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Isaac Neilson Drops Feel-Good Indie Anthem “Getting Better”

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2 weeks ago

July 2, 2026

Nottingham indie artist Isaac Neilson returns with “Getting Better”, a feel-good indie anthem that leans into the messy, hopeful, slightly surreal feeling of things slowly starting to fall into place.

The track lands right in the middle of Isaac’s self-made gig-a-day-in-2026 challenge; a year-long mission of playing live every single day across the UK, just to see what happens when you don’t stop moving.

What started as a fleeting story about a brief romantic moment has quietly turned into something else. It stands now as a soundtrack for a year that keeps surprising him. Things are happening, doors are opening, and instead of certainty, there’s just this odd, exciting feeling of maybe this is actually working?

And that’s really where “Getting Better” lives. Not in the destination but in that in-between space where everything feels like it’s shifting at once and you’re trying to keep up.

It’s a song about momentum. About doubt that won’t fully disappear. About the strange joy of realising you’re not standing still anymore.

Isaac’s journey continues in real time, one gig, one song at a time and “Getting Better” feels like another snapshot of that motion: unsure, uplifting, and completely alive.

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How Dayton Ohio’s Raxz Turned Adversity Into Opportunity

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17 hours ago

July 18, 2026

MJ Savino

Every artist has a story, but few are as powerful as Raxz’s. The Dayton, Ohio native has faced challenges that could have stopped most people in their tracks. After serving an 11-year prison sentence and enduring the heartbreaking loss of both parents, he made a decision to rewrite his future through music.

A major turning point came when his mother left him a letter encouraging him to focus on his God-given talent. Her words became a source of strength and motivation, inspiring him to take his music career seriously and pursue the dreams he’d long put aside.

That dedication is paying off. Raxz has collaborated with respected artists such as Sally Sossa, Slatt Zy, and Trecinco, building a reputation for authenticity and determination. In 2022, he was recognized by XXL Magazine as an artist to watch, further validating his growing presence in the industry.

While success hasn’t come without setbacks, Raxz has remained committed to his vision. Whether battling self-doubt, maintaining consistency, or navigating the business side of music, he’s continued to push forward.

Now, he’s preparing for the release of City of Dragons, a project he describes as his most complete and hardest-hitting work to date. With production from Sauce Sinatra, Yung Steely, and members of 808 Mafia, expectations are high.

As his audience continues to grow, Raxz is proving that no matter where you’ve been, your story doesn’t have to define your future. Stream his new single “First Flight” below.