Persian Barbie Comes To Life

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We are OBSESSED with Disco Shine, aka Persian Barbie, the LA based, pop spark plug known for being a songwriter, world traveling DJ, and event curator. Disco Shrine released her debut single ‘Up In The Air’ in 2018 through French label Kitsune in partnership with the NBA. The electro-pop track was inspired by her parents’ immigration story to America from Iran. …

FLETCHER’s Sold-Out Show At The Music Hall Of Williamsburg Brings An Inspiring Sense Of Authenticity

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Words by: Alex West Every show has its own particular energy curated by the artist, the city, and some sort of factor that I have yet to define. For FLETCHER the energy in the Music Hall of Williamsburg immediately transcended through the mix of different people that came out for the show. It was electric and energetic, but more importantly: …

New Music Sunday: September 22nd 2019

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Sasha Sloan, our sad queen, is back at it again making us a weird mix of happy and sad. Sasha told Line of Best Fit, “I can’t stop writing songs lately that are about the big picture. I wrote this song called “Smiling When I Die” which is about wanting to be smiling when I die, literally. I wanna do …

Obsidian Ritual: An Interview With Dol Ikara

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Dol Ikara released her debut EP last month and we’ve been listening to it on loop ever since. The songstress is crazy talented and interviewing her was incredible. I love her raw talent. She’s definitely someone you should watch.  Obsidian Ritual seems to have some very specific themes and inspiration behind it. Tell me a little about the process in …

New Music Sunday: September 14th 2019

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We are ALL ABOUT Elijah Noll and Colin Brittain’s new project American Teeth. Their new song “Chemicals” serves as a perfect send off to summer, featuring a party anthem-worthy chorus complemented by an experimental, yet infectious beat. Elijah says, “chemicals is about getting way too fucked up in the pursuit of someone i was into” We’ve all been there.Leah Capelle …

WESLEY: There Is No Testimony Without A Test

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WESLEY is Anthony Anderson. An electro-pop artist from Minnesota that moved to LA to pursue his musical dreams. He quit the corporate grind to fully commit to his passion. His intricately-woven melodies are accented by his raspy voice and thoughtful lyrics. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about quitting the 9-to-5 and the biggest challenges he’s faced. How did you …

New Music Sunday: September 8th 2019

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21-year-old New York City polymath Blu DeTiger returns with her third-ever single, “Tangerine.” With effortlessly cool vocal delivery and an indelible bass hook, she navigates the retro-pop track punctuated by vinyl scratches, horn stabs, bubbling guitar grooves and blipping synths. Speaking on writing “Tangerine,” Blu says: “This song is special to me because it’s a dreamland version of my influences. …

New Music Sunday: September 1st 2019

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Charli XCX is just about to drop her new album and she gave us another amazing collab this time with HAIM. She told her insta fans, “Angels! I’m proud to present another song from my upcoming album…. This one is called Warm and features my absolute favs (HAIM).  I suppose this song is about unrequited love, or just kind of …

Saint Slumber On Trials, Tribulations, And Growth

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Saint Slumber is ambitious, they released their album in 3 parts, a full-length album into three parts, with YOUTH//1 ) and YOUTH//2 and now YOUTH//3. The band is as powerful as they are emotional and they dive into their music with a kind of gusto that’s absolutely necessary in today’s world. We talked to them about the trilogy and what’s …

New Music Sunday: August 25 2019

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Like any unapologetic Gemini, Anna Moon, doesn’t like choosing sides. Instead, the 24-year-old singer, songwriter, performer and powerhouse pop-star-to-be opts to meld the double-edged paradoxes of her personality. “Duality is my motif,” she says. “My voice, when I sing, is very jazz. The production is very pop. My style is a mixture of modern and old school.” If there’s one …