J. Maya is as impressive as they come, a Harvard graduate who combines her love for music with her love for books in an effortless way. She made waves across TikTok with her song “Achilles Heel,” the mythology-laced song that gave new meaning to the term “smart pop.” Her new EP “Poetic License” is the exact work you’d want from …
The End Of The Age Of Rock Stars
When you think of the rockstar trope, what comes to mind? Mick Jagger, Robert Plant, David Bowie, the classic male archetypes in immaculate outfits, swaggering onstage in front of an awe-struck crowd. The darker side of the rockstar lore, the underaged girls, is the side of history people try to forget. They cover it up by saying it was a …
Malibu Babie Is Taking Over The World
Malibu Babie has quickly become one of the most influential producers in hip-hop right now. She produced two of the biggest hits this year, “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj and “Her” by Megan Thee Stallion, but she’s not stopping there. Her mixtape Malibu Babie SZN: Vol 1 is the perfect showcase of her bubblegum personality and slick beats that …
Artist On The Rise: Lily Forte
Lily Forte is a master of writing songs that feel so relatable. Her new song “Bottle Blondes” is a different take on the idea of changing yourself, it’s a statement on remaining true to who you are, and it’s laced with the shimmering melodies and vulnerable lyrics Lily is known for. We talked to her about the new song and …
KiNG MALA Is A Name You Need To Know
KiNG MALA has been one of our favorite artists on the rise right now, she’s been absolutely dominating. She just opened for UPSAHL and we just know her upcoming EP is going to be on constant rotation. We talked to her about her writing methods, being vulnerable, and what we can expect from her in the future. I love “i …
You Need To Know About Mae Mae
Mae Mae’s dreamy voice and effervescent melodies have been on constant rotation lately. Her new song “Green” feels so fresh, it just radiates her incandescent energy. We talked to her about her current song rotation and the story behind her new song. How did you get started in music? Mae Mae: As a kid, I always played around with writing, …
Bronze Avery Needs To Be On Your Radar
Bronze Avery is one of those artists that just instantly captivates you, his vision for his music feels like a painting with each part perfectly complimenting the rest. The amount of detail that goes into each track is just incredible, it’s like he’s allergic to the idea of generic. We talked to him about his upcoming debut album and what …
Artist On The Rise: PLASMIC
PLASMIC’s bright pink hair and eye-catching aesthetics immediately caught my attention. Her new song “Ghosted You” feels so fresh and original, the shimmering melodies and immaculate production just send this over the edge. We talked to PLASMIC about the meaning behind the song and where she gets the inspiration for her original aesthetic. How did you get started in music? …
On The Rise: Leanna Firestone
Leanna Firestone’s angelic voice and relatable lyrics really resonate with her TikTok followers and for good reason, it’s the exact kind of vulnerable songwriting that strikes a chord and feels so fresh. We talked to Leanna about her new song, what’s been inspiring her lately, and the challenges she’s faced in her career. Leanna! How did you get started in …
Isaac Dunbar Is A Whole Vibe
Isaac Dunbar truly is SUCH.A.VIBE. His dreamy vocals match his dreamy personality. We got to catch up backstage at Austin City Limits and it was so awesome to hear about the inspiration behind his alter ego, his music and what’s coming up next for him. I LOVE your outfit so, so much. Isaac Dunbar: Thank you! I love your eyeshadow. …