Why It Is Trending: Raw Confession Meets Millennial Chaos A bold and brutally honest romantic dramedy, Messy  dives headfirst into the contradictions of modern relationships — messy, hilarious, and painfully real.Written, directed, and led by Alexi Wasser , the film follows Stella Fox , a self-aware, sexually liberated love addict who escapes Los Angeles for New York after a devastating breakup. Over one hot, restless summer, Stella navigates a series of doomed flings, podcas

Luvcat  is the alter-ego of Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Sophie Morgan Howarth (b. 1996). Originally performing as Sophie Morgan, she reinvented herself as Luvcat in 2023, bringing together her background in acoustic folk with a bold shift to alternative rock and dark pop. Influenced by artists like Nick Cave, The Cure, and Avril Lavigne, Morgan blends cinematic vocals, smoky atmosphere, and sharp songwriting into a sound that’s both nostalgic and forward-looking. Her deb

Hana Lili  is a Welsh rock artist, songwriter, and producer whose music bridges vulnerability and volatility with striking authenticity. After a whirlwind year sharing stages with Coldplay  and Circa Waves , alongside her own headline tour, Hana returns with new music that marks a bold evolution in her sound and artistic identity. Influenced by Deftones , Nirvana , Pixies , and No Doubt , Hana’s work channels the rawness of 90s alternative rock through a distinctly modern len

Tragic Sasha  (aka Sasha Gurney ) is a London-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose sharp wit and emotional candor have made her one of the UK’s most captivating independent voices. Following a breakout 2024, she steps confidently into 2025 with a growing fanbase and critical acclaim from BBC Radio 1’s Jaguar  (“I love her for her honest songwriting”), BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq  (“spellbinding”), and The Line of Best Fit  (“talented sod”). Blending elements of bedroom

COBRAH  (Clara Blom Christiensen) is a Swedish singer, producer, and performance artist whose self-styled “BDSM pop” and “gay workout music” have made her one of the boldest voices in electronic and queer music today. Born in Gothenburg  in 1996, COBRAH fuses industrial beats, fetish aesthetics, and unapologetic sexuality into a high-voltage artistic statement. A shapeshifter by nature, she blurs the lines between club culture, performance art, and pure pop provocation. Her c

BRSR  (pronounced “Bruiser”) are a four-piece alt/post-metal outfit from Glasgow, Scotland, formed from the ashes of local groups like The Dunts, Sway, and Animals to Creators. Their mission: to push the sonic boundaries of alternative music through crushing rhythms, soaring melodies, and emotional weight. Influences from bands such as Deftones, Hum, and Slowdive ripple throughout their music — but BRSR sound entirely their own. “Judas ” is BRSR’s fiery new single, delivered

Giant Rooks  are an indie rock band from Hamm, Germany, formed in 2014. Their blend of atmospheric pop-rock, dynamic songwriting, and polished production has earned them a major profile in Europe — their second studio album How Have You Been?  debuted at No. 1 in Germany in February 2024. With a reputation for both soaring melodies and deep emotional resonance, Giant Rooks combine commercial appeal with indie integrity. “The Future Is Cancelled”  marks a bold entry into the n

Toronto-based trio FEATURETTE  deliver an electrifying blend of dark electro-pop and cinematic storytelling. Fronted by Lexie Jay  (vocals) and backed by Marc Koecher  (keys/synth/guitar) and Jon Fedorsen  (drums/synths), the band has carved out their own corner of the alternative scene — where sensuality, grit, and vulnerability meet. Their sound, self-described as “gritty earporn with hooks you can sink your teeth into,” merges the pulse of underground electronic music with

The Search That Consumes Haunting, poetic, and unnervingly raw, Matthew Michael Ross’s Invisible  pulls viewers into a psychological labyrinth of guilt, addiction, and human fragility.It ’s not just a mystery — it’s a mirror held up to the hidden pain that lives in the spaces between friendship, memory, and survival. Through delicate storytelling and stark realism, Invisible  examines the devastating cost of invisibility — both emotional and societal — when those suffering ar

Double Lives and Dangerous Desires Playful, stylish, and unexpectedly soulful, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man  redefines the modern romantic comedy through disguise, deception, and identity. Based on a real story, this genre-bending film fuses crime, comedy, and romance  into a witty meditation on authenticity — and how pretending to be someone else can sometimes reveal who you truly are. Gary Johnson (Glen Powell)  is a mild-mannered philosophy professor who moonlights for the

