Esther Anaya’s Latest Single Channels Emotion and Dance Energy

With their latest single, “More Than A Feeling”, Esther Anaya, Parker Matthews, and JAYEM deliver a track that embodies passion, energy, and connection. The song captures that euphoric moment when music transcends sound and becomes pure emotion, pulling listeners into a state where rhythm meets soul.

Esther Anaya—DJ, singer, violinist, producer, and Official DJ of the Los Angeles Chargers—infuses the record with her signature electric violin and emotive vocals, giving it a bold and organic edge. Known for collaborations with Thomas Gold and Snoop Dogg, Anaya elevates the track with both intensity and intimacy. Parker Matthews contributes soaring vocals that anchor the record in raw emotion, while JAYEM’s driving production style keeps the dance floor alive from start to finish.

The release will be accompanied by an official music video, translating the song’s energy into powerful imagery that blends performance and storytelling. This collaboration is more than just a track—it’s an anthem of release, unity, and elevation, delivering exactly what the title promises: more than a feeling.

With Colombian roots and over 20 years of musical training, Anaya has captivated audiences worldwide. Her career highlights include supporting Rihanna and Kanye West, opening for Maluma on his European tour, collaborating with Lil Yachty, and performing at major festivals such as EDC Mexico, Coca-Cola Flow, and Baja BeachFest. For the past three seasons, she’s served as the official DJ for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, performing at marquee events including Super Bowl 2023, Pro Bowl 2023, F1 Mexico City 2024, Anaheim Ducks games, and the PGA’s Waste Management Open 2025.

From classical conservatory training to global stages, Anaya’s versatility and artistry have also led to branded partnerships with Cadillac and iHeartMedia, as well as DJ residencies at Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas and E11even Miami, sharing stages with icons like David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Zedd, and DJ Snake.

“More Than A Feeling” is out now and is poised to electrify dance floors worldwide.

Lakaff Finds New Heights With “may.Be” and “Jambles”

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There’s a reason Washington D.C.’s Lakaff keeps calling his sound “heart music.” This is not a gimmick but a mission. A singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer who started ou on French horn and euphonium before teaching himself bass, guitar and production, Lakaff has been steadily building a catalogue of songs since 2023 that blur the lines between indie rock, hip hop, and electronic music. His latest two singles “may.Be” and “Jambles” show just how far that vision has come.

Released earlier this year, “may.Be” is Lakaff’s first Dolby Atmos release and the kind of track that makes you want to sit between the speakers.

It’s built on a sleek electro groove, layering artful drums, shimmering guitar and silky flute and sax lines from Grammy winning guest Johnny Butler.

Emmy winning engineer Cheryl Ottenritter handled the Atmos mastering. This is a song that defines Lakaff’s “heart music.”

Where “may.Be” is expansive and collaborative, “Jambles” is more stripped back and personal. Lakaff channels the wiry guitar energy of early Strokes records, then threads it through the trap style percussion he admired from artists like Future.

Instead of leaning on a drum machine for thetrap meets guitar vibe, he tracked live, kit oriented sounds, giving the song a punchy and human edge beneath its clattering hi-hats and pulsing bassline. Lyrically, it’s a collage of daily life fragments gathered over time, dotted with sly nods to Oasis, “Sk8er Boi,” and other personal touchstones.

Together the two songs function as a kind of diptych. “may.Be” reveals Lakaff the collaborator, reaching outward with a lush and immersive production.

“Jambles” shows Lakaff the diarist, boiling down his influences into something lean and immediate. Both singles are recognisably his. They are playful, soulful and just a little bit restless, constantly looking for new ways to join the organic with the synthetic.

If these tracks are any indication, Lakaff’s “heart music” is becoming something of a signature sound. With more Atmos mastered singles already in the pipeline and live shows on the horizon, both “may.Be” and “Jambles” show an artist whose sound is emerging and coming into focus – immersive, genre blurring and designed to resonate well.

About Lakaff

Lakaff is a Washington D.C. based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Raised on school band brass instruments (French horn, then euphonium), he discovered rock in middle school and taught himself bass while playing along to Aerosmith records, and soon added guitar, vocals, and production to his skill set.

Since 2023 he has steadily released tracks that mix indie rock guitars, trap inspired percussion, dexterous bass lines, horns and other unexpected textures, taking cues from artists as varied as Oasis, Disclosure, Shania Twain, The Prodigy, Kasabian, and 50 Cent.

His singles feature artwork by visual artist Masato Okano, known for designs for Metallica and Murphy’s Law, and collaborations with Grammy winning saxophonist Johnny Butler and Emmy winning audio engineer Cheryl Ottenritter.

With more Atmos mastered singles planned and live performances on the horizon, Lakaff is carving out a distinctive place in today’s music landscape – quirky, playful, and soulful.

