King Calaway Is The Country Boyband You Never Knew You Needed

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There have not been many boy bands that have placed an impact on my life as the boys from One Direction. Both Harry and Niall had country stars as their tour mates within the last year (Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris respectively) and I remember joking to my friends that the only way I’d listen to country music again after …

Iris Isn’t Crazy

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Love makes you crazy, but Iris’s gorgeous spin on the adage makes for a hauntingly beautiful song. Her ethereal voice combined with sparse instrumentation is the perfect recipe. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about what’s been inspiring her lately.  How did you get started in music? Iris: Music is something that I involved myself in at a very early …

Violet Days Hates The After Party

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I feel like I’ve been a Violet Days fan since day one. I remember listening to their song “Your Girl” and knowing that they had something and I’ve loved every sparkling indie-pop song they’ve released after. They have this beautiful way of making catchy melodies with heartbreaking lyrics. It’s my favorite thing. I caught up with Lina about their latest …

90’s Kids Throwing It Back With “Slow Motion”

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90’s Kids just dropped a new song titled “Slow Motion” and it’s giving us all the nostalgia feels. We chatted with the band about the inspo behind the song and the biggest challenge they’ve faced so far. How did y’all get started as a band?  90’s Kids: Matt, Robby and myself (Corey) all went to college together at Ohio University. I’d …

Kensington Moore Doesn’t Like You Anymore

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Kensington Moore has the sweetest voice and her songs are so genuine, you can just feel it when she’s performing. I caught her at SXSW and was immediately hooked. I talked to her about her fav songwriters and her gorgeous new song. How did you get started in music? Kensington: I’m originally from a tiny townie Kentucky and my family moved …

Mokita’s Kiss And Tell

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Mokita’s continuing the ride of his momentum of last year with his single, “Kiss & Tell.” Equally as addicting as his previous songs, this relatable song hits in all the right places. If you thought the single was great, the video is even better. I am in awe of Mokita’s talent and can’t wait to see what else he’s got …

SXSW: Easy Life’s Infectious Energy Always Gets The Crowd Moving

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Easy Life has so much energy when they perform; it’s insanely contagious and despite how tired everyone at SX is, we couldn’t help dancing along to the music. I chatted with the guys in an alley behind the Palm Door, and they alerted me to a giant roach that was crawling on the wall behind me and directed me away …

Kara Connolly Knows Her Worth

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I’m sitting at Verve in West Hollywood and a young woman with the most vibrant red hair I have ever seen walks in and grabs my attention. That’s the kind of impact Kara has on people. Much like her music, she leaves a lasting impression. She tells me she was always writing music. “Ever since I was little, I would …

Brit Daniels Will Have You Feeling Deja Vu

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Brit Daniels is not shy about her emotions, but the Nashville pop star just opened a new side with her single, “Deja Vu.” It’s relatable and moody and hypnotic, in a sense. We chatted with Brit to discuss the single, her plans for the year and her journey as an artist. Brit, tell me about “Deja Vu” and the inspiration …

Angelo David Is Wise Beyond His Years

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Writing music for most of his life, 16-year-old Angelo David has received acclaim from the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival and Long Beach Indie International Film Festival and with his soon to be released single, “The Inside,” David is paving his way into the music industry. David was always playing with toy keyboards as a kid and he started writing …