To be honest, nowadays there are far things that surprise me as far as band names and spellings go. So when I came across the debut track from the Toronto-based indie-pop band named Cherry Pools, they had my attention. I’m a sucker for consistent branding, sound, and overall vibe, and Cherry Pools checked everything off on my list. I got to speak with lead singer Martin Broda, as the band are currently in Canada playing some shows fresh off their spring tour with PVRIS.
New Music Alert: Alex Stern’s Think About You
Singer/songwriter Alex Stern started as a new twitter follower but she’s now turned into a friend and favorite artist. We’ve talked about music, life and recently, crushes. Her latest single, “Think About You” is about that feeling when you can’t get a certain someone out of your head. Alex is so open with everything to me and I couldn’t wait to hear the inspiration behind the single.
New Music Alert: Laureline’s I Love You
Laureline has this shimmering sound that’s perfect for your pool days. Their new song is simply and boldly titled “I Love You” and the effortless vocals and catchy chorus have been stuck in my head since I first heard it. We chat with Chris and Ciera about the new song and their sparkling sound.
New Music Alert: Karolina Rose’s Goodnight, Mr. Moon
I fell in love with Karolina Rose’s voice instantly. Her new song “Goodnight, Mr. Moon” is so gorgeous and poetic it’s hard to believe she worked on Wall Street. We talked to her about making the transition to music and what’s been inspiring her lately.
Slow Magic Remains A Mystery
Slow Magic is a bit of a mystery, he wears a multicolored animal mask during his show and keeps pretty quiet about his life but he delivers a crazy performance and makes the most infectious music.
You Need To Being Paying Attention To Dear Rouge
Dear Rouge is comprised of Drew and Danielle McTaggart who are partners in music and life. After quitting their day jobs and focusing on music full time their sound started taking off.
Ripe’s Energy Is Contagious
Bands like Ripe are few and far between. The band is famous for their infectious energy and insane live performance. I chatted with Robbie about their live show and how they developed their signature sound.
Lostboycrow Is In A World of His Own
When it comes to drive and vision, it would be hard pressed to find anyone with the sense of direction Lostboycrow has. A little bit of pop, R&B, and electronic music fusion, Lostboycrow has set up a story with his releases.
BARKLEY Isn’t Just A Girl You Call At 3AM
We’ve all been there. We’re seeing someone and everything is vibing pretty well, but somehow they only want to talk when it’s 3AM. BARKLEY’s latest single, un-ironically titled “3AM” covers the exact feeling.
Emily Perry Uses Dance To Inspire Her Music
Emily Perry is the Australian sweetheart with the voice of an angel. Her music is a perfect blend of pop and dance. Her songwriting is so organic and it comes from her background as a dancer.