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Struggle Magazine.


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β¦when youβre trying to figure life out.
Do you ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out and you just donβt know what youβre doing in life?
This Modern Struggle Magazine is a place for all the fellow strugglers out there.
Everyone has a different modern struggle, and we are here to relate to, give advice, and show that you arenβt alone through our content, articles and media.
Our articles cover everything from lifestyle, wellbeing, relationship, and world struggles.


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Lifestyle & Personal
The struggle is realβ¦when youβre trying to figure yourself out.
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Health & Wellbeing
The struggle is realβ¦when youβre trying to perfect self-care.
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Love & Sex
The struggle is realβ¦when youβre working on a relationship.
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Entertainment & Pop Culture
The struggle is real⦠when you just want to be entertained.
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World & Environment
The struggle is realβ¦when youβre trying to make the world a better place.

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Featuredβ¦
Bold, unfiltered, and emotionally charged, βSUPER Fβ CKING MEGA STβ Rβ is the latest release from genre-defying artist MARIS, whose fearless songwriting and powerhouse vocals are making waves in the alt-pop scene. The track is a high-voltage blend of frustration, envy, and empowermentβpart confession, part anthem, and all heart.
19-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Rhiannon Rodriguez has released her raw new single, βLie I Canβt Denyβ, ahead of her upcoming debut EP, Bittersweet. As an artist, Rhiannon moves fluidly between mediums but, at her core, sheβs a storyteller.
Alt-pop trailblazer Charlotte Sands returns with her explosive new single, "neckdeepβ. Following the success of her 2024 album can we start over?, Charlotte is stepping boldly into a new era, first teased with Juneβs fiery single βHUSHβ and now ignited with βneckdeep.β
Avant-garde pop provocateur Sophie Powers has joined forces with K-Pop breakout girl group ILLIT to reimagine their smash hit βjellyous,β originally featured on ILLITβs mini-album bomb (June 2024). This vibrant new rendition fuses ILLITβs kinetic energy and dance-floor hooks with Sophieβs candid, effortlessly cool vocals.
We were delighted to sit down with poet and author Libby Jenner to discuss the publication of her latest collection, βCocooned in my Abyssβ, and the completion of her poetry series βSeasons of Selfβ.
βI invite you to read about the numerous paths of my cocooned state, emergence of wings, and leaps into the haze of hope.β - Libby Jenner
Alternative-pop powerhouse Alex Ray delivers her most unhinged and cathartic release yet with the explosive new single "BOY YOU AIN'Tβ. This trap-infused rock anthem showcases Ray's fearless evolution as an artist, blending savage lyricism with genre-defying production that refuses to stay in any lane.
Pop sensation JESSIA returns with her new single, βTherapy & Yoga.β It's an anthem that celebrates choosing yourself and leaving behind what no longer serves you. With this track, JESSIA drives home a clear message: sometimes the best revenge is thriving.
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Tanisha Deka has released her latest indie pop single "i'll never learn," out on all streaming platforms today, September 26th. The track explores the painful psychology of toxic attachment, with powerful lyrics like "I'd rather hate myself than not love you" that cut straight to the core of unhealthy relationship dynamics.
I can cry
But when you live to survive
I can only ever imagine it
Blood becomes a language
You learn to speak
To survive
Indie-pop duo Eighty Ninety return with their new single, βHollywood Dream.β Propelled by pulsing guitars, irresistible hooks, and cinematic production, the track dives into the push and pull of a love that feels straight out of a movie, blurring the line between romantic fantasy and harsh reality.
Singer-songwriter Ana Luna returns with her striking new single "Bleeding Pen." The single follows songs like βDaddyβs Empire,β βDance in a Trance,β and βCan We Pretend We Just Met At A Bar,β and paves the way for her debut album, due later this year.
Brazilian-born, New York-based artist Laura Pieri unleashes a bold new chapter with Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR), a high-octane counterpart to her acclaimed 2024 EP, Frankie. Featuring reimagined, club-ready versions of the original tracks alongside a brand-new single, "Flown Away," Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR) transforms Pieriβs story of survival into one of celebration.
Singer and songwriter Lily Fitts reveals her debut album, Getting By, out now on Thirty Knots Records. Across the albumβs 10 tracks, Lily pairs warm acoustic textures with unflinching lyrical vulnerability, offering a raw and honest perspective on lifeβs ups and downs.
We are thrilled to introduce the new EP Into the Heart from Colorado-based singer-songwriter Sarah Banker. The music is a collection of authentic and transformative songs centered around resilience. The vibrant four-song folk-pop EP was recorded and produced by Jeff Franca (Thievery Corporation) in his studio, at 9,000' feet elevation in the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Colorado.
Rising Brooklyn-based artist AnaΓ―s & The Hoops takes center stage with the release of her new EP, Growing Pains, out now on all streaming platforms. On Growing Pains, AnaΓ―s channels her signature fusion of indie-pop, jazz, and folk into a collection thatβs nostalgic, playful, and brimming with authenticity.
Rising singer-songwriter Avery Lynch reveals her new EP, Glad We Met, out now via RECORDS/Sony Music. The 9-track EP includes previously released singles like βRain,β βthe boys who donβt know what they want,β βthink about it,β βDead to Me,β βLasting Effects,β and βSweetheart,β alongside a handful of new tracks.
Calypso Morgan explores the simulation of free will in the thought-provoking game The Stanley Parable. The gameplay very much mirrors the daily lives of many of us, going through the motions in our workplaces and feeling like we arenβt in charge of what happens to us. The Stanley Parable presents the juxtaposition of what choices we will make when we have the option of making no choices.
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner announces her highly anticipated debut EP, Taking My Side. The 5-track collectionβfeaturing previously released singles "False Alarm" and "Do It" alongside three new songsβis a coming-of-age project shaped by emotional upheaval, self-examination, and quiet strength.
Singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz delivers sun-soaked perfection with her new single "Summer's Here," out on all streaming platforms.
Emotionally rich and effortlessly nostalgic, "Summerβs Here" blends hazy guitar lines, a laid-back groove, and airy vocals into a sound that feels both spontaneous and sentimental.
"Too much."
"Too affectionate."
"Drama queen."
"Overbearing."
I've heard variations of these words for as long as I can remember. Not always with cruelty-sometimes just as a casual observation-but they always seemed to suggest the same thing: that my way of feeling, caring, and expressing was somehow inconvenient, something to manage or mute.
βSeeing Signsβ is the first single off of Nicole Ashβs debut EP. Nicole describes this single as a reflection of βthose unspoken moments you have with a new crush when you overanalyse everything and wonder if they feel the same way. Itβs the mix of excitement and uncertainty that made it so electric growing up...and that playful βwhat ifβ doesnβt go away as you get older.β
Los Angeles based rock trio Wavy Trees have reignited a sense of nostalgia into listeners as they share their new single "Nothing But Youβ accompanied by a retro video which takes the band inside an animated PlayStation 1 video game.
Alaina Margaret Droog, known for her compelling music and striking voice, returns with a brand-new single for 2025.
βToo Soon?β is a product of deep soul-searching and the joy of turning to creating art on a whim amidst emotional turmoil. Alaina Margaret shares her background story of this track, which channels the freedom of indulging in the things that make you happy and unique.
All Men Unto Me is the moniker of musical artist Rylan Gleave, and the most personal side of his multifaceted and rich artistic universe.
We sat down with Rylan amidst the announcement of All Men Unto Meβs second album Requiem, which re-imagines an ancient mourning in a real, contemporary setting. We chatted about his evolution as a musician, the unique process of making his second album, and our mutual love of horror films and how they have influenced his art.
The story of Saint Valentineβs debut EP, Transjesterβa title that symbolizes a journey of self-discovery and acceptanceβcontinues to unfold with their third single, βLetter to a Friend.β
This track tells a deeper story of a different time in the songwriterβs life, nearly five years ago, having recorded the first voice notes in 2020.
Avery Lynch returns with her new single, "Lasting Effects," a hauntingly intimate yet ultimately empowering reflection on love, loss, and self-discovery. Building on the momentum of her recent standout singles, "Lasting Effects" offers another vivid glimpse into the emotional world of her forthcoming project, set for release later this year.
Rising indie-rock force meg elsier announces the deluxe edition of her widely praised debut album, spittake, set for release on July 25 via Bright Antenna Records.
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner unveils her stunning new single, "False Alarm," a poignant meditation on homesickness and self-discovery. Anchored by Harnerβs interwoven fingerpicked guitar lines and ethereal vocals, the track captures the emotional richness and understated intimacy that have come to define her sound.
Synth-pop duo Paperwhiteβthe project of siblings Katie (singer/songwriter) and Ben Marshall (producer/songwriter)βmake a triumphant return with their new five-track EP, Reach, out on all streaming platforms.
All Men Unto Me is a project led by Rylan Gleave, composer and vocalist (most notably in Ashenspire and various Paraorchestra projects).
All Men Unto Me has announced their second album Requiem, an album which re-imagines an ancient mourning in a real, contemporary setting.


