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 …

New Music Friday: May 24 2019

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We’re so happy Hey Violet is back and dropping new songs for us. “’Close My Eyes’ is essentially about living in a fantasy land, says front woman Rena Lovelis. “It’s about the idea of still wanting to be with an ex who has already moved on. There’s definitely a level of denial that goes into being in that sort of headspace …

La Hara On Mindfulness

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Bri Hall is known for her art, makeup, and motivational talks. Now, the renaissance woman is taking the music world as La Hara. Her new songs are filled with emotion and depth and there’s that feeling of self-love and empowerment. She’s truly the voice we need in the music world right now. We talked to her about being mindful and …

AUSTN Drops Chapter 1: IN BETWEENIN’

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AUSTN just dropped his debut EP and it is filled with the difficulties of dating in the Gen Z age. The EP shows off his talent for capturing that young love feeling. We talked to him about the new project, Julia Michaels, and staying authentic on social media. How did you get stated in music? AUSTN: So, let’s see, I …

New Music Friday: May 17 2019

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It’s hard to imagine a better dua than LIZZO and Charli XCX. Their new song “Blame It On Your Love” was a highly-anticipated rumor that stemmed from Charli’s Pop 2 compilation. Now that she’s added LIZZO to the mix it’s the summer-bop that we’ve needed. She explains on Instagram, “Ok tryna not write the longest caption of eternity so let …

Lido Talks About What’s Next

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In 2016, Lido performed at Coachella, but this year he got to take in all the festival had to offer while supporting friend and musical colleague, Jaden Smith. I meet Lido in a press tent where he introduces me to his new lady….bug friend. Seriously, even the insects of the desert love this guy. Lido is incredibly humble and talented. …

New Music Friday: May 9 2019

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LOVE ME SOME BANKS! Guys, I am STOKED that we have new BANKS. I love all her dark-pop so much and I’ve been waiting. WAITING! “Gimme” is just as edgy as you would expect, her mesmerizing vocals drift over sharp beats. “’Gimme’ is a song about getting what you want,” Banks said of the single in a statement. “It’s about …

New Music Alert: Sydney Cope’s “Watch Out For Me”

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Rising pop artist Sydney Cope just dropped her video for “Watch Out For Me” and while her voice is sweet and angelic the message is clear, don’t mess with her. We talked about the new video and the best way to get revenge. Sydney! Tell me how you got started in music? Sydney: My singing and music lessons began at a …

New Music Friday: April 26 2019

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The new Taylor era has arrived and it’s all pastel and Brendon Urie. Our resident Taylor expert Samantha Fong says, “Everything orbiting Taylor has the appearance of being nothing more than an extension of her as a person. It’s all so carefully crafted, designed, and implemented that it feels seamless. The music, the tours, the appearances, and all her social …

Coachella 2019: Our Favorites Acts

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I was lucky enough to attend Beychella last year so I knew this year’s had to be something special. Needless to say, this year did not disappoint either. I’m not sure if it’s the heat, but there’s an overwhelming feeling about setting foot onto the grounds and being greeted by all the colorful art exhibits. It almost makes me forget …