Cloe Wilder: Call Me If You Need Me

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At such a young age, Chloe is extremely sure of herself and her lyrics show it. Hailing from Clearwater, Florida and making her way to Los Angeles, California, she’s created an indie-pop sound all her own. We got to talk to her about the inspiration behind some tracks and up upcoming EP, Teenage Lullabies.  Cloe, tell me about the track, …

ZIKAI’s Realness Is So Needed Right Now

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ZIKAI sings about what every twenty something relates to and it’s probably because she’s only twenty-two years old herself. Getting to speak with her was so real and raw and all of this comes through in her songwriting. We can’t wait to hear what else she has in store for us!  Tell me about your single, “Twenty Something.” ZIKAI: Yeah, …

Another Side Of KIIARA

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Kiiara took the music soundwaves by storm when she released, “Gold” and she’s grown and created addictive tracks since then. She teased Lil Kiiwi earlier this summer with her single, “I Still Do” and I am so stoked this album is finally here. We got to talk to her about creating this project and even weeks later, this album is …

New Music Sunday: November 1st 2020

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Clearly, we’re obsessed with LEON.  She has this ability to pinpoint an exact feeling, and it hurts because of how precise it is. You know you’ve felt the same way before. Her new album Apart is a collection of songs that embody all the emotions associated with love and heartbreak, and it couldn’t be a more on-brand album for LEON. The cinematic …

LEON’s New Album Apart Is Perfect For Isolation And Reflection

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LEON will always be synonymous with the same night as one of my worst breakups. I spent the day crying, then pushed myself out the door. It wasn’t the smartest decision given my mental state, but I stood there openly crying during all of LEON’s heartbreaking songs. Did everyone look at me like I was insane? 1000%, but it was …

Ronnie Watts: Heartbreak, But Make It Pop Music

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Ronnie Watts describes her music as “heartbreak, but make it pop music” and tbh that’s my favorite kind of music. Her lyrics are vulnerable but all with these catchy melodies that almost make you feel better about the underlying sadness. We talked to her about the new music and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in …

Mabes: Dreamy Pop With A Twist Of Nostalgia

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Mabes has this dreamy voice and her music is like nostalgic pop. It transports you to another place and locks you in a moment, not to mention, her new music video for “Caught Up” is our dream aesthetic. We talked to her about the new video and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in music? Mabes: …

Tems Needs To Be On Your Radar

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Tems is a songwriter, producer, and vocalist who completely redefined the Nigerian music scene and her blend of alternative R&B and neo-soul is absolutely hypnotizing. We talked to her about what keeps her motivated and her debut EP. How did you get started in music? Tems: Music has always called to me ever since I was about five. I’ve always …

LACES, FLAVIA, BELLSAINT, and Amanda Brown Team Up For “they say”

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There is nothing more important to us than supporting womxn in music, it’s been our mission since day one, and we’re all too well-aware of the problems that face womxn in this industry. Independent artists LACES, FLAVIA, BELLSAINT, and Amanda Brown, have all teamed up for “they say,” an anthem of strength through resilience made for survivors. All of the …

Chaz Cardigan On Holograma, Politics, And Everything In Between

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Chaz Cardigan has been absolutely one of my favorite interviews of all time. I don’t even want to or have to go into such a long detailed description of what he is as a person and artist. His EP Holograma is out now and we discussed his inspiration, favorite tracks, and the topic weighing on everyone’s minds, the election.  What …