Cherry Pools Needs To Be On Your Playlist

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To be honest, nowadays there are far things that surprise me as far as band names and spellings go. So when I came across the debut track from the Toronto-based indie-pop band named Cherry Pools, they had my attention. I’m a sucker for consistent branding, sound, and overall vibe, and Cherry Pools checked everything off on my list. I got to speak with lead singer Martin Broda, as the band are currently in Canada playing some shows fresh off their spring tour with PVRIS.

You Won’t Be Able To Quit Sophia Scott

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Sophia Scott has the perfect mix of Southern sass and twang and this shows in her newest single, “Quit.” She’s been linked to various genres, but I think after you take a listen to her music, you’ll realize she doesn’t fit a specific mold. I was able to talk to her about the premiere of “Quit” and what else she has planned for the year.

LOYALS Are A Trio To Be Reckoned With

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For a lot of us in music discovery we are fascinated with the idea of finding a “new band”. I am 103% one of these people. Usually, the discovery leads to further investigation, which leads to a much better understanding of where a band came from and how they get to the point of discovery. No truer example of this is the Nashville threesome, LOYALS.

Made Violent Needs To Be On Your Playlist

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While I was on my honeymoon this past October, one of my good friends Brooks made my weekly playlist. Included in that week’s playlist was a standout track from Buffalo rock band Made Violent. With their recent release of “Unamused” and “Sunrise”, I talked with the band’s drummer, Justin Acee.

Luna Shadows Says There’s Strength In Vulnerability

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I don’t think there’s a lot of people in the music world as smart as Luna Shadows. Her latest EP Youth has been circulating on every blog and playlist. She’s in complete control of her music and her career and she’s fiercely business-minded. That’s not to take away from her music, her songs are haunting and intricate, she has a distinctive sound.

Everything Is Coming Up ROZES

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If you think ROZES is just the girl synonymous with The Chainsmokers’ song Roses you’re missing out. At 24, ROZES has written music for nearly everyone, she has credits for Cheat Codes, Louis Tomlinson, Sophie Beem, and countless others. Her song Famous has over 893k streams and she’s worked with almost everyone in the music industry. Her voice is hauntings and her lyrics are emotional and heartfelt.