Brighton, Sussex alternative rock powerhouse Veritas Lit have officially landed on the Discover Music.fm A-List Playlist with two striking new releases — “Sanctuary of the Lost” and their six-minute-plus rock opus “Ruins.” Together, the tracks showcase the band’s distinctive sound: darkly melodic, cinematic, and emotionally charged.

“Sanctuary of the Lost” channels the essence of Evanescence and All About Eve, yet carries its own grit and atmosphere. Opening with slow, haunting sound, the track builds into an epic fusion of ethereal vocals, mammoth epic guitars and powerful cinematic drumming. Its beauty lies in contrast — delicate and angelic one moment, roaring and fierce the next — creating a sound that feels cinematic, soulful, and alive.

“Ruins,” the band’s defining rock opus, runs over six minutes and plays like a dark hymn for the modern age. Orchestral strings and haunting melodies build tension before erupting into a dramatic, Bonnie Tyler-style crescendo. The voice soars with emotion, at times echoing the spiritual power of Turkish star Sertab. It’s poetic, independent, and cinematic — a grand statement that blends rock and symphonic storytelling with fearless creativity. A bold fusion of ethereal vocals, orchestral drama, and rock energy sets Veritas Lit apart.

Both tracks are now featured as a double ROCK SPECIAL Powerplay at 8:30 PM Pacific USA time on the Discover Music.fm A-List Playlist, airing back-to-back daily for the next month. Across both releases, Veritas Lit have already gained over 50K views on TikTok, with fans praising their cinematic sound and visual artistry.

Discover Music.fm readers are the first to preview the official music video for “Ruins.” The video concept, developed closely with the band, grows darker and more intense as the song unfolds — a visual reflection of the lyrics and the emotional journey within. According to the band, “Ruins” was one of their most demanding songs to complete, but the final result captures their artistic vision in full.

Veritas Lit are now preparing for their next chapter, with upcoming releases including “The Universe at Our Feet”, followed by “Until My Dying Breath” and “Through the Mist” in November. Their forthcoming album, due out in 2026, will include two exclusive unreleased tracks and promises to elevate their reputation as one of the UK’s most cinematic and emotionally charged alternative rock acts.

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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

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.

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