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August's Featured Artists
artists whose music you should keep on your playlist this and every month.
The Rising Fall
The Rising Fall is a Chicago-based rock band blending the influence of classic heavyweights like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath with the darker, more modern sounds of bands like Deftones, Evanescence, and Nine Inch Nails.
Formed in late 2022, the band came together at a time when each member was ready for a new creative chapter. That sense of timing eventually inspired the title of their debut EP, Cycles, released in May 2025. Their music is built collaboratively, with riffs, vocals, drums, and new ideas constantly bouncing between members until each song finds its shape. The result is a sound rooted in old-school rock while still feeling distinctly current.
Since forming, The Rising Fall has performed throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa, including a memorable appearance at Punk in the Corn Music Festival, where they heard an audience sing their lyrics back to them for the first time. They have also brought their music to WGN Morning News, taking their live energy into a completely different setting.
The band is still discovering exactly what The Rising Fall can become, and that is part of what makes their music exciting. With another EP in the works and plans to eventually bring both projects together on a full-length CD and vinyl release, they are continuing to build on the strong riffs, soaring vocal melodies, and dynamics that have become central to their sound.
Check out their written interview on our Blog!
(August 21st, 2026)
Luka Lohr
Luka Lohr is an independent artist based in East Lansing, Michigan, creating music for the people who replay conversations in their heads, talk to themselves in the mirror, and wonder about what they could have done differently.
Writing and creating every part of her music herself, Luka uses that creative freedom to turn complicated emotions into songs that feel personal, reflective, and honest. Her music often explores identity, relationships, anger, uncertainty, and the disconnect between who we are and who other people believe us to be.
Her single “AM I” captures that feeling especially closely, exploring what it means to realize that someone’s perception of you doesn’t necessarily match who you really are. With a two-part structure and a deeply personal approach to songwriting, Luka continues to create music that gives listeners space to recognize pieces of their own inner worlds in hers.
Listen to Luka Lohr on all major streaming platforms and follow her on Instagram @lukalohr_ and TikTok @bigdogbigteeth
(August 20th, 2026)
Drifters Grove
Drifters Grove is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based four-piece blending shoegaze, dream-pop, indie rock, and heavier influences into music that feels atmospheric without being tied to one specific sound.
The project began as a personal creative outlet for Hunter Carter, who started writing and releasing music on his own before gradually bringing other members into the fold. As the lineup grew, so did the sound, with each member adding new ideas and influences that helped turn Drifters Grove into the collaborative project it is today.
Now, the band is stepping into a new chapter with new music, an upcoming EP, and plans to bring their songs to the stage throughout Indiana and the surrounding Midwest. Whether they’re leaning into dreamy textures, noisier moments, or something more polished and melodic, Drifters Grove continues to build a sound that keeps you immersed all the way through.
Find Drifters Grove on all streaming platforms and follow @driftersgrovemusic on Instagram.
(August 12th, 2026)
SoundTec
SoundTec is a Central Florida-based rapper, emcee, vinyl DJ, event host, curator, business owner, and creative visionary whose work reaches far beyond any one lane of music.
Whether he is behind the mic, behind the turntables, hosting an event, or building opportunities through SoundTec Entertainment, he approaches each role with the same goal: creating memorable experiences and bringing people together through music. His background across performance, DJing, curation, and entrepreneurship gives him a unique perspective on not only making music, but understanding the culture and community surrounding it.
SoundTec is currently preparing for the release of his upcoming album, Newstalgic arriving September 3. The project marks the next chapter in his creative journey, with new music introducing listeners to the sound, ideas, and world he has been building.
His first single from the album, “Whatchu Know Bout It,” arrived July 3 and offers an early glimpse into what listeners can expect from the project. With years of experience across different corners of the music industry, SoundTec continues to build a career rooted in creativity, versatility, and a genuine love for the art of music.
(August 11th, 2026)
Headless Mary
Headless Mary is a Detroit-based band known for pairing emotionally charged themes with ambitious and experimental songwriting. Their newest album, “Behold! The Observer!,” explores grief, life, death, and rebirth through a cohesive collection of songs shaped by post-rock and other wide-ranging influences.
While creating the album, the band embraced a more expansive approach to composition, using atmosphere, contrast, and evolving arrangements to express difficult emotions in a meaningful way. Inspiration from artists including Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Swans, Lift to Experience, and Mogwai helped guide the project’s intimate and emotionally layered sound.
The band worked with a close friend at the newly established Teeth Rattle Records to complete the album. Through collaboration, creative differences, and persistence, they produced a project that reflects an important period of artistic growth for the group.
“Behold! The Observer!” is available on all streaming platforms. Follow Headless Mary on Instagram at @headlessmarymi.
(August 4, 2026)
Zia Radna
Zia Radna is a Texas-based independent artist whose music is shaped by personal experiences, vivid imagery, and influences spanning multiple genres. His debut single, “Lurid Lullaby,” emerged from a series of recurring dreams, capturing the lingering emotions and haunting atmosphere they left behind.
Rather than confining his work to one particular style, Zia draws inspiration from a wide range of sounds and finds thoughtful ways to bring them together. Through each release, he hopes to create music that resonates with listeners who connect with emotionally driven storytelling and artists who are unafraid to explore new creative directions.
With another single on the way, Zia is continuing to develop his sound and invite listeners further into the ideas, emotions, and imagery behind his music.
(August 2, 2026)
PM
PM is a hip-hop artist based in South Bend, Indiana, whose music reflects persistence, personal growth, and a deep commitment to advocating for independent artists.
His single “Members Only” has gained international attention, reaching number 20 on Amazon’s Hip-Hop Releases chart in the United States, number two across all genres in Portugal, and number one on Portugal’s hip-hop chart. The song was originally written for another artist, but after being told it sounded more like a PM track, he added two verses and a bridge and released it himself. Its success has since earned him a place on an upcoming WOA International tour in Portugal.
PM has been a member of the Recording Academy since 2010 and has used his platform to advocate for musicians through its Washington, D.C. chapter. His journey is deeply connected to the memory of his mother, his desire to better understand the music industry, and his commitment to creating meaningful change for artists beyond his own career.
Through his music and advocacy, PM continues to build a career rooted in authenticity, resilience, and community.
(July 26, 2026)