Pop Music For Unpopular People: An Interview With Rilan

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Rilan is the anti-social socialite and dark pop star we’ve been waiting for, he’s not an influencer, he’s not here for the gram, he just wants to make edgy music that challenges the status quo. How did you get started in music? Rilan: Growing up in New Orleans it was a super musical artsy city in the middle of the …

FLAVIA Talks “Til I Die”

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It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with FLAVIA. Her song “Til I Die” is truly such a jam. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about the gorgeous and emotional video for the song, those Dua Lipa comparisons, and why it was so important for her to have all representations of love. “Til I Die” is so so catchy, what was …

Violet Days Hates The After Party

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I feel like I’ve been a Violet Days fan since day one. I remember listening to their song “Your Girl” and knowing that they had something and I’ve loved every sparkling indie-pop song they’ve released after. They have this beautiful way of making catchy melodies with heartbreaking lyrics. It’s my favorite thing. I caught up with Lina about their latest …

Mokita’s Kiss And Tell

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Mokita’s continuing the ride of his momentum of last year with his single, “Kiss & Tell.” Equally as addicting as his previous songs, this relatable song hits in all the right places. If you thought the single was great, the video is even better. I am in awe of Mokita’s talent and can’t wait to see what else he’s got …

Yoshi Flower Is Unstoppable

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Yoshi Flower had one of the most exciting shows we saw during SXSW. At the WFNM showcase he climbed up on the amps and hovered over the audience, playing his guitar with his teeth. His energy on stage is incredible and his songs are so original. We chatted with him about the crazy performance. Do you kind of feed off …

Craig Stickland On Being A Pisces, Canada, And His Solar-Powered Van

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Craig Stickland always stands out to me because of his soulful voice and emotional lyrics but also he has this crazy-cool solar-powered van. He uses it on tour but also to produce music now. We talked to him about his new music, politics in songs, and his van sessions. First off what’s the story behind “Burn It Down”? Burn It …

Peyton List Is Taking Over

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You’re probably familiar with Peyton List, the 20-year-old actress starred on Disney’s Jessie and Bunk’d but she’s also been creating waves with her music. Her song “Liar Liar” was her breakthrough and now the anthemic “Dance Til We Die” is a shimmering pop song featuring her signature vocals. Peyton has been featured on magazine covers and fashion ads and she …

Nella Cole Gets Real About New Music, Feminism, And Pop Queens

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Nella Cole just dropped her new song “Sex in the Room” on Valentines Day and we love her entire vibe. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about feminism, Britney Spears, and new music. All of our favorite things! How did you get started in music? Nella: I got started in music by singing and playing piano when I was about …

Premiere : Pink Dust – “She”

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Pink Dust’s “She” is a dreamy tune to get you in the mood. You can take from that what you will, but this track is seriously perfect for any romantic. Vocalist Cliff Littlefield’s vocals come across tender, genuine, sentimental, and vulnerable over a soft melodic guitar part. With “She” the indie duo says …