<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[www.ChargeMusicMag.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music Magazine]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:17:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Elvira Kalnik’s ‘Water Knows’: Electronic Music With a Human Pulse]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s an admirable quality shared by artists who refuse to dilute their instincts for the sake of accessibility. Elvira Kalnik belongs to that category. Her latest single, “Water Knows,” is not a calculated attempt at commercial electronic music—it’s a deeply stylized, emotionally charged piece of work that feels driven by personal necessity rather than market trends. And that’s precisely what makes it compelling.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/elvira-kalnik-s-water-knows-electronic-music-with-a-human-pulse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31660d7ce5e131934edcbf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:06:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>CHARGE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Parsons, Life: Songs That Hold Space for Change, Commitment, and the Long View]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Parsons’ Life arrives as a modest, deeply felt document of transition—one shaped by the suspended time of the pandemic and, now, reframed by a personal milestone: Parsons was married just last week. That detail matters, not as tabloid garnish, but as context. These five songs, written in a period of uncertainty and introspection, now resonate as prelude and passage—music that sits between who he was and who he’s becoming.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/jeremy-parsons-life-songs-that-hold-space-for-change-commitment-and-the-long-view</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfe84047c3def1fff0b3f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Album Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[CLASSICS]]></category><category><![CDATA[Songwriter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:38:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_8197cdb3d74c45479cd015c4006ebee0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_650,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CHARGE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Erasmus stuns with brilliant new song, "NeverPlanned."]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erasmus once again drops a generational banger that should be in everyone’s playlists, liked songs, whatever it is. It talks about something so relatable and painful. But Erasmus navigates his grief with strength and conviction like no other. It also has a nostalgic feel to it, which only lends to the vibe of the song. He gets low in the verses to show his sadness and then soars in the choruses with grief and wanting. 
]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/chris-erasmus-stuns-with-brilliant-new-song-neverplanned</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d81babc55f668b53080a7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Album Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[COUNTRY]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:50:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mark Bisbecos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Pratt’s “Buzzin’” Finds the Sweet Spot Between Small-Town Ritual and Modern Country Glow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Pratt’s “Buzzin’” lives in that familiar country music pocket where everyday detail becomes emotional shorthand. It’s a song built less on narrative arc than on accumulation — a series of snapshots that, taken together, sketch out a very particular kind of American evening. Neon lights flicker on. Honey bees fade into the background. Airplanes drift overhead. A scoreboard winds down to zero. It’s not a story so much as a setting, and Pratt leans into that atmosphere with intention.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/gary-pratt-s-buzzin-finds-the-sweet-spot-between-small-town-ritual-and-modern-country-glow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd4bc82a4608ae001a31d4</guid><category><![CDATA[COUNTRY]]></category><category><![CDATA[Songwriter]]></category><category><![CDATA[ROOTS/AMERICANA]]></category><category><![CDATA[ACOUSTIC]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_26f5989f4a454aa0813d705a4546217f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CHARGE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPB’s “Back in the Day” Blends Nostalgia and Faith in an Uplifting Hip-Hop Reflection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Christian hip-hop artist DPB taps into memory, message and melody on “Back in the Day,” a standout single from his album Undefeated. The track pairs old-school hip-hop sensibilities with faith-driven storytelling, resulting in a record that feels both personal and broadly relatable.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/dpb-s-back-in-the-day-blends-nostalgia-and-faith-in-an-uplifting-hip-hop-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd3a1340e74dbec4fb743d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Album Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[CHRISTIAN]]></category><category><![CDATA[HIP HOP ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Songwriter]]></category><category><![CDATA[R&B / Soul ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:34:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_9831f01b1d864aeba3786e7c2d5937c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CHARGE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Oscars are near and the music categories are juicy!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 98th Oscars is fast approaching with the world-famous movie awards ceremony taking place at The Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California on March 15, 2026 starting at 7pm ET/4pm PT on ABC. Although the primary focus of the Oscars is movies, there are two categories for music in the Oscars. The first one is Music (Original Score) and the second one is Music (Original Song). They categories are stacked with good competitors, so let's dive in!]