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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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Featured…
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.”
Avant-garde pop provocateur Sophie Powers has joined forces with K-Pop breakout girl group ILLIT to reimagine their smash hit “jellyous,” originally featured on ILLIT’s mini-album bomb (June 2024). This vibrant new rendition fuses ILLIT’s kinetic energy and dance-floor hooks with Sophie’s candid, effortlessly cool vocals.
We were delighted to sit down with poet and author Libby Jenner to discuss the publication of her latest collection, ‘Cocooned in my Abyss’, and the completion of her poetry series ‘Seasons of Self’.
“I invite you to read about the numerous paths of my cocooned state, emergence of wings, and leaps into the haze of hope.” - Libby Jenner
Alternative-pop powerhouse Alex Ray delivers her most unhinged and cathartic release yet with the explosive new single "BOY YOU AIN'T”. 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, “Therapy & Yoga.” 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, “Hollywood Dream.” 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 “Daddy’s Empire,” “Dance in a Trance,” and “Can We Pretend We Just Met At A Bar,” 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 Pieri’s 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 album’s 10 tracks, Lily pairs warm acoustic textures with unflinching lyrical vulnerability, offering a raw and honest perspective on life’s 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 Anaïs & The Hoops takes center stage with the release of her new EP, Growing Pains, out now on all streaming platforms. On Growing Pains, Anaïs channels her signature fusion of indie-pop, jazz, and folk into a collection that’s 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 “Rain,” “the boys who don’t know what they want,” “think about it,” “Dead to Me,” “Lasting Effects,” and “Sweetheart,” 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 aren’t 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 collection—featuring previously released singles "False Alarm" and "Do It" alongside three new songs—is 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, "Summer’s 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.
“Seeing Signs” is the first single off of Nicole Ash’s debut EP. Nicole describes this single as a reflection of “those unspoken moments you have with a new crush when you overanalyse everything and wonder if they feel the same way. It’s the mix of excitement and uncertainty that made it so electric growing up...and that playful ‘what if’ doesn’t go away as you get older.”
Los Angeles based rock trio Wavy Trees have reignited a sense of nostalgia into listeners as they share their new single "Nothing But You” 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.
“Too Soon?” 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 Me’s 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 Valentine’s debut EP, Transjester—a title that symbolizes a journey of self-discovery and acceptance—continues to unfold with their third single, “Letter to a Friend.”
This track tells a deeper story of a different time in the songwriter’s 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 Harner’s interwoven fingerpicked guitar lines and ethereal vocals, the track captures the emotional richness and understated intimacy that have come to define her sound.


The Latest…
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.”
Avant-garde pop provocateur Sophie Powers has joined forces with K-Pop breakout girl group ILLIT to reimagine their smash hit “jellyous,” originally featured on ILLIT’s mini-album bomb (June 2024). This vibrant new rendition fuses ILLIT’s kinetic energy and dance-floor hooks with Sophie’s candid, effortlessly cool vocals.

