by Jane Lambert

A Is for Atom’s “Enola” Turns Atomic Age Fallout into a Modern Indie Anthem

A is For Atom’s latest single “Enola” starts with a strong electronic pulse that is modern in quality without trying too hard. It’s the kind of groove you can imagine in an indie club or on a late night drive.

But this track quickly reveals itself as more than a beat. It’s built on a concept that feels both personal and bigger than one person. It’s a reflection on what we inherit, what we carry and what we can’t leave behind.

The Atomic Age imagery isn’t just a stylistic choice. It’s a metaphor for the way past decisions continue to echo. The title nods to the Enola Gay, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber that became infamous for dropping the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy,” on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. The aircraft played a decisive role in bringing World War II to an end. But this song is more interested in the fallout, in the emotional residue of growing up in a world that keeps shifting beneath your feet.

Mike Cykoski, the man behind A is For Atom, has vocals that very much sit in the center of the track like a witness to the story. There’s a sense of tension in them as if he is telling you something that he hasn’t fully processed. The lyrics move through scenes that are lived in – cruising through Fort Collins, the guilty of Catholic school upbringing, the adrenaline of rock and roll, and then reframing them inside a country that feels very volatile and unstable right now.

What’s striking about “Enola” is how it balances contrast. It’s nostalgic, but also anxious. It’s loud, but it’s not careless. It’s a song that wants to move you but it also wants you to think. It’s a critique of America, but it’s wrapped in autobiography which makes it that bit more human.

In the end, “Enola” is a strong new release from A Is for Atom because it’s not trying to be anything other than what it is. A thoughtful and bold song that sounds familiar but still manages to carve out its own space.

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01.15.26

by Jane Lambert

When Loyalty Runs Out – Matt Alter’s Latest Release “Tossed Away”

“Tossed Away”, the latest release from Matt Alter, is quiet, steady and yet painfully relatable. The song is about that moment when you realize that someone has been taking from you without giving back, and finally being able to put that feeling into words.

The music matches the honesty. Both the guitar and instrumentation do not attempt to steal the spotlight but rather allow Matt’s lyrics to really shine:

What really sticks is the writing. The lyrics aren’t complicated, but they are real. You can sense the frustration, the disappointment, the clarity that comes after.

“I was just your stepping stone.

You used me. Tossed away.”

In these striking lyrics you can feel the frustration, the disappointment, and the clarity that comes afterwards. It’s the kind of song that makes you nod and say, “Yeah… I’ve been there.”

Part of what makes “Tossed Away” work so well is the way it was created. Released as part of a single by single rollout, each track got its own space to grow. And you can hear this in the way it is deliberate, punchy, thoughtful but also unafraid to leave some thing unsaid.

About Matt Alter

A lifetime of music has shaped Matt Alter’s journey. From early school bands to picking up his first guitar after high school, music has always been a constant. Even when life and a demanding career as a surgeon took him away from it temporarily.

Returning to the guitar reignited his passion, leading to performances with cover and original bands in Richmond, Virginia, and opening for nationally touring acts.

Now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Matt Alter has released four solo albums, including The Bitter Pill (2020), Race to the Finish (2021), Did I Offend You? (2023), and an upcoming 2026 release, all reflecting a thoughtful and deliberate approach to songwriting.

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12.12.25

by Jane Lambert

ИΞOlicious Bends Time and Temperature on “Entropic Cycle”

“Entropic Cycle” swirls into the room like a cold draft from a door you didn’t realize was open, bringing with it the uncanny feeling that something in the atmosphere just shifted.

ИΞOlicious, the 18 year old avant-pop experimenter from Glendale is already known for making music that feels like emotional weather, but this new single pushes that instinct into a sharper, stranger and much more focused form. This is the sound of someone willingly stepping into the mess and discovering something almost comforting inside the chaos.

Built on stacked panned violin recordings that bloom into something cosmic, the production moves like a breathing organism.

The track rises with star lit synths and falls into verses that feel raw enough to bruise, while airplane like textures buzz underneath as if the whole thing is in motion even when you’re still.

If there is a thesis to “Entropic Cycle,” it’s hidden in the contrast. In the push and pull, the optimism and dread, the night and the thin glow of the approaching morning. ИΞOlicious has created a pop track that behaves more like a dream or maybe a recurring thought you can’t shake.

What makes the song though, is its sincerity. For all the glitchy shimmer and lunar strangeness, there’s a core belief running through it: that everything matters. Even the parts that feel like static. Even the parts we wish we could fast forward through.

You can hear this philosophy in the way the track lifts, breaks and reforms itself – in the entropy and rebirth stitched together not as a contradiction but as the natural order of things. It’s the kind of music that feels like it was made at 3 a.m. not because the artist had to but because the night is the only time when these thoughts feel safe enough to surface.

“Entropic Cycle” is the opening chapter of the upcoming album LΞT IT BΞ ИIGHT, and ИΞOlicious is quietly setting the stage for something bigger – something conceptual, personal and defiantly experimental.

This isn’t just another debut single trying to get your attention. It’s a signal flare from a new, weird and wonderful corner of the underground.

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12.04.25

by Jane Lambert

A Midnight Confession from KiTe with “I See You Cryin'”

KiTe’s new single, “I See You Cryin’,” is the kind of song that slips into your evening without asking permission. It’s gentle, and there is no big dramatic punch or sweeping climax but instead just this steady, slow ache that settles in and doesn’t leave.

The production is the first thing that grabs you, mostly because it is sparse in a really intentional way, like he cleared out everything unnecessary so the emotion could hang in the air.

