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Struggle Magazine.


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…when you’re trying to figure life out.
Do you ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out and you just don’t know what you’re doing in life?
This Modern Struggle Magazine is a place for all the fellow strugglers out there.
Everyone has a different modern struggle, and we are here to relate to, give advice, and show that you aren’t alone through our content, articles and media.
Our articles cover everything from lifestyle, wellbeing, relationship, and world struggles.


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Lifestyle & Personal
The struggle is real…when you’re trying to figure yourself out.
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Health & Wellbeing
The struggle is real…when you’re trying to perfect self-care.
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Love & Sex
The struggle is real…when you’re working on a relationship.
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Entertainment & Pop Culture
The struggle is real… when you just want to be entertained.
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World & Environment
The struggle is real…when you’re trying to make the world a better place.

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Featured…
"Too much."
"Too affectionate."
"Drama queen."
"Overbearing."
I've heard variations of these words for as long as I can remember. Not always with cruelty-sometimes just as a casual observation-but they always seemed to suggest the same thing: that my way of feeling, caring, and expressing was somehow inconvenient, something to manage or mute.
“Seeing Signs” is the first single off of Nicole Ash’s debut EP. Nicole describes this single as a reflection of “those unspoken moments you have with a new crush when you overanalyse everything and wonder if they feel the same way. It’s the mix of excitement and uncertainty that made it so electric growing up...and that playful ‘what if’ doesn’t go away as you get older.”
Los Angeles based rock trio Wavy Trees have reignited a sense of nostalgia into listeners as they share their new single "Nothing But You” accompanied by a retro video which takes the band inside an animated PlayStation 1 video game.
Alaina Margaret Droog, known for her compelling music and striking voice, returns with a brand-new single for 2025.
“Too Soon?” is a product of deep soul-searching and the joy of turning to creating art on a whim amidst emotional turmoil. Alaina Margaret shares her background story of this track, which channels the freedom of indulging in the things that make you happy and unique.
All Men Unto Me is the moniker of musical artist Rylan Gleave, and the most personal side of his multifaceted and rich artistic universe.
We sat down with Rylan amidst the announcement of All Men Unto Me’s second album Requiem, which re-imagines an ancient mourning in a real, contemporary setting. We chatted about his evolution as a musician, the unique process of making his second album, and our mutual love of horror films and how they have influenced his art.
The story of Saint Valentine’s debut EP, Transjester—a title that symbolizes a journey of self-discovery and acceptance—continues to unfold with their third single, “Letter to a Friend.”
This track tells a deeper story of a different time in the songwriter’s life, nearly five years ago, having recorded the first voice notes in 2020.
Avery Lynch returns with her new single, "Lasting Effects," a hauntingly intimate yet ultimately empowering reflection on love, loss, and self-discovery. Building on the momentum of her recent standout singles, "Lasting Effects" offers another vivid glimpse into the emotional world of her forthcoming project, set for release later this year.
Rising indie-rock force meg elsier announces the deluxe edition of her widely praised debut album, spittake, set for release on July 25 via Bright Antenna Records.
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner unveils her stunning new single, "False Alarm," a poignant meditation on homesickness and self-discovery. Anchored by Harner’s interwoven fingerpicked guitar lines and ethereal vocals, the track captures the emotional richness and understated intimacy that have come to define her sound.
Synth-pop duo Paperwhite—the project of siblings Katie (singer/songwriter) and Ben Marshall (producer/songwriter)—make a triumphant return with their new five-track EP, Reach, out on all streaming platforms.
All Men Unto Me is a project led by Rylan Gleave, composer and vocalist (most notably in Ashenspire and various Paraorchestra projects).
All Men Unto Me has announced their second album Requiem, an album which re-imagines an ancient mourning in a real, contemporary setting.
We were thrilled to speak to talented poet Katie Cecilia in the run up to the launch of her highly-awaited second poetry collection, ebb and flow, about her evolution as a writer, what we can expect from her second collection, and the challenges and triumphs that come along with publishing two books in a year.
Emerging singer and songwriter Ana Luna unveils her new single "Dance in a Trance," an ethereal and introspective track that dives deep into the emotional aftershocks of a past relationship. The new single further showcases Ana's eclectic, genre-blurring sound and distinctive artistic voice.
Alt-pop powerhouse Maggie Andrew returns with "How to Sing for Money," an anthemic new single that’s as fun and energetic as it is raw, authentic, and emotionally honest. With this release, Maggie doubles down on her signature blend of bold hooks, tongue-in-cheek lyricism, and innovative production, once again proving her ability to push the limits of pop music.
Pop disruptor Sophie Powers teams up with genre-defying artist and producer RJ Pasin on "XO," an explosive new single that plunges into a chaotic, cinematic soundscape where hyperpop’s frenetic energy collides with the raw power of metalcore.
"XO" captures the emotional volatility of a generation overwhelmed by societal pressure but unwilling to stay silent.
Indie-pop luminary Maddie Regent unveils her long-awaited debut full-length album, On the phone with my mom. Crafted in collaboration with her creative partner and significant other, producer and songwriter Cade Hoppe, the album is Maddie's most fearless and fully realized work to date. Seamlessly blending shimmering pop melodies with razor-sharp introspection, On the phone with my mom captures her at her most raw, radiant, and self-assured.
Over a decade in the making, Saira has published her highly-anticipated second poetry collection Rising From Despair: A Journey to Hope. We were honoured to speak to Saira ahead of the launch of her new book to explore her process, inspiration, and challenges she faced along the way over 10 years of creation.
Coming off the success of their recent release, "Transjester," Saint Valentine unveils the second chapter of their four-part debut EP of the same title.
"The Good" is a soft hearted love letter to girlhood, an expression of deep admiration and love towards a female best friend, a longing to run away together.
I. BIRTH OF A WOMAN
Oh so you were looking for a baby mama
Blue mountains from my aunt’s bungalow, her womb swollen from having had “only a daughter”
The dog still weeps on the dusty path—dust red like my grandma’s glasses
The Caribbean swallowed Kingston but cannot digest it because we are all still screaming there
Just W O M E N just W O M E N
Pop singer-songwriter Laura Pieri makes a bold return with her new single, "Flown Away.
The track leads the way for Frankie On The Dancefloor, an expanded edition of her 2024 EP Frankie, set for release on May 30th. Alongside "Flown Away," the project will feature four brand-new remixes that amplify her ever-evolving pop sound.
I would like to present an adventure and management game named Bear and Breakfast (2022), developed by Gummy Cat.
The pieces of the story can be considered minor spoilers, but I am not revealing the main and important information about the game.
A few weeks ago, my friend told me about an app they were using to track their sleeping habits: Pokémon Sleep. When they first mentioned it, I found it strange. Why would Pokémon care about sleep schedules? So, I decided to try this mobile game for a night.
Indie-pop singer and songwriter Maddie Regent unveils "Miss Virgo," the final pre-release single from her highly anticipated debut album, On the phone with my mom, out May 16th.
Alongside the single, she is also revealing the album’s full 14-song tracklist.
Rising pop singer-songwriter Avery Lynch continues her unstoppable momentum with the release of her emotionally charged new single, “Dead to Me”.
The track arrives alongside a striking music video directed by Gus Black. Following standout singles like “think about it” and “the boys who don’t know what they want,” “Dead to Me” further sets the tone for Avery’s upcoming project, due out in September 2025.
i was a(u)n pulled trigger on your gun
you were too indifferent to shoot and too obsessed to simply let me run
so we hang on, half-there, half-gone
Rising avant-pop force Sophie Powers is back and bolder than ever with her latest single, "move with me."
Marking the dawn of a new era, the 20-year-old artist sheds the bubblegum neon aesthetic that defined her earlier work, stepping into a darker, rawer, and more nihilistic vision—one that embraces chaos rather than sugarcoating it.
As a feminist and a cis* woman I am horrified at the Supreme Court’s decision as to what identifies as a woman - and this is why you should be too.
On Wednesday, five judges at the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under the Equality Act 2010.
Therefore, this ruling is basically stating that trans women are not ‘real’ women.
This is absolutely horrifying and upsetting, and will affect how trans women are treated in all areas of society, specifically being excluded from female-only spaces.
We live in a country which is filled with diversity. Our country has various languages, religions, cultures, festivals, and traditions. However, there is a genuine fear among Indians that the influence of the western culture is gradually leading to the decline of Indian culture and tradition.
We have often read and heard about childhood trauma and we are aware that it is a poignant subject. When a child experiences trauma it significantly affects their behaviour and emotional state; traumas often induce the feeling of solitude even in the presence of friends and family.
The lead up to turning 30 definitely felt like a momentous occasion, but then things were… the same. I didn’t wake up and feel as though I had magically changed overnight into this ultra-sophisticated put-together adult woman. I still felt as though I had no idea what I was really doing. But I think the most mature thing about turning 30 was accepting that that’s okay, learning that we are all on different paths, and understanding that everyone’s milestone birthday is going to look completely different.


