New Music Alert: Sedona’s “Soft Machine”

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It’s been almost a year since I first interviewed Rachel Stewart of Sedona in her Bushwick apartment and we clicked immediately. Stewart is the lead singer and creative force behind the Brooklyn-based band. She found bandmates Merilyn Chang, Claire Gilb, Margaux Bouchegnies, and Tia Cestaro after moving from LA to New York. Sedona finds its strength in collaboration.  Their most …

Our Unconditional Love For Picture This

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I remember being introduced to Picture This by one of my first LA friends, Amy. She sent me a bunch of their songs and for lack of a better words, forced me to join her at the Troubadour for one of their American tour dates. Three love songs later, I was hooked and I knew this would be a band …

Jae Stephens Is A Name You Should Know

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A Spotify binge had me stuck on Jae Stephens one night, I ended up looping  “got it like that” for about a week before I could even listen to her other songs. I was just that obsessed, there’s something about her music that’s so effortlessly cool. Each of her songs puts you in a specific mood and she has such …

KOPPS KOPYRIGHT – Track By Track

emilytreadgold #1, Reviews

Nothing about KOPPS is ever delicate, and their new EP is filled with attitude. They’ve never shied away from hard topics, from consumerism to plastic surgery, there is no subject that they can’t turn into a dance-floor anthem. It’s tongue-in-cheek, but it’s also essential, I feel like even in the indie-pop level, artists often stick to more comfortable topics. That’s …

Jamie-Lee Dimes Takes Us To Virginia

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I was so excited to interview the angelic Jamie-Lee Dimes at SXSW this year, unfortunately the world had different plans, but stranded in Texas, she decided to make a gorgeous music video about creating change in the South. With her poetic lyrics and ethereal voice, she’s definitely one to watch. We talked to her about the challenges she’s faced and …

Alfie Templeman On Finding Inspiration Through Monotony

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Alfie Templeman has the most infectious energy, I talked to him bright and early, and his voice just woke me right up. His music reflects that vibe, it’s catchy but has these layers of meaning that can strike a chord with any of his listeners, he catches you off-guard. While there’s plenty of hype surrounding Alfie, his personality cements his …

The Sparkling Sounds Of Olivia Lunny

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Olivia Lunny is definitely an artist to keep your eye on. Each of her new songs shows a different facet to her unique sound. She has the sweetest voice and a knack for catchy choruses. We talk to her about reality shows, the challenges she’s faced, and what’s coming next. Olivia! How did you get started in music? Olivia: Growing …

Justin Jesso: If You’re Meant To Come Back

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Justin Jesso’s one of our favorite up-and-coming artists and he has the voice of an angel. We talked to him about his new music and what he’s been up to lately. Tell me about the single, “If you’re mean to come back?” Justin: I wrote it a while ago with three friends of mine in London. I was going through …

Lucy Clearwater Wants To Feel Again

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The last show I saw before Los Angeles shut down was at the infamous School Night at the Bardot. That’s where I was first introduced to Lucy Clearwater. Lucy’s effortless vocals and insane vulnerability had me getting goosebumps throughout her set. Her voice just echoed through the whole venue; the crowd was so silent you would hear a pin drop. …

You Need To Know About Eliza Lee

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Eliza Lee has this perfect pop sound that is so on-point right now. Her debut song “Boo” quickly garnered over 100k streams and it feels like the sky is the limit for her effortless voice and vulnerable lyrics. We talked to her about her new song “26 6’2” and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in …