laye Is A Whole Vibe

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laye has the most distinctive sound, a true original, and her latest project “lonesome” embodies the multi-faceted idea of loneliness. We talked to her about the biggest challenges she’s been facing and how she stays motivated. How did you first get started in music? laye: I ultimately wanted to be able to sing my own songs. I always liked singing …

Anna Clendening Is Just Being Honest

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Anna Clendening has the sweetest voice and her songs have this vulnerability that we can’t get enough of, her song “If I’m Being Honest” highlights her ease with exuberant melodies and relatability. It all comes down to this line for me, “if I’m being honest I miss you but I hate you at the same time.” We talked to the …

MIREI Is Unmistakable

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MIREI is a Japanese singer/songwriter with a transcendent voice. Her dance-pop sound is laced with magnetic melodies and ethereal vocals that will have you hypnotized. Her songs manage to be empowering but also have that thread of vulnerability. We talked her about “Tale Me Away” and her biggest challenges in the music industry. Tell me about “Take Me Away” – …

Get To Know Mapei

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Mapei has lived an interesting life, born in Providence, RI she ended up splitting time between America and Sweden. You can sense that unique influence in her lush melodies and rich voice. We talked to the Chance The Rapper approved singer about her inspiring songs and how she stays so positive. How did you get started in music? Mapei: It …

The Unstoppable Force Of Sigrid

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Since we last talked with Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid in 2017, she’s been taking the pop world by storm. Her first full-length record, “Sucker Punch” was released this past March, and she spent the summer playing huge festival stages around the world before embarking on her first North American headlining tour. We caught up with her before her sold out show …

New Music Alert: Olivia Grace’s “Army” EP

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Olivia Grace’s songs have the kind of sweet vulnerability that we love, but that doesn’t mean she’s not also tough as nails. Her EP Army embodies the perfect amalgamation of gentle vocals and soaring melodies that come together in a truly beautiful way. We talked to Olivia about the new project and the biggest challenge she’s faced in the music …

Anna Moon Is Doing Her Own Thing

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Anna Moon is one-of-a-kind, the up-and-coming artist just wants to do her own thing. Her song “Tightrope” is about toxic relationships but also about growing and getting healthier again, rebuilding. We talked to her about the song and what else has been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music? My grandmother actually introduced me to music and …

FLETCHER’s Sold-Out Show At The Music Hall Of Williamsburg Brings An Inspiring Sense Of Authenticity

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Words by: Alex West Every show has its own particular energy curated by the artist, the city, and some sort of factor that I have yet to define. For FLETCHER the energy in the Music Hall of Williamsburg immediately transcended through the mix of different people that came out for the show. It was electric and energetic, but more importantly: …

Wrabel Navigates the Delicate Happy/Sad Balance on New EP

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In the years since Wrabel’s 2016 single “11 Blocks” exploded onto the charts he’s traveled the world on numerous tours, written with some of today’s top artists and successfully transitioned from a major label to being independent, all while staying true to himself. We caught up with him recently to chat all about his new EP, “One of Those Happy …

Obsidian Ritual: An Interview With Dol Ikara

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Dol Ikara released her debut EP last month and we’ve been listening to it on loop ever since. The songstress is crazy talented and interviewing her was incredible. I love her raw talent. She’s definitely someone you should watch.  Obsidian Ritual seems to have some very specific themes and inspiration behind it. Tell me a little about the process in …