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LP’s Lost On You Is The Best Album This Year

emilytreadgold June 26, 2017 #17, Features

I was beyond nervous to talk to LP, I’ve been almost obsessively listening to her album Lost On You since it came out. I say this without hesitation, it is my favorite album this year and it would take a lot to knock it down. I was so excited to see her at Hangout Fest that I made my friend wait with me for two hours in the burning heat at 2 p.m. because I just HAD to be front and center. It was an amazing performance, LP delivering those crazy vocals flawlessly,twirling her microphone in the air and casting a spell over the entire audience. I was mesmerized.

Rachel Crow Is A Straight Up Dime

emilytreadgold June 21, 2017 #7, Features

Rachel Crow is a woman of many talents. Her incredible song “Dime” has been stuck in our head nonstop and she’s in the critically acclaimed movie “Deidra and Laney Rob A Train.”

Nikki Yanofsky Wants You To Like Jazz

emilytreadgold June 20, 2017 Features

Nikki Yanofsky is crazy talented. Listen to her gorgeous vocals and tell me that’s not one of the most beautiful voices you’ve ever heard. Nikki has been singing since she was really young, since she could talk even, and she just begged her parents to let her perform. She takes her inspiration from great icons like Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

Foreign Air’s Super Sexy Songs Are Just The Beginning

emilytreadgold June 19, 2017 Features

Foreign Air immediately caught my attention after I heard their captivating single “Caffeine” the song is so damn sexy and the music arrangement is so interesting.

Courtship Wants You To Stop Worrying

emilytreadgold June 15, 2017 #5, Features

Between the spam accounts and people I actually know, I’ll get the occasional artist who follows me on instagram. When I saw Courtship’s name pop up on my feed, and after looking at a few photos, I knew right away I had to preview their music.

Bay Ledges Shimmery Summer Sound Is Exactly What You Need

emilytreadgold June 14, 2017 #1, Features

Imagine a beautiful sunny day with palm trees and shimmering pools but almost overlapped with neon. That’s how Bay Ledges sound to me. It’s summery folk with hints of glitchy guitars and electronic undertones. Bay Ledges all started when Zach Hurd first moved to Los Angeles, he was living with his sister Georgia.

Darla Beaux’s Sultry Voice Is Pure Magic

emilytreadgold June 14, 2017 #5, Features

Darla Beaux’s voice is really something. It’s soulful and it’s full and it’s real. With each verse, you can tell this girl is the real deal. Her authenticity is what drew me to her in the first place.

Bahari’s Dreamy Beach Vibes Are Perfect For Summer

emilytreadgold June 12, 2017 #3, Features

I’ve followed Bahari for quite some time so when I heard they were performing at Beale Street Music Festival, I knew I had to get this interview.

Barns Courtney Is On Fire

emilytreadgold June 12, 2017 #1, Features

Barns has such a distinctive voice and his songs will get trapped in your mind. We were so excited to catch up with the up-and-coming rock babe at Hangout Fest this year, especially since he had quite the interesting show. He ended up stripping down to his boxers during his set.

ALA.NI’s You & I Takes You Back To Another Time

emilytreadgold June 12, 2017 #5, Features

ALA.NI’s You & I is one of the most original records of the year, but not because it’s anything new, but rather it draws on sounds from the past. It’s like being transported, it even feels like it has a little dust on it, a little crackle like dusting off an old vinyl. It has an old soul with a modern edge.