop, and electronic textures, the band creates a genre-blending experience that feels modern, melodic, and thunderously epic.

Clocking in at just over four minutes, the single builds with cinematic pacing: dreamy vocals emerge around the 10-second mark, wrapped in moody production, before erupting into a storm of distorted guitars and tight percussion at the 49-second point. Influences like Sleep Token and The Cost echo through the arrangement, with textural layers that shift from haunting to heavy and from delicate to explosive.

At 2:22, the track unleashes a monumental guitar breakdown—palm-muted riffs and dissonant tones collide in a seismic moment of high-octane energy. The return of the vocal line brings added depth, floating over a wall of guitars and ambient undertones that elevate the song’s emotional weight.

This is alternative rock with cinematic depth, metal muscle, and melodic edge—what the band calls “power pop” at its most intense. It’s an astonishing debut that already showcases a fully-formed sonic identity and sharp production sensibility.

Tune in now to hear “The One Like You” on our A-List Playlist every few hours—and as a special DAILY ALTERNATIVE ROCK POWERPLAY at 8:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

🎧 Listen & Follow The Galore:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3wBeTKCcafcCp1N3HPeTno?si=m5cFu0VGRzG0VwZZHwzzpg
• Bandcamp Diaries Feature: https://thebandcampdiaries.com/post/786350244417978368/the-one-like-you

We’re excited to turn up the volume with a Double Play from rising talent Iuris Ekero, now heating up the New York FM Digital A-List Playlist with two sleek and addictive electronic pop anthems!

First, his debut single “Midnight Drive” is already lighting up our airwaves with dreamy synths, smooth beats, and a blissful, uplifting energy that makes it an instant modern pop favorite. It’s spinning every few hours and has also been selected as our DAILY POP POWERPLAY at 6:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month your perfect sonic escape.

And right after that, we’re dropping his second classy EDM-pop cut, “Come To Me I’m A Man” — a track that oozes style and confidence with its beautiful vocals, flawless beat production, and undeniable modern hit potential.

Catch this back-to-back Double Play daily on New York FM Digital and discover why Iuris Ekero is a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of.

Hailing from a musically rich family — with a grandfather who released albums and a trumpet-playing father — Iuris Ekero was born into rhythm and melody. That legacy now takes shape in his own artistry with this vibrant debut.

“Midnight Drive” offers a crisp, catchy introduction to Iuris’s upcoming album Proyecto One — a project set to explore dynamic pop textures and global sounds. Built on shimmering hooks, smooth vocals, and a radiant sense of movement, this track is a perfect late-night companion for dreamers, dancers, and pop lovers alike.

Stream it, feel it, and catch both of these breakthrough tracks every day on New York FM Digital.

Follow Iuris Ekero:
🌐 www.iurisekero.net
📸 Instagram: @iuris_ekero
🎵 TikTok: @iurisekero

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Blasting off into orbit on our A-List Playlist are two unforgettable singles from Asympto, the genre-defying artist behind the stunning debut album Life: A Space Journey Across the Galaxy, Vol. 1. This full-length concept album delivers a stellar mix of emotional depth, powerful storytelling, and musical brilliance. It ranges from soaring, epic rock to delicate, melodic piano-driven moments.

Much like the conceptual works of Pink Floyd, Flaming Lips and David Bowie, Life takes listeners on a sonic voyage across the universe. But where Asympto stands apart is in his accessible, pop-tinged approach, lush harmonies, and cinematic production. The album tells the story of a cosmic traveler navigating the mysteries of existence, blending sensitive reflection with uplifting anthems that resonate on a deeply human level.

Now spinning day and night are the album’s standout tracks, “The Launch” and “Aliens”, both featured on our A-List and also playing back-to-back as a special EPIC POWERPLAY at 7 PM Pacific USA time for the next month. These two singles capture the spirit of the album perfectly. They are grand, otherworldly, and emotionally charged.

So sit back, turn it up, and take off on a journey that’s as imaginative as it is moving. Asympto’s sound is one you’ll remember. It is timeless, immersive, and ready to transport you across the galaxy.

Tune in daily for new breakthrough music on our A-List Playlist.

Embark on an interstellar odyssey with Asympto, the boundary-blurring artist whose debut full-length album, Life: A Space Journey Across the Galaxy, Vol. 1, is now available worldwide. Released on June 30, this captivating 8-track concept album takes listeners on a cinematic voyage through the stars. It is guided by lush guitars, ethereal pianos, warm, emotive vocals, and a richly layered blend of pop, indie, and electronic textures.

A passion project years in the making, Life tells the story of a fictional character who leaves Earth in search of cosmic wonders. Each track represents a chapter in the journey, beginning with liftoff, passing encounters with the unknown (including the pulsing single “Aliens”), and closing in dramatic fashion. The singles “The Launch” and “Aliens” serve as striking previews of the album’s immersive soundscape, which is at once dreamy, uplifting, and deeply human.

At the helm of this musical starship is Asympto, a 38-year-old physicist, musician, and father of three with a lifelong love for sci-fi and sonic storytelling. Though he has been playing music for over 20 years, 2024 marks the first time he has shared his creations with the world. Inspired by visionaries like David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, and Sunset Dropdown, Asympto weaves together intricate harmonies and atmospheric tones that transport listeners beyond the bounds of Earth.

With Life: A Space Journey Across the Galaxy, Vol. 1, Asympto delivers more than just an album. It is an emotional, imaginative voyage across the stars that resonates with dreamers, thinkers, and explorers alike.

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