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/the-oscars-are-near-and-the-music-categories-are-juicy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1d063afa412402f667cd4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[BLUES]]></category><category><![CDATA[JAZZ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:17:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_35097612da25442398f497d8b7e3008b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Bisbecos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet Niblets!: Hannah Montana turns 20 — And Miley Cyrus is ready to celebrate the legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two decades after first stepping into the spotlight as a blonde-wigged pop star with a double life, Hannah Montana is getting the anniversary celebration fans have been waiting for. The newly announced 20th anniversary special, affectiomatly dubbed the "Hannahversary", is set to premiere March 24th on Disney+ , marking 20 years since the series debuted in 2006. The special will feature an in-depth interview with Cyrus hosted by Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy , filmed in front of a live...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/sweet-niblets-hannah-montana-turns-20-and-miley-cyrus-is-ready-to-celebrate-the-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997660c563224cff6126897</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:08:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_030a97bc68554e0182b9485f3b16d5a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_824,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lexie Hayden’s Journey Through Nashville’s Songwriter Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexie Hayden has quietly established herself as a compelling voice in Nashville’s vibrant songwriting scene. Originally from Virginia, she relocated to Music City to immerse herself in the community and collaborative energy that fuels her creativity. Since releasing her first Nashville EP in 2017, Hayden’s career has grown steadily, as she continues to pursue both performance and songwriting with equal passion. Hayden’s music has found broad recognition across major playlists on streaming...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/lexie-hayden-s-journey-through-nashville-s-songwriter-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bad9accf6db790cb0bb5c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:27:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_e4ffcbeff57149248023ed9199754cb9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charli XCX coming out with her new album "Wuthering Heights" this Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charli XCX is coming out with her 9th Studio album as Charli XCX called, "Wuthering Heights" this Friday, February 11, 2026. Fans are eagerly awaiting her new album after the smash hit album, "Brat" came out in the summer of 2024.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/charli-xcx-coming-out-with-her-new-album-wuthering-heights-this-friday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698cbaf5636516a3166dd1f0</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[ALTERNATIVE]]></category><category><![CDATA[BEATS]]></category><category><![CDATA[HIP HOP ]]></category><category><![CDATA[POP]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:10:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_5ba5b9b8dee5429da78a8e285d421495~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Bisbecos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record Store Day 2026: April 18th]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the details about this year's first Record Store Day]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/record-store-day-2026-april-18th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a023ee24b711372be6ef6</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:05:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_1ea77f4fbdd14d049ae3e7cc1cea178a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_350,h_292,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trent Pelletier</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joji makes his triumphant return with his first album in 3 and a half years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joji, formerly known as the controversial YouTube content creator TVFilthyFrank, is coming out with his 4th studio album called, "Piss in the Wind". This will be the first time he has released an album in around 3 and a half years since his last release back in 2022 called, "SMITHEREENS". He has gained a cult following ever since releasing his first project back in 2017 called, "In Tongues" which was an EP. ]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/joji-makes-his-overdue-return-with-his-first-album-in-3-and-a-half-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983711f889819a51f0a0f0b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[ALTERNATIVE]]></category><category><![CDATA[Instrumental]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:26:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_71e94ba5ab704b128a2c422696bcc169~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Bisbecos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Zach Bryan Kicks Off 2026 "With Heaven on Top"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Bryan starts 2026 strong with "With Heaven on Top", a standout country album.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/zach-bryan-kicks-off-2026-with-heaven-on-top</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697d1f6aafd4a3da350d72d8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_708a31df9ead45d9afc91cdde35b437d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eliana Tassone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Harry Styles Returns with New Single "Aperture"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Styles returns with a new single, “Aperture,” the latest release from his forthcoming album, Kiss All The Time.]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/harry-styles-returns-with-new-single-aperture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697d23eb5d5080524e81b20d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_f9998eada9c44b518b2c6c01e8c23b17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eliana Tassone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presley Aronson Brings a Fresh Perspective to the Future of Country Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country music continues to grow through artists who bring new musical influences into the genre, and Aronson is helping shape that evolution. With roots in California, Aronson brings a modern, melodic approach to country music that complements Nashville’s songwriting tradition while offering a fresh creative perspective. Aronson’s music is defined by strong melodies, emotional clarity, and polished production. These qualities allow his songs to connect easily with listeners while remaining...