Country and R&B are two genres that may not seem like they go together, but with crossovers like Over and Over by Tim McGraw and Nelly and Old Town Road with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, it was almost natural for artists like Willie Jones to test the blend of genres. Willie’s trap country sound is insanely catchy. …
New Music Sunday: June 28 2020
MIREI’s gorgeous voice perfectly compliments this absolute classic Sade song, and the reason behind the release is just as beautiful. MIREI says, “We’re all facing hard times since the COVID-19 outbreak, and are continuing to fight the pandemic and search for a sense of normalcy in this current state. We can’t be together right now, or share our love directly, …
Sarah Barrios Didn’t Mean To
Sarah Barrios is the epitome of pop synth. Her latest single, “I Didn’t Mean To” alludes to the mistakes made in relationships and trying so many ways to fix them. I haven’t been able to stop listening to this and I’m so glad to have gotten the opportunity to talk to her about the track and what she’s been up …
Lani Renaldo: I Think We’re In A Radical Time In History
Lani Renaldo has a sultry voice that instantly hooks you. She writes with the intention of being utterly relatable and it truly bleeds through the music, you can feel her emotions. We talked to Lani about “Love Games” and her upcoming EP. How did you get started in music? Lani: I was born with a love for music! There was …
Jackson Harris: This Time It’s Different
Jackson Harris’ track “This Time It’s Different” is the perfect bubblegum pop soundtrack. Co-written with our favorite artist, Phangs, it’s the perfect track for the new year. After opening for acts like Fifth Harmony, Zara Larson and Cody Simpson, it’s time for Jackson to have a sound of his own. This new single is a bit of a different sound …
New Video Alert: GILLIAN’s “High”
Gillian is incredibly talented and we’ve been a huge fan of hers at the New Nine for so long. We’re thrilled to premiere the music video for “High”! The song is taken by raw emotions that Gillian knew we and her listeners would relate to. Gillian, tell me the inspiration behind High? Gillian: Like most of my songs, “High” is …
OTR Is Lost At Midnight
With the craziness of the world going on right now, I think the biggest thing that provides us with bliss and happiness is the anticipation of a new album. OTR’s debut album is dropping at the end of the month and I was able to talk to him and get a few teasers. What was the creative process behind making …
CALM: Track-By-Track
I could go on and ON about 5 Second of Summer’s musical journey. Watching the band transform from their “Try Hard” days to their latest, “Wildflower” has been fascinating and exhilarating. I seriously feel like a proud mom watching this group talk about their journey of playing to audiences of 20 to now sold-out arenas. The band presented their 4th …
Georgia Ku Is A Name You Need To Know
Georgia Ku has the clearest, most effervescent voice we’ve ever heard. It’s like glass. Her knack for melody is uncanny and she’s penned some of the biggest pop-hits, but now, it’s her time to shine. We talked to Georgia about how she got started in music and what keeps her going. How did you get started in music? Georgia: I …
Short and Sweet New Music: Jack Harlow’s ‘Sweet Action’
After the success of his breakout single, “WHATS POPPIN,” Jack Harlow dropped his latest project, Sweet Action consisting of seven songs all averaging around two minutes long. While this project is short, all songs continue to show Harlow’s no-nonsense rap style. Each track is an easy listen, encompassing a back to basics approach to modern hip hop. Sweet Action is …