Rebecca Black Gets “Personal” In New Video

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If you told me that 30 year old me would be chatting with Rebecca Black, I’d laugh. But years later, she’s dropping bop after bop and ‘Personal’ is no different. Black says, ‘Personal’ represents this reckoning with a consequence of heartbreak I hadn’t really ever understood – which was the guilt and heaviness that comes with being the one to …

ellie d.’s “Miss You” Is An Emotional Vent Session

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ellie d.’s brand of chill pop is so addicting. Her sweet, effortless voice is so soothing but her writing is so personal, it hits hard. We talked to her about quarantine heartbreaks, being vulnerable, and the challenges she’s faced. Tell me about your new song “Miss You” what’s the story behind it? ellie d: “Miss you” is about real-life quarantine …

Eraste Isn’t Sorry For Crashing Every Party

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Eraste’s unique voice immediately hooked me. It’s so vulnerable; you can just feel it in her music. She’s a Gemini sun and a 7 Enneagram, but she keeps herself grounded by surrounding herself with reliable Virgos. Her latest EP, “crashing every party” is filled with those angsty feelings of early adulthood. The struggle to find your place, your parents who …

Swedish Pop Sensation SHY Martin Is A Force To Be Reckoned With

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There is a definite chance you’ve already heard SHY Martin’s work before, perhaps without even realizing it. The Swedish pop sensation is a prolific songwriter, boasting credits on tracks for The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha, and Ellie Goulding. With the unveiling of her own independent record label in March 2021, SHY Recordings, she’s forging her path as one of pop’s biggest …

HYRA Is A Name You Need To Know

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When I first listened to HYRA’s “Broken Heart,” I was immediately hooked by her captivating voice and insanely danceable melodies. The classic 80’s sound with her modern sensibilities is totally on-trend, but not in a way that sounds forced. We talked to her about new projects, her viral Tik Tok cover, and the challenges she’s faced. How did you get …

Why Morgan St. Jean’s “Not All Men” Is So Important

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As soon as I heard Morgan St. Jean’s clip of “Not All Men” on Tik Tok I knew it would go viral. Her incredible voice just drives home the message of the song making it so powerful. It’s at over a million views now, and it’s easy to see why. We’ve all seen the #notallmen hashtag trending and felt that …

Gracie Gray’s Dreamy Music Needs To Be On Your Radar

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Gracie Gray’s dreamy new song “alienlover” feels like a whole other universe. Her ethereal voice and layered vocals just make this song. We talked to her about the new music, Instagram pressure, and why everyone needs a good support system. How did you get started in music? Gracie: My dad started teaching me guitar when I was five or six …

Lily Forte Just Wants To Be Effortless

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Lily Forte’s songwriting feels so relatable, she finds these specific metaphors that just hit so hard. It feels so personal like a page from her diary. She captures this feeling of youth and vulnerability and it just takes you all back to your first heartaches. We talked to her about her music, her love of Carole King, and those girls …

Willow Stephens: Til The Blue Comes Out

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Willow Stephens has such a gentle, soothing voice but it carries so much emotional weight. Her new song, “Til the Blue Comes Out” is the cathartic release we all need right now. We talked to her about her upcoming EP, the challenges in her career, and why she wanted to work with an all-female crew on her video. How did …

Hannah Roxanne’s Dreamy, Vulnerable Music Will Make You Feel Again

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Hannah Roxanne’s sweet, delicate voice perfectly accents her vulnerable, heartfelt lyrics. It just makes you feel young, those deep heartaches, the yearning, she perfectly encapsulates that feeling. We talked to her about her new music, focusing on the “why’s,” and being present. How did you get started in music? Hannah: Growing up, my mom had me in dance for about …