The Latestβ¦
Bold, unfiltered, and emotionally charged, βSUPER Fβ CKING MEGA STβ Rβ is the latest release from genre-defying artist MARIS, whose fearless songwriting and powerhouse vocals are making waves in the alt-pop scene. The track is a high-voltage blend of frustration, envy, and empowermentβpart confession, part anthem, and all heart.
19-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Rhiannon Rodriguez has released her raw new single, βLie I Canβt Denyβ, ahead of her upcoming debut EP, Bittersweet. As an artist, Rhiannon moves fluidly between mediums but, at her core, sheβs a storyteller.
Alt-pop trailblazer Charlotte Sands returns with her explosive new single, "neckdeepβ. Following the success of her 2024 album can we start over?, Charlotte is stepping boldly into a new era, first teased with Juneβs fiery single βHUSHβ and now ignited with βneckdeep.β
Avant-garde pop provocateur Sophie Powers has joined forces with K-Pop breakout girl group ILLIT to reimagine their smash hit βjellyous,β originally featured on ILLITβs mini-album bomb (June 2024). This vibrant new rendition fuses ILLITβs kinetic energy and dance-floor hooks with Sophieβs candid, effortlessly cool vocals.
We were delighted to sit down with poet and author Libby Jenner to discuss the publication of her latest collection, βCocooned in my Abyssβ, and the completion of her poetry series βSeasons of Selfβ.
βI invite you to read about the numerous paths of my cocooned state, emergence of wings, and leaps into the haze of hope.β - Libby Jenner
Alternative-pop powerhouse Alex Ray delivers her most unhinged and cathartic release yet with the explosive new single "BOY YOU AIN'Tβ. This trap-infused rock anthem showcases Ray's fearless evolution as an artist, blending savage lyricism with genre-defying production that refuses to stay in any lane.

