Hot Picks 5/5/25 Part Two - The Best New Releases

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Photo: Rooftop Screamers

Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place for your listing pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Captain Blistermint

Release: ‘The Ladder‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from New Zealand, Captain Blistermint are a band that you need to know about. Their single, ‘The Ladder‘, is an alternative rock-pop release fuelled by textured instrumentation, excellent musicianship and engaging lyrics. ‘The Ladder‘ is a single that sets Captain Blistermint apart from the crowd.

https://linktr.ee/captainblistermint
https://captainblistermint.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/captainblistermint/

Artist: Raynald Grenier

Release: ‘The Compilation Album‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Quebec City, Raynald Grenier has released the exquisite album, ‘The Compilation Album‘. We adore the captivating performances, emotive arrangements and inviting production. ‘The Compilation Album‘ is a release that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://raynaldgrenier.hearnow.com/
https://fr-ca.facebook.com/raynald.grenier.3
https://www.instagram.com/raynald_grenier/

Artist: Kevin Driscoll

Release: ‘You Could Have Told Me‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Jacksonville-based artist Kevin Driscoll has released the brilliant acoustic-rock single, ‘You Could Have Told Me‘. It is fuelled by engaging rhythms, charming performances and superb musicianship. ‘You Could Have Told Me‘ is a release that makes Kevin Driscoll stand out as an artist who is on the rise.

https://kevindriscollofficial.godaddysites.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kevindriscollofficial
https://www.instagram.com/kevindriscollsongwriter/

Artist: Professor Downfall

Release: ‘Sol‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Chicago, Professor Downfal is an artist that you need to know about. His EP ‘Sol‘ is an art-rock release complete with intelligent arrangements, dynamic performances and punchy production. ‘Sol‘ is an EP that needs to be heard so turn the volume up this Spring!

https://professordownfall.bandcamp.com/album/sol
https://www.instagram.com/professordownfall

Artist: Rooftop Screamers

Release: ‘Blink of an Eye’ (feat. Royston Langdon)

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Portland-based Rooftop Screamers have released the must-hear alternative-rock single, ‘Blink of an Eye’ (feat. Royston Langdon). We adore the engaging lyrics, charming performance and addictive chorus. ‘Blink of an Eye’ is a single that has made us excited to hear what will come next. Enjoy below!

https://www.facebook.com/rooftopscreamers
https://rooftopscreamers.bandcamp.com/music