Winona Oak’s “SHE” EP Is A Dream

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When Winona Oak’s music first came up on my Spotify discovery, I fell in love with her ethereal voice and shimmering melodies that I couldn’t get out of my head. Her last EP “Closure” had some of my most-streamed songs this year, and her concert in LA was probably one of the last shows I saw before we all shut-down. …

Ronnie Watts: Heartbreak, But Make It Pop Music

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Ronnie Watts describes her music as “heartbreak, but make it pop music” and tbh that’s my favorite kind of music. Her lyrics are vulnerable but all with these catchy melodies that almost make you feel better about the underlying sadness. We talked to her about the new music and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in …

Mabes: Dreamy Pop With A Twist Of Nostalgia

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Mabes has this dreamy voice and her music is like nostalgic pop. It transports you to another place and locks you in a moment, not to mention, her new music video for “Caught Up” is our dream aesthetic. We talked to her about the new video and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music? Mabes: …

New Music Sunday: October 25th 2020

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ABISHA is one of our favs for good reason, you just can’t get her songs out of your head and they have so much personality. “Time Alone” is the perfect reminder for anyone who needs some extra self-care.  She explains, “I wrote the song about needing to escape and have a minute to myself when I’m struggling with feeling down …

New Music Alert: KTJ & Carly “Identity”

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KTJ & Carly have a knack for dreamy melodies and those perfect harmonies. Their music is pop perfection but with so much depth. The title “Identity” is perfect for the young artists who are finding out exactly who they are and what they stand for. “Sell Your Soul” – Social media has become such a vital part of our lives, …

The Maren Morris Live Show Is Exactly What We Needed This Year

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The last time Maren Morris and her band performed for a Los Angeles audience, it was at the iconic Greek theater pre-pandemic. This week, they finally returned to the stage for a full set streamed to a Los Angeles audience thanks to Verizon.  The setlist included both new songs and old favorites, with a special focus on “Better Than We …

DASHA: None Of My Business

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DASHA’s brutal honesty and a knack for earwormy melodies that you can’t shake definitely make her an artist who needs to be on your radar. We’re obsessed with her attitude and we’re suckers for a perfect breakup anthem. We talked to DASHA about her new music video, how to get over a breakup, and the challenges she’s faced in her …

New Music Sunday: October 18th 2020

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We’re obsessed with CXLOE’s dark pop sound and her new EP is just perfection. She says, “Having my debut EP, Heavy Part One, out in the world is so exciting and therapeutic for me as an artist. I have been working on these songs over the past couple of years and I finally feel after years of self-reflection, that they …

Evie Irie: The Eternal Optimist

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Even though I haven’t seen a live show since March, the one thing the pandemic has done is introduce me to a bulk of talent through technology. Evie Irie is just one of those artists. Her raw talent and forging her own path in music is something to be amazed at. At just 17 years of age, she’s sure of …

Awgust: Pop With An Edge

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Awgust infuses pop with an edge. He’s created blunt lyrics that mesh not only his R&B influence but also Latin sounds.. Born to Venezuelan parents, he spent his formative years in Texas. After touring with the likes of Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, he began his hand at singing and songwriting for himself. He’s …