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Willem James Cowan Debut New Single, “You Will (A Brief Reminder to Look Up)”

Willem James Cowan’s new single, “You Will (A Brief Reminder to Look Up),” is a warm, Laurel Canyon–inspired ode to optimism – a gentle reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, things will get better. Breezy yet reflective, the track blends folk, rock, singer/songwriter, and Americana influences to create an uplifting space that feels both timeless and personal.

The spark for the song came in an unlikely place – a movie theatre. “A couple months after ending a long-term relationship, my brother and I went to see the movie Beau is Afraid,” Cowan recalls. “The movie as a whole didn’t have a huge impact on me, but I was really inspired by the dream sequence about three-quarters of the way through where a woman is prophesying a character’s life. Each sentence starts with the phrase ‘you will’ as she details the events to come, and I really liked the way it sounded. I had to pull my phone out and write the idea down (against theatre etiquette – sorry everyone). I went home and wrote the lyrics with the same idea. This song is a reminder to myself and others that no matter how down you feel, things will get better.”

Excuses Excuses Take Aim at Social Media’s Divisive Grip on Empowering New Single, “Nothing At All”

Toronto alt-punk rockers Excuses Excuses return with “Nothing At All,” an anthemic, defiant, and raw rallying cry that questions the impact of social media on our increasingly divided world. The track cuts through the noise to encourage listeners to reject the curated smokescreens algorithms present and reclaim an honest, individual perspective on life.

Delivering a searing commentary on conformity, the emptiness of regurgitated online opinions, and the loss of original thought in the digital age, “Nothing At All” serves as a reminder that we don’t need to feed into the game that media and politics try to push on us – we still have a chance to be ourselves and to be united in this world.

“‘Nothing At All’ directly calls out the effects of social media on our brains and the flaws in our resulting actions as a society,” explains guitarist/vocalist Kyle C. Wilton. “Though a lot of people either don’t see it or choose not to realize it, the truth is that we have been changed by this modern way of life. I think this song sheds a much needed light on the reality of the situation.”

At its core, “Nothing At All” is about breaking the cycle – refusing to be just another voice in the echo chamber, and instead striving for a more positive, authentic, and united future.

Next Week’s Washing Channel Shoegaze Nostalgia & Britpop Charm on Euphoric Single “Empty Pages”

Toronto-based trio Next Week’s Washing make a bold statement with “Empty Pages,” their expansive, genre-blending new single. Drawing on elements of shoegaze, Britpop, and alternative rock, the track combines a nostalgic emotionality with forward-looking sonic ambition – pairing shimmering walls of guitar with front-and-centre, harmony-laced vocals. It’s a huge, euphoric number from a band you didn’t know you needed until now.

Written during their earliest sessions as a group, “Empty Pages” helped solidify the band’s collaborative spark. “It started with a nostalgic chord progression, and we built everything else around that feeling,” they explain. Lyrically, the track reflects on the idea of potential and perspective by seeing life’s “Empty Pages” as either a void or an invitation.

Engineered by Dylan Frankland (Tallies) and mastered by Noah Mintz, the song also highlights a rare sibling harmony moment between members Miles and Julian Duffy in the chorus, adding an emotional layer to the band’s widescreen sound.

Canadian Indie Rock Artist Lisa SQ Brings Playful Panic to New Single “Cold Little Fingers”

Where do your thoughts go when the lights are out? In her deliriously raw new single, “Cold Little Fingers,” Hamilton-based indie rock artist Lisa SQ invites listeners into the restless space between dreaming and waking – a late-night freak-out where whispered voices, pounding hearts, and childhood boogeymen dance together in the dark.

Cold Little Fingers” is where the shivers hide. “Cold Little Fingers” is tossing and turning. “Cold Little Fingers” is a dizzying whisper. “Cold Little Fingers” is making friends with the monsters under your bed. “Cold Little Fingers” is a late night thought spiral. “Cold Little Fingers” is trying to keep your composure on the verge of a meltdown.

The song’s inspiration came from Lisa SQ’s own life: her partner’s habit of talking, laughing, and flailing in his sleep. “I regularly wake up to him mid-conversation with me, unsure if he’s asleep or awake,” she says. “While disorienting in the moment, I find the whole thing pretty sweet and funny.”

Recorded live off the floor at Toronto’s Dwaynespace with an all-star crew of friends, the track captures the exhilarating chaos of a night terror in progress. Producer Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) amped up the BPM to a heart-racing tempo, with drummer Michael Brushy (Dwayne Gretzky) delivering pulse-pounding beats, bassist Dave Dalrymple (Wax Atlantic) steering the track into Strokes-esque territory, and guitarist Jimmy Hayes (Harlan Pepper, Deseronto) slicing through with frantic, sharp-edged riffs. Engineered and mixed by Ian Docherty (July Talk), the result is a playful, panicked burst of indie rock energy.