BAYLI: Demanding My Worth

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BAYLI’s music is a whole vibe, she’s nailed that effortlessly cool sound and she’s definitely an artist you need on your radar. We talked to her about her song “think of drugs” and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music?  BAYLI: I come from a family of avid music lovers, both singers, and dancers! So, …

Tessa Kaye: The Universe Was Waiting For Me To Be Authentic

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Tessa Kaye is an artist you need to have on your radar, her new song “Girl, I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend” immediately hooks you with her gentle voice and sweet lyrics with those catchy hooks that reel you in. We caught up with Tessa Kaye to talk about the changes she wants to see in music and what’s been inspiring …

Eraste Takes On The Lead Role

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I first came across Eraste on TikTok and was immediately hooked by her delicate voice and the vulnerability in her songwriting. We quickly bonded over growing up in small towns in Texas and it’s been incredible to see her grow as an artist. We caught up to talk about her new song “Lead Role” and the challenges of staying authentic …

Artist To Watch: Molla Roi

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I first found Molla Roi’s music on TikTok where I was immediately hooked by their chromatic, shimmering music and unique voice. With their new song “High Beams” they dive into a new level of production with gorgeous layered vocals and the kind of intensity that you can feel immediately. We talked about the challenges they’ve faced and their creative process. …

Sophia Scott: One Of These Days

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If there was ever a guilty pleasure of mine, it’s vengeful but also sad country music. So when I came across Sophia Scott’s tracklist, she provided me with just that. We caught up ahead of CMA Fest in Nashville and got to talk about her recently released EP, One Of These Days, her songwriting inspiration, and more.  Sophia, I know …

Artist To Watch: Justus Bennetts

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To say I was excited to chat with Justus Bennetts is an understatement. Like most of the artists I’ve recently discovered, Justus also flashed across my ‘for you page’ last year with his hit “Bad Day.”  With his recent release of “Girls” we discussed his acceleration to fame, musical inspiration and staying grounded.  Justus, I am so thrilled to be …

New Rules Makes New York City Debut

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If you’ve ever gotten butterflies from seeing a band live, then you’ll understand exactly what it was like to see New Rules perform. Mercury Lounge in New York City became fans’ home for a day as they lined up and camped out starting as early as 9 AM. New Rules had curated the type of fanbase over the pandemic that …

Liv Slingerland Is A Name You Need To Know

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I can’t remember the first time I saw Liv Slingerland perform but I know I’ve seen her name countless times. She’s toured with everyone from Olivia Rodrigo to Halsey but now she’s getting ready to release her debut album. Her song “Hey You” is the perfect teaser for her unique sound, guitar-driven, angsty but still bouncy and vibrant. We talked …

Chrissy Metz: We All Want To Touch People’s Lives

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From the moment she first graced our television screens in 2016 on NBC’s record-shattering This Is Us, I knew Chrissy Metz was something special. During her six years on the hit show, Chrissy also found her way to Nashville where she immediately made a name for herself in country music with her vulnerability and powerhouse vocals. I chatted with her …

Anna Sofia: Let Me Out I’m Free!

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18-year-old Toronto-based artist Anna Sofia is wise beyond her years and unafraid to call her own shots. Her new EP Let Me Out I’mI’m Free! guides listeners through the journey of young women who fights to take back her creative control and be her true self in the music she makes. The EP is accompanied by a visual that she co-directed with …