Emerging San Francisco Bay Area solo artist, Skull Smith, has released his nostalgic, new single “24-Hour Documentary.” While the track offers a dose of sentiment through 80s synth waves, bass-heavy beats, and vibrant harmonies, “24-Hour Documentary” explores the modern struggle of having your information constantly tracked through social media.
Read MoreInterview: IRYS - Riot
Since starting her project in 2021, Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer IRYS has quickly been named as one of the most impressive dark pop newcomers internationally - captivating fans and critics with her dark aura and gift for creating remarkable songs. The up-and-coming starlet has since been compared to big names like Grimes, Charli XCX.
Read MoreInterview: Chase Perez - All I Do
Chase Perez is a true artist. The song 'Broke Days' launched a career full of experimenting and learning; which allowed for exponential growth with every drop. For the most part, his music is used to express himself. In his own words, "I like to believe that my intentions are to one day help someone, the same way music has helped me."
Read MoreInterview: Sweeter than Sorrow - Into the night
In 2022 more and more people are discovering Sweeter than Sorrow who started the journey 2021 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The music is made to be chill, often acoustic, slow, emotional, melancholy, romantic, intimate, heartfelt and beautiful. Some would even call it emo or sad. Mostly piano and vocals as bearing elements.
Read MoreInterview: Ozz Gold - When I'm With You
Ozz Gold started his production journey in Las Vegas after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point. His main influences are Kygo and Alesso. Ozz Gold DJed at parties, clubs, and fraternities in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, and Miami. Ozz Gold has a unique military background.
Read MoreInterview: Charlie Weathersby - Iridescent Sky
Charlie Weathersby's "Iridescent Sky" is the newest addition to the 80s-inspired 'sad bop' genre. Charlie blends their folksy lyricism with a little bit of twang and a love for ambient synth pop in this summer hit. In Charlie’s pop paradise, it’s always 1989. Blending ethereal electric guitar with an 80s inspired drum machine.
Read MoreInterview: Rob Lea - Summer in the Morning
Rob Lea has returned with his delightful new offering 'Summer In The Morning' just in time for the warmer months. The new track follows on from his debut single 'Reflection' earlier this year that gained him huge support from national and regional press and radio. Renowned for his Queen tribute band Majesty, which has toured huge venues across the UK.
Read MoreInterview: Ainsley Costello - Someone's Someone
Back again with her 23rd all-time single (and still - just barely - 18 years old) Ainsley Costello adds yet another unforgettably heartwarming piece of music into her ever-growing catalog. Her latest release, 'Someone’s Someone' continues the trend toward a poppier sound that remains consistent with her use of live instrumentation.
Read MoreInterview: Rose Spearman - Aquarius
Dutch American singer/songwriter Rose Spearman released first single ‘After The Summer Falls’ on January 31st, 2021. The album King of Air will be Rose’s return on an emotional and new musical journey, always in search of a home and always being restless at the same time. Not many of us are brave enough to write about our family, even in our diaries.
Read MoreInterview: Enoch Porch - Change
Enoch Porch is a child of the 1980s, his parents still had their leftover vinyl collection of classical music, strange church songs recorded in the 70s, and Sousa marches. Enoch Porch loved the rhythm and excitement of Sousa marches, the hypnotic repetition of Ravel’s 'Bolero', and the drama and emotion of The Nutcracker.
Read MoreInterview: Alex Forte - Gone With The Wind
Hailing from Cleveland, OH, the rising artist Alex Forte grew up with an immense passion for Hip-Hop. Today, he is renowned as a triple threat in writing, rapping, and producing music. Alex’s take on Hip-Hop combines soul-based melodies with Midwest-style rhymes and flow makes him such a diversely upcoming talent.
Read MoreInterview: Ross Freedman - Horizon
Ross Freedman needed to write a song "on deadline" for a songwriting class. He saw Elizabeth's post and was immediately inspired by it. Initially, the song was an off-the-cuff, stream-of-consciousness word salad. But upon reflection, Ross Freedman realized the song was really about him trying to find his footing.
Read MoreReview: Samatha - VII
Gert Stockmans is a Belgian artist that is active in music photography and also as part of the postrock band A Place In Between. His work under Samatha alias focuses on creating a mood for introspection or relaxation as Samatha is the Sanskrit term for the tranquility of the mind. The first Samatha release was out in 2020 and from that time until now he has released five singles.
Read MoreReview: La Palma - Sangue Latino
Featured Interview: A Conversation with Craig Vill, or the Most Notorious Poet Laureate of Our Time
At only 21 years of age, Craig Vill is a promising rap star. His latest album, The Most Notorious Poet Laureate, came out on Jun. 9, 2022, and it really caught my attention. So much so that I reached out to him requesting an interview. Being this the first time he got asked to do something like this, he accepted with excitement. During our conversation, we discussed his lyrical journey from poet to rapper, the inspiration behind his songs, and why the pandemic was, after all, a blessing in disguise.
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Review: Lola Lusmer - Rota
Review of Lola Lusmer’s latest single, “Rota”
Read MoreInterview: aunasti - show off
Become part of aunasti's musical journey - that’s what he promises you through his music and stories. With catchy melodies and intriguing beats, aunasti draw his inspiration from greats like Beyoncé and Prince, as well as contemporary artist like Pink Sweat$ and Blxst breaking the mold of being in aunasti's small town in Tennessee.
Read MoreInterview: Joshua Martin - Quiero Tenerte Pa Mi
Joshua Martin is a one-man artist who writes his own music. Joshua uses a combination of real instruments, computer instruments, and stock sounds to create his music. He does not play any instrument but knows enough chords to create something that sounds cool. Joshua Martin discovered at age 10 that he could write music.
Read MoreInterview: Chapell - Wave as You Walk Past
Between rhythms, riffs, beats, and melodies, the stories unfurl - driven by characters immortalized in the lyrics. Storytelling drives both Chapell’s writing and his live show. The New York band led by enigmatic front man Alan Chapell recounts real and raw stories throughout a prolific catalog of genre-agnostic pop amplified by rock energy, new wave soul.
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