Exploring Life, Music, And Family With Jenna Raine

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With her catchy new song, “it is what it is,” ringing in our ears, we had the chance to interview Jenna Raine. She tells us about her European adventure and the meaning behind her songs, Be on the lookout for her upcoming EP!  What was the inspiration behind “it is what it is,” and what does it mean to you …

Valley: Lost In Translation

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Indie band Valley has captured hearts and playlists alike with their distinctive sound. We dive deep into the inspiration and creative process behind the music with the drummer and vocalist, Karah James.  Were there any specific challenges or memorable moments you encountered while working on “Lost in Translation”? Karah: Working on the album had so many highs, lows, and interesting stories …

Letters To Taylor Swift: Callie Carlucci

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The universe creates a full circle moment for Taylor Swift and me. Taylor came into my life when I was eleven. At a voice lesson, my voice coach said that the theme for the next recital would be country music. At the time, the only country artists I listened to were The Chicks. I told my voice teacher I wanted …

Dream Wife Is The Future Of Rock

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When I stumbled upon Dream Wife at SXSW, I didn’t know what to expect. During a day set at High Noon they managed to turn a calm afternoon into one of the most punk rock shows I saw the whole festival. They have a cult-like following and the kind of energy in their music that immediately pulls you in. I …

Letters To BLACKPINK: Fans Write In From Discord

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When I first saw BLACKPINK at Coachella in 2019, it was a performance I will never forget. From watching them at the Sahara stage to headlining the main stage just four years later was incredible. As a mild Blink and never experienced a real K-pop concert, the fans were so welcoming. We had so much room for being so close, …

Magdalena Bay Hypnotize At The Roxy

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Magdalena Bay took over The Roxy on Friday. The duo, comprised of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, performed their mixtape series at a sold-out show packed with fans. It was a special experience where we were able to dive into Magdalena Bay’s colorful and eclectic world.  A rainbow of lights flooded the room while the drums pulsated through the crowd. …

The Eras Tour Review From A 17 Year Long Fan

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Being a fan of Taylor Swift for the last 17 years of my life has been quite the experience. She’s taken me through emotions spanning from excitement to stress. (Sorry, Taylor, those midnight drops were killing my sleep schedule for a bit!) While I haven’t met her or spoken with her in any capacity, I still consider her to be …

Artist To Watch: NERIAH

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NERIAH is the perfect amount of moody and pop synth. She was introduced to me by a few friends, and I’m absolutely obsessed with her sound. We sat down with her to chat about her music, inspiration, and what you can expect from her this year!  P.S. Stream her latest, Even when it hurts out NOW! Because it’s all we’ve …

Sabrina Song Is Living In A Daydream

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Sabrina Song is truly one of the most talented and adorable new artists I’ve discovered. With influences from artists such as Billy Joel and Norah Jones, she’s curated her own sound and a name for herself as a singer-songwriter. We caught up with her during SXSW after her showcases and talked to her about her creative process, favorite festival moments, …

A Lesson In Internalized Misogyny: I’m Sorry Taylor Swift

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My relationship with Taylor Swift is complicated. When her first album came out, I was 15 and pretty much a loser. I was in high school, and Taylor, to me, despite what she said in her songs, embodied everything I could never be. She was pretty and popular and rich. Her music seemed immature to me, princesses and romance. It …