Hailey Dawn: The Power Of Being A Little Delusional

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Hailey Dawn’s songs feel so personal, so authentic. Her song “the freshman” is an ethereal journey, that touches on isolation, longing, and regret but it feels comforting in a way. We talked to her about staying delusional in a world that will keep tearing you down and how she stays motivated. Well, let’s just dive in. Can you tell me …

Interview with ADÉLA: The Incoming Diva of Pop

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She’s a musical genius whose bold, blunt, dramatic, and over-the-top artistry is elevating pop music to brand-new heights. It’s time for the entire globe to start putting their eyes and ears on the pop sensation known as ADÉLA. The Slovak superstar’s first two singles, “HOMEWRECKED” and “SUPERSCAR,” are oozing with personality and electrifying pop bliss. In many ways, ADÉLA’s artistry takes listeners back to the …

Revenge Wife On The History 0f Brat Pop, Reinvention, and Defying The Haters

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I am a huge fan of Revenge Wife, her music is always inventive and new, her inspirations are always niche and interesting, and her stage presence is unmatched. Her new song “Saying Nothing” feels so fresh, it’s intoxicating. We talked about brat pop, being fascinated by aging, and the double-edged sword of social media. Tell me about your new song …

Estevie: The Future Of Cumbia

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What was the moment you felt like your career shifted and when you knew that you wanted to do music with your life? Estevie: I started from a very young age. I started singing when I was eight. But I don’t really feel like there was ever a moment where I was like, “All right. This is it. This is …

Interview with JORDY: Pride Month Just Got Sexier

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It’s Pride Month, and your ears deserve to celebrate the occasion with a lively, seductive, and tantalizing new album from Los Angeles-based pop singer JORDY. After releasing a more emotional and vulnerable project last year with his sophomore album, BOY, JORDY is back and fully recharged — but this time, things are getting a bit more spicy. SEX WITH MYSELF is the title …

Artist You Need To Know: Sinkane

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Sinkane’s music is so addicting it transports you to another place. Think your favorite vacation spot paired with a colorful drink in your hand. We caught up with the Sudan native at SXSW ahead of his U.S. tour dates to learn about what inspires him and, of course, the bats.  Tell us about your start in music.  Sinkane: I played …

Getting To Know Raffaella

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Raffaella’s in-your-face aesthetic and sugar-coated sound feels so jarring and unsettling at times but in a way you can’t forget. Her ability to lace these strong messages into a pop melody is part of her unique charm. We did a little Q&A to get to know her better and find out what inspires her. Act II came out this year, …

Location Scouting With Drive-In

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Drive-In’s new EP, “Location Scouting,” is a beautiful collection of songs inspired by different places that add up to a coming-of-age story. The details in her songs really play up her ability to tell a story, keeping it specific to her but universally relevant. The angstiness of the production just adds to that feeling. We talked to her about the …

Cassie Dasilva Is Part Of The Club

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Cassie Dasilva hits hard with her relatable lyrics; she just knows how to find her own way to make something her own. In her new song, “Part of the Club,” she turns her go-to breakup songs into a love song that hangs on her ideas of cynicism disintegrating. We caught up with her to talk about relationship myths, timelines, and …

Tegan And Sara: Patron Saints Of Lesbian Heartbreak – And Desire!

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The first of many stories Tegan and Sara Quin told onstage at their Sept. 24 show at The National in Richmond, VA, was about self-proclaimed “baby gay” Tegan attending her first Pride Fest in the 90s – and locking eyes with her therapist in a full clown costume. To coax the story out, Sara asked if her twin would share …