Obsidian Ritual: An Interview With Dol Ikara

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Dol Ikara released her debut EP last month and we’ve been listening to it on loop ever since. The songstress is crazy talented and interviewing her was incredible. I love her raw talent. She’s definitely someone you should watch.  Obsidian Ritual seems to have some very specific themes and inspiration behind it. Tell me a little about the process in …

Catching Up With Ships Have Sailed

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We caught up with our friends Ships Have Sailed. We’ve been fans for quite some time so we’re stoked to talk to the duo about their new tracks.  Tell me the inspiration behind the track “Stay.” In a nutshell, I wanted to capture that feeling of discovering that person who you want by your side for the rest of your …

Lucy & La Mer: We All Shine

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Once I was at a show where Lucy & La Mer made random people slow dance in an awkward way to resemble a middle-school dance, we all changed partners making new friends and it was one of the weirdest and funnest shows I’ve been to. I instantly was hooked by her contagious energy and honest music and knew I HAD …

Soaky Siren Is Unstoppable

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Soaky Siren is a force to be reckoned with, after cutting her teeth writing for other artists and making her way in the music industry, she’s developed a uniquely fierce style. Her new song “Dope Boys” is the perfect embodiment of that. How did you get started in music? Soaky Siren: Before moving to LA, I was in Miami and …

UPSAHL On New Vignettes And Upcoming Tour

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We’ve been obsessed with UPSAHL’s unique songs and whole vibe. Her new vignettes are just gorgeous and we’re so excited to premiere one of our faves for her song “Drugs.” We also talked to her about her new music and upcoming tours. First of all, tell me about your new song, “Wish You’d Make Me Cry.”  UPSAHL: I wrote Wish …

New Music Alert: Eda Green’s “I Hate Me Too”

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Eda Green’s new song “I Hate Me Too” immediately hit me. The song is a haunting look at your own demons and insecurities. At the end of the day, you can never escape yourself, and confronting that is one of the biggest challenges we can face. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about the meaning behind the song and being …

Three Shows And Two Days With In Real Life

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The criticism that often comes with boybands is the idea that some industry professional snags five boys and contracts them to put out a few albums. The thing about In Real Life is that’s not totally​ wrong. ABC launched a reality competition show called “Boyband” and the winners… well, they were put into a boyband. While they are continuing this …

Stealth Is Right On The Edge Of His Big Break

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Stealth has a sound unlike anyone else, he draws influence from blues classics but has a completely modern style. His voice just pulls at you and his personal lyrics with that hint of darkness always hit home. We talked to him about his new music and the challenges he’s faced. How did you get started in music? Stealth: I was …

Carlie Hanson: Confidence And Trust

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Carly Hanson first came on my radar with her singles, “Only One” and “Us.” Since opening for Troye Sivan, appearing on Taylor Swift’s latest playlist and releasing her EP, “Junk” it’s obvious she’s not going away anytime soon.  So much has changed between the Troye show to this point. “After a performance, fans will come up to me to tell …

Riah: Heartbreak Magic In LA

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Riah was a tiny figure all in purple at The Shrine Auditorium. She was opening for LANY and the packed house sang her lyrics back to her. That same day Riah dropped her debut EP ‘Heartbreak Magic’ a five-track wonderland filled with intricate dreamscapes and an undeniable honesty that cuts to the bone. She’s had a whirlwind of attention surrounding …