I’ve said it over and over again but I’ve never met a Carly Rae Jepsen song that I don’t like. We’ve already gotten a bunch of songs: “Party For One,” “No Drug Like Me,” and “Now That I Found You,” and now, she’s shared the album opener “Julien.” The song is super-important. She said on Instagram, “Julien is the song …
King Calaway Is The Country Boyband You Never Knew You Needed
There have not been many boy bands that have placed an impact on my life as the boys from One Direction. Both Harry and Niall had country stars as their tour mates within the last year (Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris respectively) and I remember joking to my friends that the only way I’d listen to country music again after …
Iris Isn’t Crazy
Love makes you crazy, but Iris’s gorgeous spin on the adage makes for a hauntingly beautiful song. Her ethereal voice combined with sparse instrumentation is the perfect recipe. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music? Iris: Music is something that I involved myself in at a very early …
New Music Friday: April 12 2019
We are stoked Hey Violet is back with a new song and gorgeous new video. “Better By Myself” captures the duality inherent in feeling invincible in solitude because you don’t need anyone, but recognizing that perhaps being totally alone isn’t necessarily the best path forward. “It’s about being in an unhealthy relationship and having the courage to leave, but realizing …
Kara Connolly Knows Her Worth
I’m sitting at Verve in West Hollywood and a young woman with the most vibrant red hair I have ever seen walks in and grabs my attention. That’s the kind of impact Kara has on people. Much like her music, she leaves a lasting impression. She tells me she was always writing music. “Ever since I was little, I would …
Brit Daniels Will Have You Feeling Deja Vu
Brit Daniels is not shy about her emotions, but the Nashville pop star just opened a new side with her single, “Deja Vu.” It’s relatable and moody and hypnotic, in a sense. We chatted with Brit to discuss the single, her plans for the year and her journey as an artist. Brit, tell me about “Deja Vu” and the inspiration …
New Music Friday: April 5 2019
22-year old pop provocateur and buzzing starlet GIA WOODS releases her new single entitled“Keep On Coming.” In between sensual synths and moody production, the track highlights her dynamic range, which slips from just above a whisper to a climactic chant. Sonically, it borders on sparse nocturnal electro and slick, yet sharply subversive pop. This intimate and infectious anthem represents the songstress at the height of her …
Adam Melchor’s “Plan On You” Has Such A Poetic Backstory
Adam Melchor didn’t find music, he was born into it. He explains, “Music has always been a huge part of my life, my parents are music teachers, my sister is a music teacher, as were all my grandparents. My mom started my sister and me on piano lessons pretty early on but I got way more into it after I …
New Music Friday: March 29 2019
IT’S FINALLY HERE! WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? comprises of fourteen tracks that materialize as ghostly genre-less pop projections of life’s firsts for the multi-platinum songstress as she ruminates on her first brushes with loss and love amidst the monsters under her bed and the triumphs at her feet. “Nobody knows what the fuck dreams are, dude,” she exclaims. …
Premiere: Trapdoor Social’s “Truth”
Trapdoor Social makes indie-pop perfection but what sets them apart from other bands, is their passion for environmentalism. We talked to them about their insanely catchy song “Truth” and their solar-powered concerts. How did Trapdoor Social form? Merritt and I (Skylar) met at Pomona College, doing environmental studies. I remember some nearly-all-nighters in the computer lab working on class projects and talking …