HYRA Is A Name You Need To Know

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When I first listened to HYRA’s “Broken Heart,” I was immediately hooked by her captivating voice and insanely danceable melodies. The classic 80’s sound with her modern sensibilities is totally on-trend, but not in a way that sounds forced. We talked to her about new projects, her viral Tik Tok cover, and the challenges she’s faced. How did you get …

Why Morgan St. Jean’s “Not All Men” Is So Important

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As soon as I heard Morgan St. Jean’s clip of “Not All Men” on Tik Tok I knew it would go viral. Her incredible voice just drives home the message of the song making it so powerful. It’s at over a million views now, and it’s easy to see why. We’ve all seen the #notallmen hashtag trending and felt that …

Gracie Gray’s Dreamy Music Needs To Be On Your Radar

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Gracie Gray’s dreamy new song “alienlover” feels like a whole other universe. Her ethereal voice and layered vocals just make this song. We talked to her about the new music, Instagram pressure, and why everyone needs a good support system. How did you get started in music? Gracie: My dad started teaching me guitar when I was five or six …

Lily Forte Just Wants To Be Effortless

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Lily Forte’s songwriting feels so relatable, she finds these specific metaphors that just hit so hard. It feels so personal like a page from her diary. She captures this feeling of youth and vulnerability and it just takes you all back to your first heartaches. We talked to her about her music, her love of Carole King, and those girls …

Willow Stephens: Til The Blue Comes Out

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Willow Stephens has such a gentle, soothing voice but it carries so much emotional weight. Her new song, “Til the Blue Comes Out” is the cathartic release we all need right now. We talked to her about her upcoming EP, the challenges in her career, and why she wanted to work with an all-female crew on her video. How did …

Hannah Roxanne’s Dreamy, Vulnerable Music Will Make You Feel Again

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Hannah Roxanne’s sweet, delicate voice perfectly accents her vulnerable, heartfelt lyrics. It just makes you feel young, those deep heartaches, the yearning, she perfectly encapsulates that feeling. We talked to her about her new music, focusing on the “why’s,” and being present. How did you get started in music? Hannah: Growing up, my mom had me in dance for about …

Ava Kay Wants You To Be Wild Again

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If you haven’t already heard of Canadian singer-songwriter and composer Ava Kay, then this is your sign to go stream her latest single, “Wild Again” as soon as possible. Ava has already racked up some impressive accolades as a writer, including gold records and both international and domestic hits. She has been featured in publications such as Earmilk, PopDust, and …

Tessa Rae’s Ethereal, “Drunk Eyes” Is An Ode To Warning Signs

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Tessa Rae’s dreamy, poetic “drunk eyes” feels foggy and nostalgic. The simple instrumentation, accents her angelic voice, making it the focal point as it should be. Right away we’re in this blurry vision of faded memories, the feeling when you’re ignoring those initial warning signs but you need to wake up and walk away. We talked to Tessa Rae about …

NADUH: The ‘Femme Supergroup’ You Need on Your Playlist

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Vancouver girl group, NADUH’s latest release is a genre bending ode to female empowerment. The accompanying music video channels the group’s nostalgic aesthetic with 90’s inspired streetwear and a flip phone text message spelling out the song’s title, “RU DUMM?” The five members write, engineer, and produce all of their music with an effortless charisma. “R U DUMM?” is a …

Bailey Bryan Is A Name You Need To Know

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Bailey Bryan’s song “play w/ me” went viral on Tik Tok and you can instantly hear why. It’s insanely catchy and edgy, and her voice is so unique. Her music bleeds authenticity but all with these perfect little earworms. We talked to her about the song, being vulnerable, and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in …