The Philadelphia Story (Taylor’s Version)

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I attended the Friday and Saturday night shows of The Eras Tour in Philadelphia this weekend. In a sea of 70,000 people adorning glitter, sequins, and Barbie pink, I watched as Taylor Swift performed the show of a lifetime in her hometown, in a sold-out football stadium only 90 minutes away from where she grew up in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Long …

Up All Night With Rikas

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Rikas, a four-piece German band, hails with influences from like David Bowie, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, and Phoenix all while looking like they stepped out of a Wes Anderson movie. We met the band in an Austin coffee shop in between shows when they were here for SXSW. From the initial greeting, something about this band was different. Their …

The Eras Tour Review From A 17 Year Long Fan

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Being a fan of Taylor Swift for the last 17 years of my life has been quite the experience. She’s taken me through emotions spanning from excitement to stress. (Sorry, Taylor, those midnight drops were killing my sleep schedule for a bit!) While I haven’t met her or spoken with her in any capacity, I still consider her to be …

Artist To Watch: NERIAH

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NERIAH is the perfect amount of moody and pop synth. She was introduced to me by a few friends, and I’m absolutely obsessed with her sound. We sat down with her to chat about her music, inspiration, and what you can expect from her this year!  P.S. Stream her latest, Even when it hurts out NOW! Because it’s all we’ve …

Artist You Need To Know: Overcoats

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JJ Mitchell and Hana Elion are Overcoats. The duo’s authenticity to sound on and off stage is a true testament to how they’ve been in your headphones all this time. Their ability to mix pop with country and electronic. We discussed their trip to Austin so far, their relationship with the music industry, and of course, their songwriting process.  What …

A Lesson In Internalized Misogyny: I’m Sorry Taylor Swift

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My relationship with Taylor Swift is complicated. When her first album came out, I was 15 and pretty much a loser. I was in high school, and Taylor, to me, despite what she said in her songs, embodied everything I could never be. She was pretty and popular and rich. Her music seemed immature to me, princesses and romance. It …

Alicia Clara: Keep Your Eye On The Prize

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Alicia Clara’s songwriting is so authentically her, her gentle voice, the hyper-specific lyrics, all wrapped up in her dreamy melodies. It feels like she’s transporting you to another universe. We talked to her about taking time with projects and taking big risks. How did you get started in music? Alicia Clara: I’ve always known I wanted to make music, but …

Entering frogi’s Dreamy World

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frogi’s dreamy voice and ethereal melodies are enough to hypnotize anyone in a trance. Her new album written in complete solitude, and it gave it such a gorgeous vibe. We talked to her about the endless battle to be taken seriously, her creative journey, and her new album. Let’s start at the beginning. How did you get started in music? …