The Latest…
"Too much."
"Too affectionate."
"Drama queen."
"Overbearing."
I've heard variations of these words for as long as I can remember. Not always with cruelty-sometimes just as a casual observation-but they always seemed to suggest the same thing: that my way of feeling, caring, and expressing was somehow inconvenient, something to manage or mute.
“Seeing Signs” is the first single off of Nicole Ash’s debut EP. Nicole describes this single as a reflection of “those unspoken moments you have with a new crush when you overanalyse everything and wonder if they feel the same way. It’s the mix of excitement and uncertainty that made it so electric growing up...and that playful ‘what if’ doesn’t go away as you get older.”
Los Angeles based rock trio Wavy Trees have reignited a sense of nostalgia into listeners as they share their new single "Nothing But You” accompanied by a retro video which takes the band inside an animated PlayStation 1 video game.
Alaina Margaret Droog, known for her compelling music and striking voice, returns with a brand-new single for 2025.
“Too Soon?” is a product of deep soul-searching and the joy of turning to creating art on a whim amidst emotional turmoil. Alaina Margaret shares her background story of this track, which channels the freedom of indulging in the things that make you happy and unique.
All Men Unto Me is the moniker of musical artist Rylan Gleave, and the most personal side of his multifaceted and rich artistic universe.
We sat down with Rylan amidst the announcement of All Men Unto Me’s second album Requiem, which re-imagines an ancient mourning in a real, contemporary setting. We chatted about his evolution as a musician, the unique process of making his second album, and our mutual love of horror films and how they have influenced his art.
The story of Saint Valentine’s debut EP, Transjester—a title that symbolizes a journey of self-discovery and acceptance—continues to unfold with their third single, “Letter to a Friend.”
This track tells a deeper story of a different time in the songwriter’s life, nearly five years ago, having recorded the first voice notes in 2020.

