SXSW – Aubrey Haddard Is A Little Left Of Center

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Aubrey Haddard’s set at SXSW was laced with colorful details about the stories behind her song, and one of those stories was about how in the 80s, Sweden thought there was Russian submarine activity that turned out to be fish farts. Aubrey’s music just has a certain uniqueness that makes it so special. We talked to Aubrey about her songwriting …

What Happened To Pop Stars?

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It’s easy to look at the pop music landscape in the defining eras of their respective reigning pop queens: Britney Spears and her Max Martin pop dominance, Beyonce’s continual reign over the culture, Taylor Swift’s country crossover that just doubled her fanbase, but will pop queens continue to dominate or are we moving into a completely different music structure. How …

James the Seventh Is A Name You Need To Know

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When I first stumbled across James the Seventh on TikTok I was instantly mesmerized by her haunting vocals and ethereal melodies. She’s simply hypnotic and her music immediately pulls you in. We talked to her about her unusual journey into music, her discipline, and dealing with perfectionism. How did you get started in music? James the Seventh: I started doing …

Artist To Watch: J. Maya’s Poetic License

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J. Maya is as impressive as they come, a Harvard graduate who combines her love for music with her love for books in an effortless way. She made waves across TikTok with her song “Achilles Heel,” the mythology-laced song that gave new meaning to the term “smart pop.” Her new EP “Poetic License” is the exact work you’d want from …

JESSIA Is Just One Of The Guys

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JESSIA, is just as bubbly and fun as she looks. The Canadian pop songstress and I caught up backstage at this year’s Austin City Limits, and we got to chat about her songwriting, her excitement for seeing P!nk perform, and more. It was a great first welcome back to the festival, and if you haven’t gotten a chance to check …

Leah Kate Is Here To Stay

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You’d be lying to yourself if you didn’t think Leah Kate’s aggressive pop sounds were addictive and catchy. With the release of her latest, “Life Sux,” she’s proved she’s a force here to stay. We were so excited to talk to her and hear about what inspired her to become an artist and some facts you might not have known …