295. With His First Release in 2026, He is Putting Us All On Notice: Uta K is the Best Rapper You’ve Never Heard Of There are normal days. Then there are days when Uta K drops new music. Today is one of those glorious days where we get to rejoice. Diamonds is out everywhere! Go press play

294. Fifteen Minutes of Fame Spotlights: Threads Open Call Revealed Some Real Talent (Part One) Part one of a series of FMOF Spotlight articles for the month of June which feature artists from Threads who responded to my open call for reviews of their music. Check out Tha M3, A-Tota-So, and…

293. “I Like my Music With a Little Synth Twist on the Rocks” Michelle Renae Blends 80’s Synth Pop with Witty, Playful Songwriting. The Perfect Cocktail. An artist on the cusp of greatness, Michelle Renae is a pop soprano that produces dreamy synth-driven music, with lyrics that can be both witty…

292. With a Sound Built on Nostalgia, Jon Hopper is Finding Success in the Moment. UK based pop rock artist, Jon Hopper, is a new sound with a flair for the nostalgia. In a world where replicating the genius of David Bowie is quite impossible, he comes damn close. Listen to Beach streaming…

291. Lessons in the Silence: MCB Style Reminds Us Why Numbers Don’t Matter as Long as We Have Something to Say. He is a singer. A songwriter. A producer. A multi-instrumentalist. An actor. A model. He is an accomplished recording artist with more than 20 releases to his name. Yet, he isn't old…

290. A Project Deeply Rooted in Connecting to the Human Spirit, Marc Schuster’s In the Weeds Will Stick With Its Audience In an effort to bring value back to music, Marc Schuster is offering audiences his new album, In The Weeds, for free

289. Some Heroes Fight Crime. Too Hot for Leather Fights to Rock Our Faces Off! Superhero Wannabes! is Out Now, Streaming Everywhere

288. In a World That is Increasingly More Dependent on Chasing Trends, Liz Bills Refuses to Conform in Her New Album, Change Liz Bills sets a new bar of intimacy in her latest album, Change. She addresses grieving the loss of her mother, aging, love and heartbreak, and more. Go press play!

287. As He Moves Forward Beyond Mr. Hyde, Stonehocker is Looking Back With Songs From Yesterday Stonehocker is a storyteller who writes a hook his audience can depend on. As he takes a look into his past, he takes his biggest leaps forward with the emotional and intimate Songs From Yesterday. Go…

My dog had ACL surgery. She had to have a plate implanted on her tibial plateau to repair the injury. She is so pitiful.

286. Roots, Rock & Roll, and The Boss: Brian K & The Parkway , the Stories They Tell, and the Storytellers Who Inspire Them From grassy roots to sandy beaches, Brian K & The Parkway are taking their listeners on a journey of inspiration and influence. Check out The Beachcomber, streaming…

285. Breaking Walls and Shattering Glass Ceilings: The First Slovenian Woman in The Afrobeat Genre, Alya Elouissi isn’t Satisfied Stopping There

284. There is a Universe Where Don Cephas is One of the Most Listened to Artists. I Want to Go There

Just a quick reminder that FMOF is on Substack now as well! open.substack.com/pub/jeffthom...

283. Intimacy, Solitude, and Spectrums: Little Green Reveals There is Nothing Simple from Asking “Who Do You Love?” 200 seconds is all it has taken for Sydney's Little Green to cover a wide range of emotional complexity around a question that, at first glimpse, seems simple. But when we think…

282. Leaving it All on the Table and Leaving Nothing Behind, Lucy Clearwater is Extraordinary in Debut, People ≠ Possessions LA-based folk singer/songwriter, Lucy Clearwater, lets her listeners in to her process with her debut. How songwriting is like journaling: honest, vulnerable, and intimate.…

281. On Her Path to Making the World a “Better, Greener, and Kinder Place,” Poet and Songwriter, Shannon Jade Delivers Boldly Vulnerable Music with Starlit Dreams On her path to making the world a "better, greener, and kinder place," poet and songwriter, Shannon Jade, delivers boldly vulnerable…

280. Searching for Redemption and Hope, Michael Daughtry’s Sweet Forgiveness Looks to Inspire with its Uplifting Message

279. Fifteen Minutes of Fame Spotlight: Recapping Important Single Releases From the Last Two Months Today's Spotlight features releases from two artists; Jasmine Catherine and Chloe Star. These very promising and talented artists are unique, dynamic, and capable of stunning their audience on…

278. April Recap Originally Published May 8th, 2026 Demonstrators protesting Iran War, Washington D.C, Probal Rashid, Lightrocket via Getty Images WAR I don’t know if there is a more depressing word in the English language than war. What a concept, to disagree so much with someone that a decision…

277. Novelley, a Small Independent Artist, Just Released the Best Folk Album of the Year; Without a Label, a Manager, or a Marketing Team. Mainstream music wants independent artists, like Novelley, to think it's not possible to succeed without a label, manager, or a marketing team. Fortunately,…

276. Special Edition: Sprawler FU is Leveling Up and Audiences are Beginning to Notice I've noticed a trend that's been happening lately. The trend is Sprawler FU. That's it. She is the ENTIRE trend. I've joined the Sprawler FU train. It's time everyone else does too!

