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BadMoodRude is a whole vibe, her new song with MOD SUN, “Novocaine,” is dark and haunting. It’s about toxic relationships and that addiction you have to someone that’s not good for you. We talked to her about the new song and how TikTok is changing how we discover music. How did you get started in music? BMR: I started making …
CHIANNE has lived all over the world, and she’s lived many lives: fashion designer, Reiki practitioner, and wedding planner, but she always knew she was supposed to be an artist. Her “conscious pop” is meant the be more than music, it’s a lifestyle, it’s about inspiring people to live their truth, face their fears, and follow their passions. I feel …
Rorie is a singer-songwriter but at her core she’s a story-teller. Her poetic lyrics and heartbreaking voice creates the perfect amalgamation of heartbreak and vulnerability but her music is hopeful. She transports listeners to other worlds while tugging at the heartstrings of what it means to be human. How did you get started in music? RORIE: I grew up singing …
A major girl power moment happened in Washington, DC prior to In Real Life taking the stage. Jenna Raine inspired and empowered the crowd of largely teenage girls. Her enthusiasm and clear passion for her work sets her apart and is such a breath of fresh air in the industry. At just 15-years-old, Jenna embodies the confidence of every mega …
I don’t think anyone else is doing what KITTEN is doing. The band as a whole has transformed into full form with their latest EP “Goodbye Honeymoon Phase.” It’s the early aughts twisted with punk and it’s hella fun and hella emo. If you don’t know KITTEN, I had another band tell me, “No one burns calories on stage like …
The band RØYLS recently came out with their new EP “I Think Too Much” in August and we’re loving it. This EP is a a total vibe, and we are feeling their distinctive alt-pop sound. In our interview, the band shares what keeps them motivated and their major influences. How did you come up with your band name? RØYLS: It’s …
If you’ve been with us at The New Nine for a while, you know that we are all big, big fans of A R I Z O N A (the band, not the state). We sat down with them back in May at Coachella, but honestly, a lot has happened with these guys since then. So, with the release of …
Jake Miller first made his appearance on my playlists with his single, “First Flight Home” five years ago and I was hooked ever since. From his bubbly personality, catchy pop hooks, and not to mention the most endearing eyes he’s enticing to watch. I met Jake outside the El Rey theater in West Hollywood where we hang out on his …
TAVIA has been on our radar for a while. Her EP ‘A Walk In The Madness’ is about a difficult time in her life, it’s about working through the pain and learning to live with loss. It’s vulnerable and ethereal with stunning vocals that we can’t get enough of. We talked to TAVIA about the EP and the challenges she’s …
I have the biggest soft spot for pure unadulterated pop music, and Jackie Castro has that on lock. Her song “Romanticize” is about that moment when maybe something isn’t real but it’s all in your imagination but you don’t want to come down. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about her sound and her transition into being a solo artist. …
