Jake Miller Is Working On Being Happier

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TikTok and pop music are both my guilty pleasures during quarantine, so it shouldn’t surprise you that I caught up with Jake Miller during this time. The last time we met, he told me he was writing songs about being happier and I think “SAVED ME” emulates that exact feeling. We talked about his TikTok quarantine series and what else …

Julian Lamadrid Knows It’s His Time

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Julian’s upbeat pop sound is perfect to get you ready for the summer. His latest single, “My Time” already has remixes and we’re craving more. It’s been amazing to get to talk to him about his inspiration and his songwriting.  Tell us about “My Time” and the inspiration behind this single.   Julian: I actually wrote My Time about two years …

Annette Lee: A Song For The Underdog

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There’s nothing Annette Lee can’t do, the Internet sensation is known for her videos but now her musical ambitions are brought to life through her new song and the brilliant series surrounding it. We talked to her about being the underdog and the biggest challenges she’s faced. How did you get started in music? I know you’re involved in a …

IRIS Is Seeing Stars

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IRIS first caught our attention with her mesmerizing song “Crazy” her mellifluous voice and haunting melodies are captivating. Now, her song “Stars” follows that same theme: dreamy and bewitching. Tell me about the new song? IRIS: So this song is actually the first song that I wrote for I guess this body of work that I’m releasing. I actually felt …

SXSW: Easy Life’s Infectious Energy Always Gets The Crowd Moving

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Easy Life has so much energy when they perform; it’s insanely contagious and despite how tired everyone at SX is, we couldn’t help dancing along to the music. I chatted with the guys in an alley behind the Palm Door, and they alerted me to a giant roach that was crawling on the wall behind me and directed me away …

UPSAHL Releases Debut Ep “Hindsight 20/20”

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UPSAHL has been making waves all throughout the music world. Her songs are indie-pop perfection and her lyrics are quirky and sometimes dark but always original. We talked to her about her debut EP. How does it feel to release your EP? UPSAHL: Insane. I have been working towards this for the past couple years. I’m just glad I finally get …

RUUMER Is The Sister Pop Duo To Watch

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RUUMER, the dynamic sister duo with sparkling pop sounds is just off the release of their song “Gimme Some” and they’re definitely not stopping. I talked to them about Catholic school, staying motivated, and what’s coming next. So, how did you get started? Melis: We’ve been singing and acting since we were both 3 years old. We’re sister which some …

It’s Impossible To Be Sad Listening To Crush Club

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Crush Club is like what summer sounds like in music form. The duo creates high-energy sparkling tracks that instantly hook you. We talked to them about their tour and the sweet inspiration behind their song “Higher.” How did Crush Club form? Le Chev: It’s a classic big city story.  A couple misfit artists trying to find their way, we met …

Yoshi Flower Isn’t Paranoid

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Hailing from Detroit, Yoshi Flower has the most unique chill vibe but with his own electronic and hip hop flair. His cool demeanor and catchy lyrics are what makes him a perfect accompaniment as he joins SG Lewis on his fall tour. Prior to taking off the road, we got to speak to the artist about his start and what to expect on tour.