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…when you’re trying to figure life out.
Do you ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out and you just don’t know what you’re 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 aren’t 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 real…when you’re trying to figure yourself out.
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Health & Wellbeing
The struggle is real…when you’re trying to perfect self-care.
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Love & Sex
The struggle is real…when you’re 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 real…when you’re trying to make the world a better place.
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The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry , is from their third album, Fort Perch Rock, released on Fri 27 February 2026 via Run On Records. The Merseyside five-piece’s heart-wrenching expression of loss is cut with anthemic instrumentation to lift hearts whilst simultaneously nursing one broken in two.
Renowned businessmen, high ranked officers, political parties and many other people with power are heard talking about equality and humanity, but do they really act upon what they say?
Even after powerful speeches promise equality, nothing much has improved - this situation clearly visualises the difference between what leaders say and what they actually do.
Today, breakout pop singer-songwriter Jordi unveils her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, Jordi. The 12-track album features fan-favorite singles including “Over Love,” “Pretty Intentions,” “Different,” “Butterflies,” and “Unlearn You,” alongside seven brand-new songs that showcase the full scope of Jordi’s evolution as an artist.
Kayla Wright bursts onto the country-pop scene with “Settle Down,” a charming, haunting masterpiece that looks back on a failed relationship. Inspired in part by Kayla’s long-time fascination with cowboys, “Settle Down” contains compelling, wistful imagery and resembles a Western romance film told in hindsight.
Nashville-based alt-pop artist Alex Ray rips the filter off with her long-awaited debut EP, MESSY. Equal parts confessional and cathartic, MESSY is Ray’s unflinching portrait of mental health, mania, heartbreak, and the chaos that comes from facing yourself without flinching.
Phia Moore has dropped her confessional sophomore EP, what color is your monster? Following a string of recent single releases, which all showcase various angles of Phia’s heartfelt and thought-provoking songwriting, the budding singer-songwriter continues to examine the multitude of layers within one’s mind.
Brain Leak’s Save Me signals the end of a first, bracing chapter authored by Manchester’s emergent, nu-riot grrrl supergroup, centred around the complex introspections of songwriter, Tara-Gabriella Engelhardt. The single completes the band’s debut Put Back Together EP, a collection of bone-bearing songs written during a volatile stretch of early sobriety, described by the singer-songwriter as “completely dismantling, but also the first time I learned how to rebuild myself with intention.”
I’ve lived with Depersonalisation and Derealisation Disorder (DPDR) for as long as I can remember, long before I even knew what it was.
I was born with various health complications, which meant I spent a lot of my early childhood in and out of hospital. The procedures were often invasive, and although I was too young to process it at the time, therapy later helped me realise just how traumatic those experiences were. And I believe that’s where my DPDR stems from.
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Marilyn Hucek is set to release her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, MARILYN, a deeply personal exploration of womanhood, identity, and resilience. Written between Nashville and Los Angeles, the record invites listeners into an unfiltered portrait of her life, touching on love, grief, societal pressures, and the defining choices that shape a woman’s journey.
Framed as a letter to “the other woman,” Erica Manzoli’s new single ‘Dear Other Woman’ imagines how Manzoli might feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person she loves. It’s a thought experiment that explores the tension between emotional connection and physical intimacy.
This poem evokes a particular kind of connection, the one we re-encounter with ourselves and with the Beloved after emerging from a toxic relationship. It speaks of renewal, of a complete re-encounter with the self and with the Other, a connection that, once absorbed by unhealthy ties, had remained unknown.
Multifaceted talent Grace Annabella Anderson announced her debut album “Art, Baby” set for release on February 6th, 2026. Along with the announcement, she shared the title track for the record and its accompanying music video. Reclaiming her sense of self, “Art, Baby” celebrates the end of a relationship rather than mourning it.
Cati Landry returns in 2025 with a dreamy, melancholic ballad for the lonely hearts club. “Overdrive” is an aching confession of love and loss, written during a time of processing grief and feeling the emotions crash like waves.
Winter, the season when cold comes, fog walking through streets quietly, the world is still, people finding warmth everywhere. Winter has some strange power, a power that slows down the world, strips everything bare and leaves you all alone just for yourself. No matter how late it comes it always leaves taking away the cloth of lies and letting us see the truth, the bitter truth.
‘It’s Like’ is the first track on Mica’s upcoming solo EP, and is out now. Encapsulated by an ethereal synth pad, ‘It’s Like’ tells a story of realising love and acceptance. With piano parts dancing in and out as if discovering new layers to this feeling. The song uses traditional folk harmony in a stripped back loop to express the peace authentic love can bring.
ALIE's new single, "Closer To Losing," goes deep on the fear of losing a loved one, getting older, and having uncertainty creep in. Her songwriting and emotional resonance are unlike many young artists today.
Lily Forte continues her boldest musical era yet with “Out of the Blue,” out today on November 14. Inspired by an abrupt breakup over the phone, the soulful track features Lily’s most direct, cutthroat songwriting yet, with steady yet intentionally aggressive production choices.
Lily Forte returns with “Miles To Go,” a forthcoming, jazz-inspired liberation anthem. Like her previous singles, “Miles To Go” once again features Lily’s signature blend of modern and classical influences, utilizing live horns and gritty bass guitar lines in its captivating production and highlighting her polished alto vocals.