275. Tapping Into Consciousness: Jepz Latest, Feel, Addresses the Internal Conflicts and Challenges We Face Every Day

274. ‘Greetings from a Southern Tinseltown’ Feels Like Being on a Road Trip with Savannah Campbell and My Bags are Packed

273. In the Face of Adversity, Circumstantial Saint Unapologetically Calls Out the Madness in Wordvomit The album may be called Wordvomit, but as it has come to be expected of Circumstantial Saint, this is a well-crafted, brilliant work of art.

272. Identifying a Sense of Being "Wrong" or "Off," AiramFM Contemplates Feeling Different in The Imposter

271. Misophonia, the 86-Minute Masterpiece by Campbell McKinzie, Will be a Religion in 10 Years Campbell McKinzie has released an 86-Minute song, broken into 20 parts, and it is breathtaking. Go press play!

270. Expectations versus Reality: Martyrs go Big with The Church Street EP Going into The Church Street EP by Martyrs with expectations will result in one likely outcome. They will exceed your expectations. Go press play!

269. Fifteen Minutes of Fame Spotlights: Mark Ward and Dakotah Faye

Here is my most recent podcast episode where Daniel and I interview our very special guest, Nigel Powell of the band Unbelievable Truth, out of Oxford! open.spotify.com/episode/2Trs...

269. Lavender Fire: A Live Survey of From Shadows to Light with Their First Live Album, Live from the VB Garden For the first time ever, Fifteen Minutes of Fame have reviewed a Live Album! What better artist to start with, than Lavender Fire, an up and coming artist who we have had the privilege…

268. Wasted Potential? Examining If and When, There is a Time for Independent Musicians to Quit

267. March Recap: The Seventh Gate by Elly Kace, Artemis II, Fifteen Minutes in the Necco Chamber Launch, New Music Reviews, and More! Come with me as I look back at what a HUGE month March was for Fifteen Minutes of Fame. Let's just say, Artemis II isn't the only thing that's launching something…

266. Embracing Strength and Power Through Femininity, Dareen Shines in Goddess

Here’s an excellent playlist featuring new indie folk musicians from early 2026. Let me know what you think! open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ul...

265. Friday, March 27th Release Spotlight featuring Citizen Audrey, Georgie Najar, and MORE!

264. Summoning the Lords of Darkness, Timeless Rage are on a Chilling Adventure with My Kingdom Come

263. Turning Wounds Into Sound: Exploring The Sound Ninja’s Upcoming Album, Let the Broken Heart Inside

262. Summer Lovin’: Soaking in Good Rays, Good Vibes, and Good Melodies with MoonDreams Music and her new Single, Summer Suite.

261. Celebrating the OFFICAL LAUNCH of "Fifteen Minutes in the Necco Chamber," a Collaborative Podcast Between Fifteen Minutes of Fame and Necco Records

260. In Times of Adversity, Jenn DeSantis Searches for a Beacon of Light to Guide Us in Her New Single, Lucy

259. All Laughed Out: Dame Fawn Denier Continues to Turn a Serious Corner with Bower Meadow Cover

258. Fifteen Minutes of Fame Artist Spotlight: One Year After Trash Mountain, Lily Seabird is Back with Her New Single, Demon in Me

257. MYLANJI by Mavdv, an EP Review

256. … The Morning After by Han: an Album Review DISCLAIMER the content of this article and the album it features discusses the effects of rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Please read with careful consideration.

255. Single Review of Witness to Everything by Black Hats

254. Fifteen Minutes of Fame Artist to Watch: Cassie Ramone It's been two years since the release of Sweetheart, and yet Cassie Ramone's third album continues to resound. The leading lady of Vivian Girls, and The Babies, Ramone has shown her audience that she can be extraordinarily influential all…

253. Double Feature Friday: New Albums from Charlotte Sands and Joe McCorriston

252. Single Review of City of Stars by Amity

251. EP Review of Shorty by giverupper