Cassie Dasilva Doesn’t Trust Anyone Anymore

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Cassie Dasilva has been stuck in Canada working on her music, Canada she’s still been in lockdown, and it’s been a struggle. Still, she’s found solace in creating gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing pastel-coated videos and the angsty breakup songs we all need. We talked to her about her new song, her stunning videos, and how it feels to put such personal …

Talia Jackson: Hurt, Healing, And Knowing You Deserve Better

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Talia Jackson is sure to become a household name. In fact, you might’ve already caught her as Jade on the NAACP Award-winning Netflix show, Family Reunion. Aside from her impressive acting career. Her latest single, “YOU”, exhibits R&B and pop sounds amidst heartbreaking lyrics and impressive vocals. “YOU” showcases her prowess as a songwriter, and proves that she’s an upcoming …

Lainey Wilson Knows What A Man Oughta Know

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Lainey Wilson’s got the perfect, and I mean perfect bell-bottom jeans disco country voice. This is very niche and maybe it only applies to those from small towns, but I think if you listen to her album you’ll picture exactly that. She’s taken off in the last several months and we were so excited to talk to her and see …

Nancy Lu: Growing Up In The South And Representation In The Media

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Nancy Lu, founder and storyteller of Fancy PR is a trailblazer for women not only in music, but Asian Americans. As a fellow Chinese American growing up for the South, I knew she had her own set of experiences and from knowing her for years, we’ve gotten to watch her cultivate a diverse roster of talent – SOFI TUKKER, Overcoats, …

Polartropica On Representation And Activism In Music

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Polartropica has always been one of our favorite artists, she puts on these detailed, aesthetic shows and always has a message behind the shimmering music. Polartropica has been so active in BLM and the Stop Asian Hate movement. They started a microgrant program with their partner, artist  Lauren YS, aimed at supporting and showcasing queer, BIPOC artists. We talked to …

You Need To Know About Gatlin

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While she’s much younger than me, Gatlin’s songs are relatable in any phase of life. With her sophomore EP on the way, I chatted with her to learn more about her two singles she’s just graced us with. I envision “What If I Love You” soundtracking any rom com where the characters go their separate ways, and if any music …

Elizabeth Gerardi’s “Cherry Cola” Is A Fresh Take On Empowerment

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Elizabeth Gerardi’s new song “Cherry Cola” is giving us solid Lana Del Rey BTD era vibes. It’s sunshine and effervescent and the classic imagery ties it all together. We talked to Elizabeth about the Audrey Hepburn quote that inspired the song, modesty in feminism, and the challenges she’s faced in her career. How did you get started in music?  Elizabeth: …

Get Familiar With newfamiliar

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newfamiliar is making a name for themselves, their light vocals and effervescent melodies are accented with vulnerable, honest lyrics. They’re definitely a band that needs to be on your radar. We talked to them about how they got their start, their songwriting process, and what’s next. How did you guys form as a band? newfamiliar: We met through the music …

Julia Bhatt Is On The Rise

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Julia Bhatt recently came out with a new single! This song is so gorgeous and her voice is just heavily. We talk with her about the single, The Strokes, and what’s next! What has been the best performance of your career so far? Julia: I’d like to think it hasn’t happened yet. Almost all of my sets have inconsistencies and …

The Wandering Hearts: There Is A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

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The Wandering Hearts are poised to release their upcoming album and their indie-folk sound is exactly what you need to hear to get in that summer state of mind. We talked to them about their immaculate harmonies and the songs they’re excited for fans to hear. Tell me about the album. What makes this a bit different than your first? …