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Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]

Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]
August 8, 2019 After a decade of silence, Aly & AJ released the suitably titled 'Ten Years' EP, delighting fans with their indestructible bond as sisters and updated synth pop sound.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
interview
church
armors
sanctuary
aly&aj
synthpop
Chelou Is a Psychedelic Alt-Indie Enigma

Chelou Is a Psychedelic Alt-Indie Enigma
August 8, 2019 A more acoustic cousin of Alt-J and Tame Impala, alt-indie enigma Chelou is taking the planet by psychedelic storm.
Author: Miranda Hyman
Indie
Alternative
DIY
Chelou
New Artist Discovery
Khushi - "Sane Man" [Live + Interview] | Baà±o Flaco

Khushi - "Sane Man" [Live + Interview] | Baà±o Flaco
August 8, 2019 If there is one thing above all Khushi proved at our latest Baà±o Flaco, it is that he is an artist you need to be keeping your eye on.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
folk
indie
electronic
khushi
james blake
bano flaco
sane man
Axel Mansoor and the Power of Mindfulness [Q&A]

Axel Mansoor and the Power of Mindfulness [Q&A]
August 8, 2019 Axel Mansoor is a critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated artist whose viral electro, funk-soaked music has been gaining attention from listeners across the globe.
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
interview
axel mansoor
ieuan Thinks "VIRTUAL REALITY" Has Us Trapped in a Simulation [PREMIERE + Q&A]

ieuan Thinks "VIRTUAL REALITY" Has Us Trapped in a Simulation [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 8, 2019 This fresh singer/producer has been on the rise tackling topics like LGBTQ+ love, loss, religion and youthful angst via sultry, synth-drenched bangers.
Author: Brady Moses
pop
interview
electronic
electropop
ieuan
childstar
virtual reality
technicolour
Ralph Castelli Breaks Down  'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]

Ralph Castelli Breaks Down  'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 At just 22 years old, the Alaska native has honed his quirky reputation and crafts infectious indie-pop fused with hip-hop, folk, and electronica.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
album reviews
long distance
Ralph castelli
Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]

Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 Lxandra is reaching for the stars, and already has the moon in her grasp.  
Author: Miranda Hyman
singer-songwriter
Pop
Interview
Lxandra
Swimming Pools
MIKNNA'S  "MIRAGE" Is A Shimmering Lucid Daydream

MIKNNA'S  "MIRAGE" Is A Shimmering Lucid Daydream
August 7, 2019 Funky-fresh electro-R&B duo Ken Nana and Mike B. have dropped another summer bop for your poolside playlist.
Author: Miranda Hyman
soul
R&B
MIKNNA
MIRAGE
Electro
Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]

Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 "'Lemonhead' was inspired by a self-reflection period in my life where I completely drained myself of love and let my morals stray a bit too far from me."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
alternative
interview
psychedelic
kid bloom
lemonhead
album reviews
Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow

Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow
August 7, 2019 Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
new artist discovery
indie
rap
hip hop
summa
peach tree rascals
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]

Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]
March 13, 2020 "In today's social media climate, it's difficult to stay present sometimes and it's noticeable in all kinds of relationships."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
pop
electropop
ayelle
effort
nomad mixtape
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]

AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]
August 27, 2020 We caught up with the M-Pop pioneers for a Q&A.
Author: Sal Moreno
Pop
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY
M-Pop
DROPOUT
Genevieve Stokes Immortalizes Emotion in Its Rawest Form in 'Catching Rabbits'

Genevieve Stokes Immortalizes Emotion in Its Rawest Form in 'Catching Rabbits'
April 12, 2023 “‘Catching Rabbits’ is my more uplifting take on the phrase... it’s possible to achieve what seems out of reach, and to escape the tempting illusions of the mind.”
Author: Abby Kenna
singer songwriter
indie
indie pop
album reviews
genevieve stokes
catching rabbits
Debbii Dawson Pens a Resounding First Chapter With 'Learning'

Debbii Dawson Pens a Resounding First Chapter With 'Learning'
July 24, 2023 Dawson’s 'Learning' is folk-pop at its finest.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
new artist discovery
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
learning
debbii dawson
Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video  [PREMIERE]

Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video  [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019 "It's no secret a lot of my influence comes from '90s R&B."
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
pop
R&B
ginette claudette
slow up
on to something
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]

Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]
March 29, 2019 "The song is about birds pecking at you-thoughts that keep you up at night... the arresting feeling that you can't and won't ever fit in."
Author: Kelly Itatani
pop
indie
singer-songwriter
kat cunning
birds
Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]

Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019 LEISURE personifies three fundamental elements: groove, melody, and vibe.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
R&B
rock
psychedelic
session
on my mind
leisure
liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 19, 2019 liily is standing at the cusp of an electric guitar - led revolution.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
all eyes on
alternative
punk
rock
liily
i can fool anybody in this town
sold
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll

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