NYC-based artist Maggie Kane has released her sophomore single Satellites. Known for her raw storytelling and shimmering textures, Kane creates music that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Where her debut single Candied Ginger lingered at the edge of indecision, caught between holding on and letting go, Satellites runs arms wide open into new love.
The new album ‘A Quiet Life’ from Los Angeles based dance artist Evalyn pushes further into conceptual territory, drawing production inspiration from the dissonant frequencies of Aphex Twin, ARCA, and Grimes. Written and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy, the 13-track collection mirrors the physical and psychological chaos of transformation—the nausea of anxiety, the noise of endless scrolling, the vertigo of losing oneself while creating new life.
KAYELLE, emerging pop artist and singer-songwriter from New Jersey, has released her new single, “Old and New”.
"Old and New" is an intimate folk-pop track about embracing change while holding on to the parts of yourself that existed before loss, loneliness, or betrayal. The heartfelt ballad explores the complex emotions of moving abroad, finding joy in building a new life while grappling with the guilt of leaving home behind.
Rising indie-pop artist and songwriter Lila Holler returns with her most vulnerable release to date, “The Way I Am Now”, a haunting indie-pop confessional about love, insecurity, and the hope for unconditional acceptance.
Written during a period of personal struggle, the track finds Lila balancing themes of self-care, insecurity, and intimacy within a serious relationship.
Italian artist Mario Loprete has, for over two decades, been sharing his artistic reading of hip hop by painting the theme, artists, and its role in our daily lives. His work has been exhibited in various public and institutional spaces in Holland, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S.A., attracting the attention of public and private collectors.
Since, Mario has taken on a new artistic project - creating sculptures out of concrete.
The Invention of Morel is a book so obsessed with immortality in its content, that it has in a way achieved immortality itself. A lesser-known novella, it is the inspiration behind modern storytelling and beloved pop culture works like the tv show, Lost (2004).
It has been so hot lately, right? India stands on fifth rank in contributing to global warming, which is nothing new, but have we ever focused on why we are going up above the stars in the stats of global warming? We have a great focus on issues like health care services, education policies, infrastructure, and privatization - though they too are important, global warming is also an equally critical matter.
The creative force behind YouTube’s billion-view Clash of Clans cinematic universe and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Entergalactic (starring Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet and more), Fletcher Moules is turning the lens inward with the release of “Maybe”, a melancholic synth-pop postcard from his music project The New Condition.
Meet MOVIESTARZ, the boundary-pushing LA-based musical duo. Bold, playful, and unapologetically original, this group is blending hyperpop energy and beats with wild visuals and high-concept fashion to build a full-on sonic and visual universe for anyone looking to escape the ordinary.
Today, October 10th, they are releasing their new single, “1.M Frequencies” feat. Cali Rodi, off their upcoming debut record FANTASY > REALITY.
Bold, unfiltered, and emotionally charged, “SUPER F★CKING MEGA ST★R” 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 empowerment—part confession, part anthem, and all heart.
19-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Rhiannon Rodriguez has released her raw new single, “Lie I Can’t Deny”, ahead of her upcoming debut EP, Bittersweet. As an artist, Rhiannon moves fluidly between mediums but, at her core, she’s a storyteller.
Alt-pop trailblazer Charlotte Sands returns with her explosive new single, "neckdeep”. Following the success of her 2024 album can we start over?, Charlotte is stepping boldly into a new era, first teased with June’s fiery single “HUSH” and now ignited with “neckdeep.”
The Latest…
The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry , is from their third album, Fort Perch Rock, released on Fri 27 February 2026 via Run On Records. The Merseyside five-piece’s heart-wrenching expression of loss is cut with anthemic instrumentation to lift hearts whilst simultaneously nursing one broken in two.
Renowned businessmen, high ranked officers, political parties and many other people with power are heard talking about equality and humanity, but do they really act upon what they say?
Even after powerful speeches promise equality, nothing much has improved - this situation clearly visualises the difference between what leaders say and what they actually do.
Today, breakout pop singer-songwriter Jordi unveils her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, Jordi. The 12-track album features fan-favorite singles including “Over Love,” “Pretty Intentions,” “Different,” “Butterflies,” and “Unlearn You,” alongside seven brand-new songs that showcase the full scope of Jordi’s evolution as an artist.
Kayla Wright bursts onto the country-pop scene with “Settle Down,” a charming, haunting masterpiece that looks back on a failed relationship. Inspired in part by Kayla’s long-time fascination with cowboys, “Settle Down” contains compelling, wistful imagery and resembles a Western romance film told in hindsight.
Nashville-based alt-pop artist Alex Ray rips the filter off with her long-awaited debut EP, MESSY. Equal parts confessional and cathartic, MESSY is Ray’s unflinching portrait of mental health, mania, heartbreak, and the chaos that comes from facing yourself without flinching.
Phia Moore has dropped her confessional sophomore EP, what color is your monster? Following a string of recent single releases, which all showcase various angles of Phia’s heartfelt and thought-provoking songwriting, the budding singer-songwriter continues to examine the multitude of layers within one’s mind.