PHANGS Debut Album Is A Must Listen

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I’ve known Jake for years and seeing and hearing him transform has been so incredible. From the first time I heard “Cul de Sac” play, I’ve been anticipating a full-length project from him. This album is everything you expect from his moniker, PHANGS. It tells a story from front to back, and it’s exactly how you should listen to it. …

Raye Zaragoza Has a Lot to Say, and You Need to Listen

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Multicultural artist and activist Raye Zaragoza is forging a path for herself within an industry in desperate need of new voices. The singer/songwriter has a lot to say, and her songs are her chosen medium to sharing her message with the world. With her recent release of the single, “The It Girl”, we get a closer look at the folk …

JONES Is Making A Name For Herself

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I first heard JONES’ voice watching one of my freeform guilty pleasures, The Bold Type. Her sweet melodic sound is perfect for when you’re trying to get work done or sitting in your coziest chair with a cup of coffee. That was a few years ago so getting the chance to connect with her over Zoom now has been quite …

Junodream Just Put Out Our Fav Quarantine Anthem

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The alt-rock group, Junodream is as dynamic as their songs. Members Jake Gidley, Will Ryder, Tom Rea, Dougal Gray and Ed Vyvyan have been together for years since school and their chemistry and sonically cohesive sound is seen throughout their music. We discussed their latest single, “easy life” and how it is coming to be a quarantine anthem.  How did …

New Music Alert: Chelsea Collins & 24kGoldn “Water Run Dry” Video

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I’ve loved Chelsea Collins’ sound for a while now. I love her independent attitude and she truly doesn’t care – but in the best way. The LA pop artist is in a lane of her own. Her latest single, “Water Run Dry” is a collab with 24kGoldn and it’s the perfect summertime anthem. We talked about her process behind the …

somegirlnamedanna Is Serving Us The Energy We Need In Music

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Within the recent months, Anna has made a name for herself in the indie-pop world, and for good reason. She’s a ray of sunshine and in the best way. She’s sure of herself, upbeat and tells it like it is. It was incredible to talk to her about her debut EP, twenty one, twenty two, which is about the moments …

M.A.G.S. : Facing Demons And Moving Forward

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M.A.G.S. has such an incredible sound and his Lost Tapes EP is a beautiful EP. It shows his talent for crafting vulnerable lyrics and relatable stories. It just feels like exactly what we all need to be listening to right now. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about what’s been inspiring him lately and his best piece of advice for …

Quinn XCII Has A Lesson For His Younger Self

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My favorite thing about Quinn XCII is that his songs are always so personal and the passion he puts through his performances are very evident. As soon as I heard this album, I knew it would be something audiences of all ages would relate to. The album was executive-produced by Imad Royal, and Quinn enlisted esteemed guest producers and musicians …

Our Unconditional Love For Picture This

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I remember being introduced to Picture This by one of my first LA friends, Amy. She sent me a bunch of their songs and for lack of a better words, forced me to join her at the Troubadour for one of their American tour dates. Three love songs later, I was hooked and I knew this would be a band …

Jae Stephens Is A Name You Should Know

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A Spotify binge had me stuck on Jae Stephens one night, I ended up looping  “got it like that” for about a week before I could even listen to her other songs. I was just that obsessed, there’s something about her music that’s so effortlessly cool. Each of her songs puts you in a specific mood and she has such …