Artist To Watch: NERIAH

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NERIAH is the perfect amount of moody and pop synth. She was introduced to me by a few friends, and I’m absolutely obsessed with her sound. We sat down with her to chat about her music, inspiration, and what you can expect from her this year!  P.S. Stream her latest, Even when it hurts out NOW! Because it’s all we’ve …

Sabrina Song Is Living In A Daydream

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Sabrina Song is truly one of the most talented and adorable new artists I’ve discovered. With influences from artists such as Billy Joel and Norah Jones, she’s curated her own sound and a name for herself as a singer-songwriter. We caught up with her during SXSW after her showcases and talked to her about her creative process, favorite festival moments, …

A Lesson In Internalized Misogyny: I’m Sorry Taylor Swift

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My relationship with Taylor Swift is complicated. When her first album came out, I was 15 and pretty much a loser. I was in high school, and Taylor, to me, despite what she said in her songs, embodied everything I could never be. She was pretty and popular and rich. Her music seemed immature to me, princesses and romance. It …

Alicia Clara: Keep Your Eye On The Prize

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Alicia Clara’s songwriting is so authentically her, her gentle voice, the hyper-specific lyrics, all wrapped up in her dreamy melodies. It feels like she’s transporting you to another universe. We talked to her about taking time with projects and taking big risks. How did you get started in music? Alicia Clara: I’ve always known I wanted to make music, but …

Lily Kincade Makes Her Own Luck

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I first saw Lily Kincade on TikTok and was so hooked by her angelic voice. She has this ability to take a universal feeling and make it feel so specific it feels like you really get to know her on a super personal level. Her new song “3 Months” details the feeling of a breakup that is so hard to …

James the Seventh Is A Name You Need To Know

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When I first stumbled across James the Seventh on TikTok I was instantly mesmerized by her haunting vocals and ethereal melodies. She’s simply hypnotic and her music immediately pulls you in. We talked to her about her unusual journey into music, her discipline, and dealing with perfectionism. How did you get started in music? James the Seventh: I started doing …

Artist To Watch: J. Maya’s Poetic License

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J. Maya is as impressive as they come, a Harvard graduate who combines her love for music with her love for books in an effortless way. She made waves across TikTok with her song “Achilles Heel,” the mythology-laced song that gave new meaning to the term “smart pop.” Her new EP “Poetic License” is the exact work you’d want from …

Isaac Dunbar Is A Whole Vibe

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Isaac Dunbar truly is SUCH.A.VIBE. His dreamy vocals match his dreamy personality. We got to catch up backstage at Austin City Limits and it was so awesome to hear about the inspiration behind his alter ego, his music and what’s coming up next for him.  I LOVE your outfit so, so much. Isaac Dunbar: Thank you! I love your eyeshadow. …

Jake Wesley Rogers Talks Love And Inspiration

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Jake Wesley Rogers is as dynamic and animated as you’d expect. Coming off an early flight to Austin, we talked about what’s next for him. P.S. his EP Love is out and it’s the most incredible piece of music I’ve ever heard! First off, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I know you’re just …

JESSIA Is Just One Of The Guys

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JESSIA, is just as bubbly and fun as she looks. The Canadian pop songstress and I caught up backstage at this year’s Austin City Limits, and we got to chat about her songwriting, her excitement for seeing P!nk perform, and more. It was a great first welcome back to the festival, and if you haven’t gotten a chance to check …