TheBabeGabe

TheBabeGabe is a multi genre artist based out of Kansas City, MO that’s bringing a new and fresh sound to the scene. After leaving the alt-rap trio BLACKSTARKIDS, Gabe has since then released two solo tapes HONEYPOP & HONEYPOP: Reloaded. Each tape has its own unique sound but still perfectly fall into line with each other. HONEYPOP brings hard raps and smooth R&B, while HONEYPOP: Reloaded brings a much more upbeat electronic dance feel to the table. Her energy is infectious on both tapes, and you won’t want to be the one standing in her way.

‘EAT BITCHES UP’ was the first single off HONEYPOP: Reloaded produced by The Human. “It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve written because it has this certain confidence to it, that instantly hits you once the lyrics start”, says Gabe. “Working with The Human (TyFaizon & Medici) is always such a fun time because they trust me with all my ideas and that’s how you get such a fun song like this one. I feel like this specific song sums up HONEYPOP: Reloaded as whole, which is why we chose it as the first single.”

s a u e r

s a u e r is the solo project of Toronto-based cellist and multi-instrumentalist Jillian Sauerteig which seeks to condense conflicting, often nuanced feelings into compact, bite-sized pop songs. A life-long classically-trained cellist, active collaborator and string arranger, s a u e r is Jill’s way of telling new stories through songwriting that still incorporates her language and scope as a string player.

As a self-proclaimed “cinematic sad girl”, s a u e r always aims to deliver on dense but spacious sound scapes, bold themes told through subdued poetry, and universal stories that feel classic and new all at once: the aim is simple, sweet and sauer. This is showcased in her single ‘Cold Call’.

“‘Cold Call’ is a song about shooting your shot when you feel like you’ve got a thread of something good, but everything about the situation is kind of vague and nebulous. It can be so frustrating when all of the pieces of a relationship feel like they will fit together but somehow they just don’t – in this case because of an indecisive person,” says Jillian.

“I think people can feel discouraged from taking chances when relationships are presenting as a little uncertain, but my hope with this song is that people feel empowered by the choice to make a decision and “cold call” that person regardless of what the outcome will be.”

FRANKLIN

Whitehorse doom duo FRANKLIN have been quietly sharpening their teeth, and now they’re ready to bite. FRANKLIN is the melodic, doomy, tension-building riff machine your nightmares have been waiting for.

Formed in the bleak heart of the pandemic by Kirsty Wells (Whitehorse, YT) and Evan Joel (Vancouver, BC), the two-piece grinds fuzz-drenched bass, raspy dual vocals, and drums that hit hard enough to make knuckles and ears bleed. It’s music that feels like the north: vast, desolate, and a little unhinged.

Their latest release, ‘Shark’, gnaws like serrated teeth in your gut and cuts straight to the neck. With its drive-y drum riffs, haunting harmonies, and gut-wrenching chorus vocals, you’re dragged through the frigid waters with barely a breath left to keep you hanging on, until its manic ending finishes the job itself.

Ayka

Ayka is the moniker of the Norwegian-Turkish artist Ayça Lingaas. She has previously dabbled in an exploration of different genres, but is currently in a process of rediscovering and cultivating her old ways. A self taught five chord guitarist singing both greatly and poorly about misery and fun.

‘Let Go,’ was the second single from Ayka’s debut album Doggy Bag. The track captures the split-second tension between holding on and walking away, offering a sharp and emotionally charged preview of the sonic world she has built with her upcoming record.

Doggy Bag marks a pivotal moment for Ayka — a collection shaped by introspection, healing, creative risk-taking, and the collaborative energy of close friends and contributors. With its blend of vulnerability, wit, and raw intensity, Doggy Bag positions AYKA as a compelling new voice ready to resonate far beyond her growing fanbase.

Lauren Amour

‘The Best of Me’ is a reflective, emotionally driven pop single from Lauren Amour, written during lockdown but released as her first single of 2026.

Blending heartfelt storytelling with a polished, contemporary pop sound, the track captures the moment a relationship begins to fall apart while holding onto the belief that something beyond ourselves, whether faith, fate, or the universe, is guiding the way forward.

Honest yet uplifting, the song balances vulnerability with quiet hope, drawing comparisons to Chappell Roan, Birdy and early Adele, and marks a confident step forward in Lauren’s evolving pop sound.