Cati Landry returns in 2025 with a dreamy, melancholic ballad for the lonely hearts club. “Overdrive” is an aching confession of love and loss, written during a time of processing grief and feeling the emotions crash like waves.

‘It’s Like’ is the first track on Mica’s upcoming solo EP, and is out now. Encapsulated by an ethereal synth pad, ‘It’s Like’ tells a story of realising love and acceptance. With piano parts dancing in and out as if discovering new layers to this feeling. The song uses traditional folk harmony in a stripped back loop to express the peace authentic love can bring.

ALIE's new single, "Closer To Losing," goes deep on the fear of losing a loved one, getting older, and having uncertainty creep in. Her songwriting and emotional resonance are unlike many young artists today.

Lily Forte continues her boldest musical era yet with “Out of the Blue,” out today on November 14. Inspired by an abrupt breakup over the phone, the soulful track features Lily’s most direct, cutthroat songwriting yet, with steady yet intentionally aggressive production choices.

Lily Forte returns with “Miles To Go,” a forthcoming, jazz-inspired liberation anthem. Like her previous singles, “Miles To Go” once again features Lily’s signature blend of modern and classical influences, utilizing live horns and gritty bass guitar lines in its captivating production and highlighting her polished alto vocals. 

NYC-based artist Maggie Kane has released her sophomore single Satellites. Known for her raw storytelling and shimmering textures, Kane creates music that feels both intimate and cinematic.

Where her debut single Candied Ginger lingered at the edge of indecision, caught between holding on and letting go, Satellites runs arms wide open into new love.

The new album ‘A Quiet Life’ from Los Angeles based dance artist Evalyn pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life.

KAYELLE, emerging pop artist and singer-songwriter from New Jersey, has released her new single, “Old and New”.

"Old and New" is an intimate folk-pop track about embracing change while holding on to the parts of yourself that existed before loss, loneliness, or betrayal. The heartfelt ballad explores the complex emotions of moving abroad, finding joy in building a new life while grappling with the guilt of leaving home behind. 

Rising indie-pop artist and songwriter Lila Holler returns with her most vulnerable release to date, “The Way I Am Now”, a haunting indie-pop confessional about love, insecurity, and the hope for unconditional acceptance.

Written during a period of personal struggle, the track finds Lila balancing themes of self-care, insecurity, and intimacy within a serious relationship.

Italian artist Mario Loprete has, for over two decades, been sharing his artistic reading of hip hop by painting the theme, artists, and its role in our daily lives. His work has been exhibited in various public and institutional spaces in Holland, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S.A., attracting the attention of public and private collectors.

Since, Mario has taken on a new artistic project - creating sculptures out of concrete.

The creative force behind YouTube’s billion-view Clash of Clans cinematic universe and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Entergalactic  (starring Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet and more), Fletcher Moules is turning the lens inward with the release of “Maybe”, a melancholic synth-pop postcard from his music project The New Condition.

Meet MOVIESTARZ, the boundary-pushing LA-based musical duo. Bold, playful, and unapologetically original, this group is blending hyperpop energy and beats with wild visuals and high-concept fashion to build a full-on sonic and visual universe for anyone looking to escape the ordinary.

Today, October 10th, they are releasing their new single, “1.M Frequencies” feat. Cali Rodi, off their upcoming debut record FANTASY > REALITY.

Bold, unfiltered, and emotionally charged, “SUPER F★CKING MEGA ST★R” is the latest release from genre-defying artist MARIS, whose fearless songwriting and powerhouse vocals are making waves in the alt-pop scene. The track is a high-voltage blend of frustration, envy, and empowerment—part confession, part anthem, and all heart.

19-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Rhiannon Rodriguez has released her raw new single, “Lie I Can’t Deny”, ahead of her upcoming debut EP, Bittersweet. As an artist, Rhiannon moves fluidly between mediums but, at her core, she’s a storyteller.

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.

Megan Black is a talented tattoo artist from the West Midlands, working at The Belladonna Tattoo Parlour, a friendly and welcoming space run by Megan’s sister Kristie. Meg and Kristie tattoo alongside Kristie’s husband Tom and good friend Sophie. We spoke to Meg about all things tattoos - her experience as an artist, everything you need to know when getting a tattoo, and the joys of working in a female-owned tattoo shop.

I forget myself in the melancholy of times,

where the arrows are like scissors

When She looked at the dragon, it seemed to her like air dissolved in hopes, blue, blue, shimmering like a garland and this attracted, like a moth to the radiance…

This Modern Struggle Magazine had the honour of speaking with artist and writer Irina Tall and sharing her unique artwork.

She shares her artistic journey, her creative process, the powerful meanings behind her work and the way that art can inspire and influence.

Thank you so much to Irina for taking the time to share her creativity and insights with us.

This Modern Struggle Magazine had the absolute privilege of speaking with artist Aleena Sharif and sharing her inspirational artwork.

She shares her artistic journey, her creative process, and how the power of painting the nude female form helps to promote body confidence and self-love for herself and other women.

Thank you so much to Aleena for creating representative pieces and a safe space to share nude paintings.