Why Parson James Deserves To Be On Your Playlist

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Imagine having your song achieve platinum status, and the first person to tell you is your own mother. That’s what Parson James experienced when his hit “Stole the Show” with KYGO reached this milestone. James laughs at this story and tells me, “Yeah, it’s crazy. My mom saw it on a dance music blog and called me up before I even got a chance to see it. It was an awesome surprise.”

Beyond The Sun Bring Back The Shuffle

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Think back to your first ipod/iphone. Think about all of your music you had and the times you would just hit shuffle to see what comes up. For a lot of us, this was how we developed our musical taste. We didn’t stick to one genre for an entire setting, hardly ever. Some of my fondest memories of high school were driving around blaring All Time Low, T-Pain, and Dashboard.

Parade Of Lights Are Having A Moment

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Parade of Lights are having a moment, the indie pop band just released a new single “Touch” and it’s the first track they’ve released since their debut album Feeling Electric. You’ve definitely heard of them before, their song GOlden was in almost every commercial and TV show you’ve seen. It was in the Oscars and the Olympics. They toured with Imagine Dragons and The Neighbourhood. We talked to Michelle Ashley and Ryan Daly about their new music and how they got started.

Toothless Is The New Project You Need To Be Listening To

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Toothless, founded by Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash, recently released their new album The Pace of the Passing. While Nash is no stranger to the music scene, it is unique for bass player to begin a “side project.” The group has quickly taken off and are gearing up for their upcoming tour. We got to talk to Ed and catch up on what he’s been up to since BBC.

Coast Modern Embark On Their First Headlining Tour

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Following the release of their self-titled debut album, we talk with the LA duo known as Coast Modern. Consisting of Luke Atlas and Coleman Trapp, the pair have had quite the up rise since their first live show at SXSW last year. One aspect I personally liked about the guys is their unique approach to social media. It is very clear that Luke and Coleman see the idea of well, being modern. I got the chance to discuss their background, the new album, and space aliens.