New Music Sunday: June 23 2019

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Jena Rose is back with her insanely catchy songs! “Mad Man” is relatable af and we love it. She told Affinity, “The song talks about being in love with, well, a ‘mad man.’ This ‘Mad Man’ can be your girlfriend, boyfriend, friend from school, teacher, mom, dad, or anyone you feel you can relate it to. I know we’ve all …

New Music Friday: June 13 2019

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I fell in love with Montaigne’s powerful song “Til It Kills Me” and I’m beyond excited to hear more. “Ready” is undoubtedly Montaigne’s most anthemic single to date, a heartfelt call to arms, and a soundtrack for activism. There’s an undeniable element of pop to this song as Montaigne’s soaring vocals elevate the chorus, and the irresistible hook “I think …

Kevin McHale On James Dean

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Kevin McHale captured my heart when he played Artie on the critically acclaimed show, Glee. As a former gleek, to say that I was excited to interview Kevin on his solo career was an understatement. Coming off the 10 year anniversary, the timing could not have been more perfect. I couldn’t even get my first question out before blurting to …

New Music Friday: June 7 2019

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MUNA IS BACK AND WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!! They described the song on Instagram, “Number one fan is a song about recognizing the negative voices in your head and learning to speak back to them. Making this record forced each of us, in the best way, to look at our own issues around self-love and self-worth. We’ve come to …

New Music Alert: Merci Raines “The Devil Is A Gentleman”

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No one is making music like Merci Raines. Her new song “The Devil Is A Gentleman” is witch-pop perfection. It’s a world where Southern Gothic is more than fiction but a strange reality. The sweetness in her voice juxtaposes the haunting tones and her story-telling is key. We talked about the new song and the lesson behind it. After-all, isn’t …

Weathers Want To Wake People Up

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Weathers has been blowing up lately, their songs are fresh and modern and their live show is insane. We caught up with Cameron Boyer to chat about their meteoric rise and what they want to bring to their fans. Let’s start with how you all met Cameron: Well, I met Brennen, our bass player, via Facebook. I put out a …

Sage Charmaine Is In A League Of Her Own

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Sage Charmaine stands out, not only because of her incredible fashion, but also the diversity of her music. It seems there’s nothing she can’t do. We talked to her about overcoming shyness, Bratz, and her stellar new EP. How did you get started in music? Sage: I started singing at a super young age, like as soon as I can …

New Music Friday: May 31 2019

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“DRESS LATER” is a conversation highlighting KAYTA’s struggle with anxiety and how she grows from it. With lyrics focusing on reassurance and growth, her mesmerizing vocals flutter over a mellow and entrancing beat to remind herself “all I gotta do is focus on the bright side, don’t let trouble come around and leave it behind.” KAYTA says of “DRESS LATER”, …

Slumber Parties, Blue Velvet, and Nostalgia: An Interview With Lila Drew

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Lila Drew just dropped her gorgeous EP “locket (side one)” and I can’t get enough of her raw, vulnerable lyrics and intricate spacey sounds. We talked to her about the new EP and not taking shit from men. How did you get started in music? Lila: I get this question a lot, and I never really know how to answer …

Misty Mtn Missed Your Call

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Brooklyn’s self-described “dark mountain pop” duo, Misty Mtn has been busy since they released “Guess Who’s Back” last October. They’ve built quite the following through a range of intimate to more traditional shows finding a balance between connection and performance as they test out material on live crowds. They’ve kept up a steady release schedule that has culminated in their …