Fifteen Minutes of Fame Music Entertainment

Originally Published on July 22nd, 2025

We are officially past the midway point for July! As we head towards the end of the month, there is some excitement for some incredible releases on their way out from both mainstream and independent artists. July 18th featured some great releases, as we got releases from mainstream artists like Lewis Capaldi, Kesha, glaive, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

Independently, there were several releases, including those from Hubert Eddy, Misery Prize, Izzy Burns, and a collaboration between Fubi and Kathi Deakin. As we approach the end of the month, there are still several days and a lot of time for some incredible music to be released! Today, I want to talk about 4 artists who have released some new music!

Is That So Bad? by Katie Dwyer

Released on July 18th, 2025

About the Artist

When we last reviewed Katie Dwyer, she had just released the single cry now. The singer/songwriter from South Dakota has been releasing music since 2018, with the release of her Live Recorded EP, Live at Drifters. Since releasing cry now, this experimental folk artist has been vocal on social media regarding the recovery process of a major surgical procedure, as well as some notes about songwriting, working as an indie artist, and… gardening (a passion of mine as well)!

About the Song

Is That So Bad? is the first single released by South Dakota recording artist, Katie Dwyer, in 2025. This pop-infused indie folk song features a positive melody, ornamental backing vocals, and a variety of programmed percussions, and synth accompaniments.

As Is That So Bad? opens, layers of backing vocals introduce a bright and positive vibe. Dwyer showcases a truly dynamic capability of delivering stylish and layered performances. The clean rhythm guitar gives a blues feeling to the song. As she incorporates vocal effects and synths into the bridge, the song takes on another tone while still keeping the same energy, and once again showing Dwyer’s meticulous approach to the production process of her recording.

Nine months after the release of cry now, I can say it has been well worth the wait as Is That So Bad? is a wonderful, pop-infused summer track. It has movement, energy, and is another example of the dynamic and gifted performance of Katie Dwyer.

Read the FMOF Review of cry now: read article

Decomposition by The Sleeping Cliffs

Released on July 18th, 2025

About the Artist

I’ve truly been following the work of The Sleeping Cliffs for well over a year now. A member of the CAN! community, this experimental, instrumental rock artist is always coming up with new and innovative ideas to make dynamic music without the presence of a vocalist. The Virginia-based performer is a talented multi-instrumentalist who is unafraid of experimenting with his music on a cross-genre basis. His music will consist of thematic elements that exist around a melodic performance, while incorporating ambient tones that deliver supplemental ideas and progressions to the overall performance.

About the EP

Decomposition is the first multi-track release for recording artist, The Sleeping Cliffs, in 2025, after releasing 3 singles attached to the record; Ox Bone, Somnia, and Nesh. The 5 – song EP has a run time at around 14 minutes long. It features dynamic rock performances with emphasis on lead electric guitar, pocket drum performances, as well as intricate bass and synth work as well.

I love how The Sleeping Cliffs have the capability of saying so much in their music without the use of vocal performance. Each song has its own personality. Has its own emotion. For instance, the unsettling swing of Bluff, how the guitars come in after being led in with a little feedback to the distortion played on the instrument. The entire rhythm has a jazz swing to it that doesn’t quite let the listener get its footing but is locked into its performance.

Decomposition is yet another brilliant performance by a brilliant instrumentalist.

Watch the Blind Reaction for Brass Box!

It Ain’t Ez by Sleazy Money

Released on July 18th, 2025

About the Artist

One word that comes to mind when I think of Welsh rockers, Sleazy Money, is “impressive.” After just forming in 2024, this bad ass band of misfits are still living by the mantra of “loud and fast.” It’s a simple formula and one that they’ve perfected. After having just 3 singles under their belt, the boys have released their 4th one, and it does not disappoint.

About the Song

It Ain’t Ez is the second single released by Welsh recording artists, Sleazy Money, in 2025. It runs at a little over 4 and a half minutes and was released on July 18th, 2025. It features the full force and power of the gods of rock and roll, played through the vessel of musicians that are Sleazy Money.

The guys were kind enough to release a music video to accompany the release of their single on July 18th. Fifteen Minutes of Fame rushed right over to YouTube to do a Blind Reaction of it. Check it out:

Read the Review for Unlucky 13 right HERE

What Was I Thinking by Edwardson

Released on July 18th, 2025

About the Artist

Back in April, I got the chance to review Over It by Edwardson days before I went on vacation with my wife to Montana. Whenever I hear that song, I think about Montana as I was frequently listening to it as I was preparing for my trip. I think it is really cool how this song has been woven into such a core memory of mine. It’s not just a good song, it also serves as a reminder of that very incredible trip we got to take.

Edwardson, is more than just a trigger to a core memory, he’s also a phenomenal talent. I can honestly say I am a big fan of his music! Not only did I review “Over It,” but I also did a blind reaction for the music video Blame. Oh. Then there’s this:

The fact of the matter is, Edwardson is a phenomenal talent. He is a radio-ready performer that continues to produce wonderful music, as he builds a platform and an audience.

About the Song

What Was I Thinking is the 3rd single release by Canadian recording artist, Edwardson, in 2025. It has a run time just under 3 minutes. It features an accompaniment comprised of synths, and programmed percussions, backing the vocal performance of Edwardson.

What Was I Thinking would probably be classified as a ballad but it has a little more movement than the traditional ballad. It’s got a smooth tempo, an anthemic chorus, and layers of synths that provide overlaying chords and arpeggiated tones that open the song wide, filling the entire sound space.

Edwardson provides a solid vocal performance, providing layers of melodic performance to give a very dynamic vocal presence. Transitioning from the verse to the chorus, the layers add to the build while maintaining the very smooth flow of the song.

Read the FMOF review of Over It HERE

Watch the FMOF Blind Reaction of Blame: