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10 Questions With Michaël Brun on His New EP 'FAMI SUMMER’ [Q&A]

10 Questions With Michaël Brun on His New EP 'FAMI SUMMER’ [Q&A]
July 21, 2023 Brun has become both a symbol of Haiti's diaspora and a scythe through dance culture norms
Author: DJ Connor
interview
electronic
dance
Michael Brun
fami summer
Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 21, 2023 Few artists have had a rise to stardom in the last few years, quite like Charlotte Sands has. From collaborating with her heroes to realizing who she wants to be, it's been an incredible and inspiring journey to watch and be a part of.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
charlotte sands
good now
Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]

Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]
July 20, 2023 Brenn!'s music speaks to listless days spent stargazing and daydreaming, and it's taking ahold of people across the world.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
brenn!
4runner
brenn
Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]

Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]
July 20, 2023 Flyana Boss is more than just a viral success; they're what's next.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
rap
hip hop
flyana boss
FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023 'Suburban Dictionary' is a deep dive into the discontent of growing up through the lens of the suburban teenager, honing in on an emo-tinged view of entrapment and boredom.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
pop-punk
frnd crcl
suburban dictionary
Bird and Byron’s Debut Album Takes Us on a Train Ride Through Heartbreak [Q&A]

Bird and Byron’s Debut Album Takes Us on a Train Ride Through Heartbreak [Q&A]
July 18, 2023 "We hope people think this album sounds like us. Creating this piece of work was such a personal experience for both of us, and we hope that emotion comes through in the music."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
indie
interview
indie rock
bird and byron
Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]

Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]
July 13, 2023 The rising R&B artist is no stranger to working behind the scenes for some of the industry's greatest stars, but her time is now.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
mamii
Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 12, 2023 LA emo-punks Sad Park go on a full circle journey with the release of their third album and first for Pure Noise Records 'No More Sound.'
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
emo
the noise
pop-punk
sad park
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023 Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
punk
interview
the noise
pop-punk
guardrail
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]

Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023 "I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
braden baels
pick me up
nomad
R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]

R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]
August 12, 2019 To celebrate the release of his new music, we recently chatted with LaRocca about his punk rock past, surprising music tastes, and of course, his new 'Saudade' EP.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
pop
interview
saudade
dice out
test on me
chris larocca
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]

Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021 Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
soul
r&b
interview
hip hop
new zealand
rhys rich
Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast

Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast
April 30, 2020 Headon shows us how to make the perfect English breakfast while under lockdown in his London flat.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
indie pop
anti pop
thomas headon
how to
english breakfast
Rodney Chrome Is the Black Queer Artist Carving His Own Path Forward [Q&A]

Rodney Chrome Is the Black Queer Artist Carving His Own Path Forward [Q&A]
May 31, 2022 "You gotta walk into a room and act like you own it."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
rodney chrome
to the money
ghetto pop star
Who Is Noa Kirel?

Who Is Noa Kirel?
November 4, 2021 Meet Noa Kirel, the Israeli pop star looking to make a global splash.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
who is
noa kirel
Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]

Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]
August 6, 2021 Sara has a profound gift crafting universal, bittersweet anthems that carry all the emotional weight and intimacy of a close friend confiding in you.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
sara kays
struck by lightning
R.LUM.R on Vulnerability, 'The Last of Us 2,' and His Debut Album 'Surfacing' [Q&A]

R.LUM.R on Vulnerability, 'The Last of Us 2,' and His Debut Album 'Surfacing' [Q&A]
November 1, 2019 "The idea that someone may really need to hear what is laid out in the music is more important than whether or not I'm scared to say or express whatever I'm feeling."
Author: Bianca Brown
soul
r&b
interview
rlumr
r.lum.r
surfacing
KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror  [Q&A]

KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror  [Q&A]
May 25, 2022 "I'm happy that we... are able to make our music with our skin, our hair, our real appearance, and be confident."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
album reviews
kairo
love letters from houston
Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]

Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]
September 29, 2021 Marin proves unstoppable on the Spanish-sung "Tanto."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
latin
cassie marin
tanto
New Music With a Side of Gratitude: Mt. Joy on What's Next in 2020  [Q&A]

New Music With a Side of Gratitude: Mt. Joy on What's Next in 2020  [Q&A]
November 25, 2019 Mt. Joy has come a long way in a short time, and we cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store.
Author: Alison Golanoski
folk
interview
americana
mt. joy
mt joy

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