A Crisis Without a Name The queen of precision thrillers, Kathryn Bigelow , detonates a new level of political anxiety with A House of Dynamite , a cerebral, nerve-twisting drama about the fragility of global peace in the age of AI and misinformation. Set in the chaos following a mysterious, unclaimed missile launch , the film becomes both a nuclear countdown thriller  and a psychological study of leadership , asking the ultimate question: When humanity faces extinction, will

Candi Carpenter  is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and storyteller whose music traverses the boundaries of Americana, folk, and indie rock with striking vulnerability and defiance. Known for their haunting voice and deeply confessional lyricism, Carpenter’s art delves into queerness, trauma, identity, and the fragile beauty of simply being human. Their work has earned critical acclaim for its unflinching honesty and poetic emotional depth — a rare balance of rawness and

DITTER  🇬🇧 are a British trio whose music hits with equal force to the heart and the hips. Their sound is a vibrant fusion of pop sensibility, punk attitude, and infectious energy — delivered with sharp wit and a cheeky grin. Mixing humor with honesty, they craft songs that celebrate imperfection, connection, and the joy of not taking yourself too seriously. Onstage, DITTER are pure electricity: brash, bold, and unafraid to turn self-awareness into an anthem. “Cringe Is The

Zombies, Cameras, and Father-Son Chaos What happens when a small-town teen filmmaker accidentally casts his undead dad in a zombie movie? Cooper Roberts’ All You Need Is Blood  answers that question with gleeful absurdity, heartfelt chaos, and buckets of blood. Equal parts zombie comedy, coming-of-age story, and love letter to DIY filmmaking , this clever indie gem reinvigorates the undead genre with humor, sincerity, and a dash of splatter-era nostalgia. Set in an unassuming

A Mirror to Hollywood’s Forgotten Souls A haunting and unflinching look at the film industry’s hidden scars, John Lacy’s “Everyone Asked About You”  dives deep into the psychological toll of fame and artistic ambition. With an ensemble cast led by Rachel Bailit , John Lacy , and Michael Shamus Wiles , the film bridges Hollywood’s golden nostalgia  with its most painful truths — exposing how young performers are shaped, used, and often broken by the pursuit of success. Everyon

A surreal and deeply unsettling fusion of romance, dark humor, and body horror — Together  dares to ask: how close is too close? Directed and written by Michael Shanks , and starring real-life couple Dave Franco  and Alison Brie , this chilling yet emotional film dissects love, co-dependency, and physical transformation with both tenderness and terror. When Love Becomes a Monster Years into their relationship, Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) move to the countryside

A Psychological Romantic Heist Thriller The film Diamond Sky  is a British psychological thriller/drama and the directorial debut of Felix Mackenzie. It follows a young couple, Lucan Lowry (Hassan Najib) and Alice Lane (Elena Rivers), who are stifled by the constraints of their world and seek liberation in a high-stakes diamond heist. The film blends a crime narrative with a fractured love story, ultimately revealing a mind-bending psychological portrait where the pursuit of

The rising Lincolnshire outfit Stone Cold Sweethearts (SCS)  are kicking down the door of the UK indie scene with “Doghouse”  — a snarling, heartfelt track that blends working-class defiance with emotional grit. It’s everything great British rock should be: loud, honest, and impossible to ignore . From Small-Town Fire to Big-Stage Fury Stone Cold Sweethearts , affectionately shortened to SCS , are a UK indie/alt-rock band  that refuse to blend into the crowd. Led by dual voca

Sydney’s indie rockers Highline  return with “I Can See” , a shimmering, heartfelt anthem that captures the turbulence and tenderness of becoming who you are — one chorus at a time. From Schoolyard Jams to Stadium Ambitions Formed by a group of high school friends in Sydney, Highline  turned lunchtime DMA’s covers into a full-blown creative journey. Since their early EPs, they’ve become known for blending brit-pop energy  with emotive Australian indie storytelling , crafting

L.A.’s industrial titans HEALTH  return with “THOUGHT LEADER” , a searing collision of digital dissonance and existential dread  — a track that cements their reputation as the most fearless architects of modern noise-pop. It’s brutal, hypnotic, and deeply human — the sound of a world coming apart, set to a perfect rhythm. From the L.A. Underground to Global Cult Icons Formed in the chaotic sprawl of downtown Los Angeles’ noise scene , HEALTH  — Jake Duzsik (vocals, guitar), J