New Music Sunday: August 15th 2021

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Charlotte OC’s “Centre of the Universe” is a self-proclaimed love letter to narcissists and it’s everything we want and more. Her smoky vocals and effortlessly cool vibes that just radiate from this are exactly what we need sometimes. We need to feel like we’re the center of the universe occasionally.Jade Bird has such a delicate and ethereal voice and then …

New Music Sunday: May 2nd 2021

emilytreadgold #1, New 9 Tracks

The instant boost of serotonin when I first listened to this song was all I needed this week. Something about the production on this, the melodies, the effervescent chorus, just makes you feel instantly happy and the meaning behind the song is so important. They said, “This one is very special for many reasons. It came about so naturally, yet …

New Music Alert: Nightly: night, love you

emilytreadgold #3, Reviews

Formed of cousins Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta, and drummer Nick Sainato, Nightly has been steadily releasing dreamy songs, and now we finally have their debut album. It’s just what you expect, shimmering dreamy soundscapes with relatable lyrics and melodies that feel like you’re getting lost in your mind. The relatable aspect is paramount for the band. Frontman Jonathan Capeci …

New Music Sunday: September 20th 2020

emilytreadgold #1, New 9 Tracks

Nova Miller is back with another insanely catchy pop track. “Girls Like Us” puts her crazy vocal range on full display all with a danceable beat that feels like such a ray of sunshine right now. It’s the perfect feel-good no fucks given anthem that makes you want to dance with your friends. Lulu Simon’s latest, “Strangers” is about a …

Nightly Is Coming Into Their Own

emilytreadgold #9, Features

We’ve been Nightly fans for a while now, and the band is starting to finally get the recognition they deserve.The band made waves with their song “XO” in 2016 which quickly landed a spot on every influencer’s playlist and they’ve only snowballed since then. They’ve opened for NF and played tons of festivals and now they’re on a headlining tour …

New Music Friday: December 7th 2018

emilytreadgold #1, New 9 Tracks

Alice Phoebe Lou blessed us with this new song last week and she also announced her debut album Paper Castles which will come out March 3rd and be followed by a tour. Alice explains that Paper Castles is “about nostalgia, about growing into a woman, about the pain and beauty of the past, about feeling small and insignificant but finding …

ACL 2017

emilytreadgold #6, Festivals

Everyone in Austin has mixed feelings about ACL, the annual mega-fest that takes place at Zilker Park every year. It’s insanely crowded and hot but this year, the lineup was too good ot pass up. I ate a total of 4 P. Terry’s veggie burgers, got two distinctive sunburns, applied 4 layers of mosquito repellent, acquired 10 mosquito bites anyway, cried 3 times, and lost my voice just once.

Our Entire SXSW Recap

emilytreadgold #2, Editorial, Festivals

I was so equally excited and nervous for SXSW this year. I think it is hands-down the most important music event of the year. The bands that are performing aren’t your usual festival round-makers, they’re up-and-comers, and there’s just endless possibilities to meet new people in the industry. All opportunities await!