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/presley-aronson-brings-a-fresh-perspective-to-the-future-of-country-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696692f8cca849701e954d57</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_3ddce96129914b6e9023e61c5d496257~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence Come Together on Havin’ a Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence came together through a shared appreciation for classic country, western swing, and traditional songwriting, forming a collaboration rooted in ease rather than expectation. Their album Havin’ a Talk , set for release on February 6, 2026, grew naturally out of time spent writing and making music together. The partnership developed without pressure, allowing the songs to take shape through conversation, melody, and mutual respect for the traditions that...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/melissa-carper-and-theo-lawrence-come-together-on-havin-a-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69692547286ae18832d2febc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:51:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_d7e2010a233743d69361b3e9ce1e93ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meghan Trainor Announces Toy With Me and 2026 Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pop powerhouse Meghan Trainor is gearing up for her next musical chapter with the announcement of her seventh studio album, Toy With Me , slated for release on April 24, 2026. The project follows her 2024 album Timeless  and marks her return with a full-length release as she continues to build on a career rooted in mainstream pop success. The album’s first release arrived with the single “Still Don’t Care,” which serves as the official introduction to the project. Released ahead of the album,...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/meghan-trainor-announces-toy-with-me-and-2026-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69694530059a56b31bdba4b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:50:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_cb26aa45dc504545978f3164b5ae7c97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorillaz Return With Ninth Album The Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gorillaz are gearing up for their ninth studio album, The Mountain , set for release on February 27, 2026. This project marks a notable moment in the band’s history, as it will be the first full-length release on their own label, KONG, giving the group greater control over distribution and creative direction after years working with major record companies. The album features performances in several languages, adding to its global sensibility, and includes posthumous appearances from artists...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/gorillaz-return-with-ninth-album-the-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696958493e23fce293705fd9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:50:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_83b00dcc26754ff6941232fe8688ab6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashley Kutcher Releases "Hard Pill" Ahead of New Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Kutcher continues to make her mark in modern country-pop with the release of her latest single, Hard Pill . A Baltimore native, Kutcher has built a reputation as a singer-songwriter who blends emotional honesty with memorable melodies. With Hard Pill , she delivers a story of admiration and vulnerability, capturing the complex emotions that arise when encountering someone unforgettable. The single also sets the stage for her upcoming album, Back to My Roots and These Roots Run Deep ,...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/ashley-kutcher-releases-hard-pill-ahead-of-new-album</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966ae49f5f67715567813b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_cff63854280f4ef09895aa72b02d316a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Freedom in Stillness: HunterGirl’s “Somewhere Wild”]]></title><description><![CDATA[HunterGirl continues to carve out her place in modern country music with the release of her new song, Somewhere Wild , out January 9 via 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Born Hunter Wolkonowski in Winchester, Tennessee, she first gained national attention as a standout on the twentieth season of American Idol , where her powerful voice and grounded storytelling earned her praise and a devoted following. With Somewhere Wild , HunterGirl steps into 2026 with a song that feels like...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/finding-freedom-in-stillness-huntergirl-s-somewhere-wild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966a0affc14cd6a86d00d7c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_f0fb473f910a4d4b86c9da7f684f7156~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julia Kahn's New album EARTHCHILD, a Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nashville-based artist Julia Kahn is carving out a space in modern pop that values emotional depth over detachment and sensitivity over superficiality. Blending atmospheric electro-pop with introspective lyricism, her music feels both ethereal and grounded, rooted in personal truth while reaching toward something mythic and expansive. At the core of Julia’s artistry is a belief that vulnerability is not a flaw, but a strength. Rather than masking emotion, her work invites listeners to lean...]]></description><link>https://dd5705.wixsite.com/charge-mag/single-post/julia-kahn-s-new-album-earthchild-a-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69667e8ef1ba376a5bbfa18a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d19474_ba9f0b71659d44abaff12e25b4c52f41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Williams</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>