FRANKIE caught our attention as soon as we heard her shimmery pop sounds. Her upcoming EP STA7GES tackles the stages after a breakup and rebuilding and starting over again. We talked to her about our favorite two topics: breakups and music. How did you get started in music? FRANKIE: I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember! My parents …
Katey Brooks On Cults and Coming-Out
Katey Brooks has a dreamy voice and it’s clear that she feels every word she sings, the best artists write from experience and it’s a rare artist that has experience like Katey. She grew up in a cult and found refuge in songwriting. She says, “It was definitely different, although to me and my sisters it wasn’t different at all.Coming …
Jenna Kyle’s “Paths” Video Is So Gorgeous
Jenna Kyle is one of our favorite up-and-comers. She just dropped her music video for “Paths” and it’s so gorgeous. The video was directed by Rachel Kessler and has movement direction from Elena Vazintaris.
New Music Alert: OcnSide
OcnSide is a soulful duo who’s making waves in the last month. Their single, “Bless Your Soul” is uplifting and the most wonderful track to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee. I spoke with the group about their music, inspiration and what’s next.
Shayla Souliere Is On The Rise
Shayla Souliere’s “Let Me Go” instantly hooks you. The song is so catchy and full of energy. We talked to Shayla about what’s been inspiring her lately.
New Music Alert: Crimson Calamity’s “First Snow”
Crimson Calamity is made up of Lauren Harding and Mallory Trunnell and together they have the dreamiest harmonies. They just dropped their new Chrismas song “First Snow” and the song perfectly shows off their songwriting skills.
Disco Shrine Sheds A Light On Being The Child Of Immigrants
Jessica Delijani, aka Disco Shrine, blends together sparkling melodies and somber lyrics so effortlessly. She’s a renowned DJ, and a powerful voice for immigrants, especially during this difficult time in America. We talked about the moving story behind her song “Up In The Air” and the follow-up track “Everyday” which is out now.
Heather Morgan’s Borrowed Heart
Heather Morgan had a pretty traditional start, she grew up playing open mic nights and had a band in college, but her impressive songwriting catalog really gives her an edge. She’s worked for all the big shots in country music but now she’s breaking out on her own. She has a ton of passion and ambition and she made it clear that country needs to make more room for female artists. She spoke to us about her new album and why she’ll always call Texas home.
H Kenneth: There Is Beauty In Imperfection
H Kenneth is a new artist I’ve been introduced to that I just completely admire. He created this album off of inspiration from his own life. The botched chords, wrong notes, timing errors are real sounds from everyday life like the trains, sirens, and jangling dog collars. He’s very open with his audience and is transparent about his bipolar disorder because he wants to show that there is beauty in imperfection and neuro divergence. “This Is A Journal” is an ode to all of that.
New Music Alert: Mahkenna’s “One More Time”
We’re seriously impressed with Mahkenna, the girl is 17 and she’s got her hand in every area of entertainment. The actress, vocalist, and DJ talked to us about her new song “One More Time” and her career.