Soft chords, a pulse of a beat and KiTe’s voice sitting right in the middle of it is all just enough to hold the feeling in place without crowding it.

And his voice is understated, almost conversational at times. He is not trying to show off but is just telling the truth the way you do at 1 a.m. when you are too tired to perform for anyone.

What gives the song its atmosphere is how naturally it came together. KiTe said the melody just arrived. This effortlessness shows because the whole track has a dreamlike quality, inspired by a film about unrequited love that stuck with him emotionally. It makes sense – “I See You Cryin'” is almost like a half remembered story you are trying to piece back together.

The simplicity of the song works in its favor. It manages to capture that strange mix of wanting to comfort someone while quietly realizing that you have lost them already. It’s a lonely feeling.

There’s a touch of influence from artists like Keshi and DEAN, but KiTe is very much carving out his own lane. His sound is cleaner, a bit more airy and a lot more emotionally up close.

“I See You Crying'” is just honest. And it succeeds in this. If KiTe keeps leaning into this softer, more introspective side of his writing, he is going to build a catalogue of songs that stay with the listener.

About KiTe

KiTe is a Singapore born, Melbourne based R&B/Pop artist with a talent for turning small, intimate moments into spacious atmospheric songs. He started producing music at sixteen from a dining table setup, long before he left his engineering studies to pursue music full-time.

KiTe is influenced by artists like Keshi, ASTN, DEAN and Bryson Tiller. When he’s not releasing his own work, he is writing and producing for others – even pitching songs for K-pop groups. With each release, he sharpens a sound that feels both contemporary and quietly timeless.

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10.17.25

by Jane Lambert

A Star in the Making – Zoey Madison Glows on Her Debut EP “Electric”

At just 17, Zoey Madison’s debut EP Electric bursts with the kind of energy that only comes from someone discovering the full power of her voice. It’s bright, emotional and impeccably crafted but what really stands out is Zoey herself – a powerhouse vocalist with a four octave range.

The title track, “Electric” sets the tone with a burst of shimmering pop that captures the dizzy rush of new love and the desire to make it last forever. There’s a touch of cinematic romance in the lyrics, a nod to Romeo and Juliet and a pulse of teenage recklessness but it’s all grounded by Zoey’s voice. She sings with a sincerity which, for any artist is a tricky balance let alone one at the very beginning of their career.

From there, she takes listeners deeper. “Scars” is the emotional centerpiece. It’s a sweeping ballad that strips everything back and lets Zoey’s voice carry the story. Opening with the haunting line “Be gentle, I bruise easily,” the song builds to an almost cinematic release, closing with a whistle tone.

“Move” lightens the mood with its more laid back groove and glowing guitar textures. This is the kind of song that is like summer in motion – a gentle push towards joy and possibility. Zoey calls it “a reminder to take action and embrace happiness”, and you can hear this spirit when she sings “I’m no longer seeing in blue, I’ve got technicolor dreams coming true.”

The EP closes with “Lullabies,” which is a soft, introspective track. It’s about holding on to love that’s already slipped away, and it shows a different side of Zoey – quieter and more restrained. The harmonies swell and shimmer, wrapping around her voice.

Electric may be Zoey Madison’s first project, but it is truly a statement of her talent. She is not chasing trends or hiding behind production; she is leading with emotion, honesty and a voice that refuses to be ignored.

Whether she’s belting out joy or whispering heartbreak, there’s an undeniable spark running through everything she sings.

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10.13.25

by Jane Lambert

Sixteen Years Sober – Ray Ray Star Turns Survival into Song with “One Step Away”

There’s nothing manufactured about Ray Ray Star’s new single “One Step Away.” This is the kind of song that bleeds truth – a cathartic, guitar driven confession from an artist who’s had experience of every lyric.

Released to coincide with the Canadian Convention of Narcotics Anonymous, “One Step Away” is more than a song about addiction however. It is a deeply personal portrait of endurance, of redemption and the fragile hope that comes with choosing to stay sober one day at a time.

Written over five years ago, “One Step Away” emerged from one of the darkest chapters in Ray Ray’s life. “I was barely holding on,” he recalls, “fighting like hell just to make it through another day.” The song sat unfinished until recently, when a speaking appearance at an NA convention reignited something in him – the realization that his story might serve others who are still in the fight.

That was the spark became the foundation for finishing the song, a raw and honest anthem for those on the path to recovery:

The track itself is a powerful slice of modern rock with soaring guitars and a dynamic production that echoes the push and pull between despair and determination, while Ray Ray’s voice carries an honesty that refuses to let you look away. There is no studio gloss to soften the message.

For Ray Ray Star, “One Step Away” is the culmination of a long, complex journey. A guitarist, record producer, executive producer and entertainer, he’s spent decades moving fluidly between onstage performance and behind the scenes production. His resume includes international tours and co-producing NBC’s Real Music Live, but it’s in his personal transformation that reveals his musicianship. Sixteen years clean and sober, Ray Ray channels that experience into both his music and his psychic work, forging a creative path that blends spiritual insight with true rock ’n’ roll energy.

The title of the song is a direct nod to the first step of Narcotics Anonymous, a concept that speaks volumes. At its heart, “One Step Away” is about the moment when everything could go either way. The choice to give in or to keep fighting. Ray Ray doesn’t romanticize recovery, he honors its difficulty. The song’s strength lies in the willingness to admit that even after sixteen years, the battle still exists, but so does the victory.

This is a track for anyone who has struggle with addiction, but also with the weight of being human. Ray Ray Star takes his scars and turns them into something defiant, something redemptive and ultimately, something beautiful.

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