Exploring The Soulful Sounds And Inspirations of Rachel Chinouriri

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Rachel is known for her soulful vocals and lyrics that cut to the core. After her viral hit on TikTok, she’s continued to build on that success and release gorgeous music, establishing herself as one of the hottest up-and-comers right now. We talked to Rachel about the meaning behind her song and what it’s like to be an indie-pop artist.   …

Chrissy Metz: We All Want To Touch People’s Lives

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From the moment she first graced our television screens in 2016 on NBC’s record-shattering This Is Us, I knew Chrissy Metz was something special. During her six years on the hit show, Chrissy also found her way to Nashville where she immediately made a name for herself in country music with her vulnerability and powerhouse vocals. I chatted with her …

Babygirl Is The Sad Chill Band You Need To Know

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Babygirl’s chill, indie vibe is exactly what you need. Their new EP “Losers Weepers” is filled with the kind of angst and longing that everyone can relate to. We talked to them about the new project, having a depressing year, and their best advice. How did Babygirl form? Babygirl: We met in college! We started writing songs together, initially thinking …

jocelvn’s “Carry On” Is The Debut You Need To Hear

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jocelvn’s “Carry On” EP is one of our favorite finds this year. Her voice is so sweet and her vulnerable lyrics feel like you’re reading them straight out of her diary. She combines genres in a way that isn’t overbearing or pretentious. It’s just so pure and effortless, exactly what you want from a debut project. You know exactly who …

Alfie Templeman On Finding Inspiration Through Monotony

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Alfie Templeman has the most infectious energy, I talked to him bright and early, and his voice just woke me right up. His music reflects that vibe, it’s catchy but has these layers of meaning that can strike a chord with any of his listeners, he catches you off-guard. While there’s plenty of hype surrounding Alfie, his personality cements his …

Track-By-Track: EDEN’s no future

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I don’t know what you did on Valentine’s Day, but I spent my entire day listening to  EDEN’s debut album. After a few days of letting each track set in, I was able to piece together what I felt about the album as a whole. Every song was so different and specific, I couldn’t just provide you with a generic …

Matt Taylor On Budapest, Pop Music, And The Current Musical Landscape

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Matt Taylor had us instantly hooked with his song “Budapest.” The song is gorgeous and his lyrics are so poetic, we can’t get enough of it. We talked to Matt about the song and his biggest challenge in his career so far. How did you get started in music? Matt: I actually started writing very slow, singer/songwriter music, just myself …

Alt Bloom Is Quintessential California

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Alt Bloom, the brainchild of Ethan Thompson, makes dreamy soundscapes that are perfectly accented by his knack for poetic storytelling. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about new music and what’s been inspiring him lately. How did you get started in music? Alt Bloom: I’ve been doing music since I can remember. My parents had me and my two older …