Sophia Galate: How To Stop Doubting Yourself

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Sophia Galate’s powerful, soulful vocals, immediately caught our attention. Her song, “Should I Tell You,” perfectly highlights her gorgeous voice, it feels like it’s form another world, it’s so honest but also nostalgic. We talked to her about her journey to becoming an artist, the importance of having a good team, and how to stop doubting yourself. How did you …

Audrey Nuna Is A Force To Be Reckoned With

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There is nothing subtle about Audrey Nuna, her music is in-your-face in the best way. It’s bold and biting, her lyrics are sharp and colorful. We caught her before her dynamic SXSW set and were just in awe of the power she holds on stage. We talked to her about how to stop being a people pleaser and her collaboration …

Ashy Is Bringing The Girly Pop Energy We Need

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Ashy’s pop energy is exactly what we needed to see during SXSW last year, we were so excited to see her back on the artist roster this year. Her set was filled with tiny pink guitars, choreography, and those pop hooks we loved. We talked to her about what excites her in music right now and how she’s building her …

OK Cowgirl: A Labor Of Love

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Ok Cowgirl’s hazy, dreamy sound is filled with angsty melodies and intimate, gut wrenching lyrics. Sometimes you can just feel when a band is on the cusp of their breakthrough and this is one of those times. We talked to them at SXSW about the challenges they’re facing and how they work together as a team. How did Ok Cowgirl …

Artist You Need To Know: Sinkane

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Sinkane’s music is so addicting it transports you to another place. Think your favorite vacation spot paired with a colorful drink in your hand. We caught up with the Sudan native at SXSW ahead of his U.S. tour dates to learn about what inspires him and, of course, the bats.  Tell us about your start in music.  Sinkane: I played …

Iris Jean: Keep A Clear Vision

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Iris Jean’s delicate voice and gorgeous melodies make her songs so addictive. Her new song “Sleep Tonight” perfectly displays her prowess for indie pop. We talked to her at SXSW about building a good team and how to get over nerves. How did you get started in music?  Iris Jean: I started playing guitar when I was 9 years old but …

Victoria Canal: Presence And Thoughtfulness And Joy

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Victoria Canal’s haunting melodies and emotional lyrics make the perfect combo, her new song “Chamomile” feels so soothing. Her set at last year’s SXSW was one we couldn’t get out of her heads so when we saw her on this year’s list we were so thrilled to see her again. We talked about the importance of building a community, the …

Up All Night With Rikas

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Rikas, a four-piece German band, hails with influences from like David Bowie, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, and Phoenix all while looking like they stepped out of a Wes Anderson movie. We met the band in an Austin coffee shop in between shows when they were here for SXSW. From the initial greeting, something about this band was different. Their …

LAYZI Is A Name You Need To Know

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Is there any better genre to listen to than soft, indie girl pop? The answer is obviously no. Within 30 seconds of listening to Layzi’s music on the SXSW playlist, I knew I had to meet her. We got to see her perform at a pop up at Buffalo Exchange and later that week at Las Perlas. If she isn’t …

Entering frogi’s Dreamy World

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frogi’s dreamy voice and ethereal melodies are enough to hypnotize anyone in a trance. Her new album written in complete solitude, and it gave it such a gorgeous vibe. We talked to her about the endless battle to be taken seriously, her creative journey, and her new album. Let’s start at the beginning. How did you get started in music? …