Welcome to the CD Baby Artist Release Roundup — our monthly series celebrating standout releases from our artists around the world. June brought a wide range of sounds and stories, from debut singles to live acoustic albums. Here’s a look at what came out.
Listen to all the top releases from June and more in our New Music Weekly playlist.
Rosemary is famous – “Overnight Sensation (Overnight Jerk)” | Released June 3, 2026
LA-based indie pop artist Rosemary is famous is building a world that’s campy and nostalgic — it’s escapism at its finest. Drawing inspiration from icons like Marilyn Monroe, Cher, and Betty Boop, she writes songs that feel like a modern pop twist on something out of an old Hollywood movie.
“Overnight Sensation (Overnight Jerk)” tells the story of modern romance gone wrong — the moment the nobody you’re dating goes viral, becomes a star, and dumps you. Whimsical lyrics, upbeat production, and a killer sing-along chorus make this the unhinged revenge anthem of the summer.
Chris Moreno – “Burn Out” | Released June 5, 2026
Nashville-based Chris Moreno blends country roots with the melodic emotionality of early 2000s alternative rock. His new single “Burn Out” captures the push and pull of an unstable relationship and the feeling of trying to hold onto something already slipping away.
Atmospheric guitars, cinematic production, and a reflective hook give the track a nostalgic yet modern crossover feel. Fans of Goo Goo Golls and Mitchell Tenpenny will find a lot to love here.
Bimini – “Tank Top Bum Boys” | Released June 5, 2026
Bimini’s debut single, “Tank Top Bum Boys,” takes its title from a slur historically directed at working-class queer men in Britain, infamously used by Boris Johnson in his column in the Daily Telegraph in 1998. In typical Bimini-style, they decided to use the word as a term of endearment.
The song came just weeks after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that trans people are not legally protected as their gender under the Equality Act — and only days after Reform U.K. began removing Pride flags from public buildings.
Ivoris – “Make U Blush” | Released June 12, 2026
Australian pop artist Ivoris is back with a sparkling crush confession. “Making someone blush is such a superpower,” she says, “if you’ve made someone’s blood rush to their cheeks, it’s like you’ve done something magical to their heart.”
“Make U Blush” arrives alongside the announcement of Ivoris’ long-awaited debut album, Pour My Heart Out, due September 4th. An album, she says, built around one superpower, “being super romantic.”
Quinn Aiden & Kish – “Tiki-Taka” | Released June 12, 2026
Part Afropop, part commercial pop, “Tiki-Taka” has the sonic crossover fit for a track JBL used for a World Cup campaign — which featured the legendary Dutch soccer player Virgil Van Dijk.
Diva Smith – Sunny Surrender | Released June 12, 2026
By day Diva Smith is a preschool teacher in New York City. By night, she’s performing songs she’s been writing since she was a kid. Her debut EP, Sunny Surrender explores themes of growing up, first romance, and nostalgia.
City-based but country-hearted, Diva’s love of live instrumentation and slower living gives this EP a warmth and intimacy that’s all her own.
Marcus Kley – “Waiting” | Released June 12, 2026
Marcus Kley’s music exists in a self-described world of “Rom-Com Pop” — bubbly, heartfelt, and unapologetically romantic. Inspired by Japanese artists such as Fujii Kaze and YOASOBI, KLEY began studying Japanese in 2020, eventually attending a Japanese language school in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, to deepen his connection to the culture and music that inspired him.
“Waiting” was written after watching a Japanese romantic drama and captures the impatient excitement of falling in love and wanting the other person to finally admit their feelings. Blending Japanese and English lyrics, the song combines KLEY’s Western pop sensibilities with bright J-Pop influences, creating a sound that feels both international and emotionally familiar. Centered around the lyric “待ってる” (I’m waiting), the single embraces sweetness and vulnerability without irony.
YDB – “Concierge” | Released June 17, 2026
“Concierge” is the lead single from the first major album release by Young Dirty Bastard (YDB). Carrying the torch of a legendary hip-hop bloodline, YDB delivers a forward-thinking anthem about resilience and making it to the top tier of success. Grimy East Coast energy meets modern trap production — a statement of intent for everything that’s coming next.
