Jayden Bartels Keeps It Real

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Jayden Bartels just dropped her new EP and it is brimming with authenticity, the young artist is no stranger to the industry but she keeps it real. Her lyrics are heartfelt and her melodies are unforgettable. We talked to the young artist about the new EP and how she stays grounded. Jayden! How does it feel to have your EP …

New Video Alert: Josh Olsen’s “Sex With A Stranger”

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Josh Olsen’s “Sex With A Stranger” is a song you can’t stop playing. I first heard it on a Discover Weekly playlist and I’ve been hooked ever since. So I am super excited to premiere the video. Josh says, “The concept for the video came about fairly quickly. The idea of waking up next to weird random characters was a …

New Music Sunday: October 13th 2019

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Julien Baker’s incredible ability to make us cry is a true art. Her new song “Tokyo” is peak Julien, with lyrics like “Never learned how to come down without burning up on the runway” and “Like a hotel patron in your bed, A postcard, no return address” she makes something as simple as a trip to Tokyo into an introspection about her ability …

Phoebe Ryan Is Back In A Big Way

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It’s been nearly four years since Phoebe Ryan first began making waves in pop music, beginning with a cover and moving into her own singles, high profile collaborations and more – but, it seems like for her, the best is yet to come. I sat down with Phoebe before she opened for Carly Rae Jepsen in Dallas, whose Dedicated tour …

laye Is A Whole Vibe

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laye has the most distinctive sound, a true original, and her latest project “lonesome” embodies the multi-faceted idea of loneliness. We talked to her about the biggest challenges she’s been facing and how she stays motivated. How did you first get started in music? laye: I ultimately wanted to be able to sing my own songs. I always liked singing …

New Music Sunday: October 6th 2019

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bulow has been on a quick rise as the next gritty pop star, her new EP “The Contender” just solidifies that. She told us a long time ago, “I want my fans to not mistake honesty for weakness. Sometimes you have to be a bit vulnerable but that’s the price you pay, and it is so worth it. A little …

New Music Alert: RALPH’s “Last Time”

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RALPH has been releasing so many just delightful pop jams and we can’t get enough. Her new song “Last Time” is something we all just need to keep in our minds whenever we think about seeing our exes. “We all know break ups are brutal. You miss your ex like crazy and spend so much time and energy trying to …

Get To Know Mapei

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Mapei has lived an interesting life, born in Providence, RI she ended up splitting time between America and Sweden. You can sense that unique influence in her lush melodies and rich voice. We talked to the Chance The Rapper approved singer about her inspiring songs and how she stays so positive. How did you get started in music? Mapei: It …

New Music Sunday: September 29th 2019

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Nightly has been on a roll. They’re literally on tour right now but are still blessing us with sweet, shimmering songs that will be stuck in the back of our brain. Today they dropped “This Time Last Year” and we’re obsessed. Jonathan Capeci says, “the song is the feeling of being one year older and one year removed from a relationship. doing …

Anna Moon Is Doing Her Own Thing

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Anna Moon is one-of-a-kind, the up-and-coming artist just wants to do her own thing. Her song “Tightrope” is about toxic relationships but also about growing and getting healthier again, rebuilding. We talked to her about the song and what else has been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music? My grandmother actually introduced me to music and …