Wolph – “Blue Miracle” | Released June 17, 2026
Virginia-based jam band Wolph’s debut single, “Blue Miracle,” is about wanting what you can’t have — and eventually making peace with it. Swirling guitars and a funky groove support the song’s excellent hook, wedding sounds of the Grateful Dead with Funkadelic. “Finding a way to live with the things you can’t change — that’s a Blue Miracle,” the band shared.
Mwenso – “Be Free” | Released June 17, 2026
“Be Free” marks a powerful homecoming for Michael Mwenso, both personally and artistically. Recorded during a return to London — the city where he was raised — the song captures the idea that sometimes you have to go back to move forward. Working with executive producer Reuben James, Mwenso pushed himself into a new vocal territory and a more personal lyrical perspective: where much of his work has centered on collective language, this track is an intimate declaration of “I.” The result is a soulful, uplifting release from an artist arriving at the next stage of his evolution.
Alfie Neale – “Mile High” | Released June 17, 2026
“Mile High” is the first of four upcoming singles from Alfie Neale arriving this summer. The latest tune marks a return to his soul-influenced origins. Self-produced with a prominently featured Rhodes piano, the track draws from Silk Sonic, Remi Wolf, and Still Woozy while paying respect to the artists behind them like George Benson and Prince. Vintage in feel but hi-fi in execution, it’s the perfect soundtrack to a late-night drive or evening on the beach.
CDVRS – “SOUTHBOUND” | Released June 22, 2026
The new EP, SOUTHBOUND, from CDVRS spans genres but has one intention in mind: feel-good music that moves through emotion, environment, and energy. He weaves together three distinct soundscapes – lo-fi hip-hop introspection on “REFLECT,” Miami bass energy on “SOUTHBOUND,” and smooth amapiano warmth on “BAKE” — each representing a different emotional state while staying connected through atmosphere and intention.
The project is inspired by the feeling of leaving the U.K. and heading somewhere warmer and brighter, both physically and mentally. A sense of movement and freedom that sits at the core of everything from nights in the club to reflective moments in the sun.
Girl Named Tom – Dust to Dust (Live Acoustic Versions) | Released June 25, 2026
After the April release of Dust to Dust rose to #1 on the iTunes pop charts, The Voice Season 21 winners are back with what fans consistently dub “GNT at their best,” — stripped-down acoustic arrangements of their songs. On these alternative versions, the trio’s harmonies shine through and more clearly expose the thought-provoking lyrics, warm yet powerful vocals, and exquisite guitar work. If you loved the original album, you might love these versions even more.
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Olivia King – “Find a Way” | Released June 26, 2026
Olivia King wrote “Find a Way” after her fifth failed IVF cycle. Rather than letting heartbreak fuel fear, she chose to write a song rooted in faith, joy, and belief that even when the outcome can’t yet be seen, there’s always a way forward. “God will always find a way,” King says.
Her fans, known as the “Kweens,” have been a part of this journey every step of the way. A global online sisterhood centered around faith and hope, they helped shape the release itself: voting on the song title, cover art, outfits, and visuals.
The Frst – “Black Rose” ft. Logan Ledger & Bodybox | Released June 26, 2026
Country metalcore with banjos and breakdowns – that’s the pitch, and it delivers. A master collaborator, Mikei Gray brought on Logan Ledger (Margo Price) and Bodybox (Maggot Stomp) to create this groundbreaking aggressive yet uplifting country metalcore anthem.
Jaxen James – “Guy For You” | Released June 26, 2026
Jaxen James wrote “Guy For You” at 17 after a relationship ended and the girl he cared about moved on for someone else. Instead of placing blame, the song features James confronting his own mistakes and taking accountability through faith, perseverance, and self-reflection.
Drawing from the confessional songwriting of contemporary country and folk pop, this debut release introduces an artist with a clear identity rooted in melody, vulnerability, and raw emotion.
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