Justin Jesso: If You’re Meant To Come Back

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Justin Jesso’s one of our favorite up-and-coming artists and he has the voice of an angel. We talked to him about his new music and what he’s been up to lately. Tell me about the single, “If you’re mean to come back?” Justin: I wrote it a while ago with three friends of mine in London. I was going through …

Lucy Clearwater Wants To Feel Again

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The last show I saw before Los Angeles shut down was at the infamous School Night at the Bardot. That’s where I was first introduced to Lucy Clearwater. Lucy’s effortless vocals and insane vulnerability had me getting goosebumps throughout her set. Her voice just echoed through the whole venue; the crowd was so silent you would hear a pin drop. …

You Need To Know About Eliza Lee

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Eliza Lee has this perfect pop sound that is so on-point right now. Her debut song “Boo” quickly garnered over 100k streams and it feels like the sky is the limit for her effortless voice and vulnerable lyrics. We talked to her about her new song “26 6’2” and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did you get started in …

Stephen Puth: A League Of His Own

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Charlie may have some pretty sexual bops, but his brother, Stephen is in a league all on his own. His latest single, “Watching You Walk Away” is incredible and sexy. It’s a catchy bop about a casual fling, but somehow you end up wanting more. It’s absolutely perfect for the summertime. It was so refreshing to get to speak to …

Hania Shows Summertime Self-Care on “Hollywood”

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Hania’s latest single “Hollywood” is realism and heartbreak disguised in a whimsical summertime ballad. While the lyrics describe one couple’s decision to focus on individual growth instead of a relationship, the melody creates a glamorous façade and the perfect backdrop for Hania’s sultry vocals. Los Angeles is a place of allure. Hollywood is a destination where one’s biggest aspirations can …

Gavin James Doesn’t Want To Be Put In A Box

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I have seen Gavin James perform a handful of times and I am obsessed with him. From his songwriting to his performances, he is just incredible. We chatted over Zoom about our newfound quarantine hobbies and of course, music. I’m very sad to say that the different Zoom backgrounds that were tested out did not make this article.  It is …

Willie Jones Is Re-Defining Country Music

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Country and R&B are two genres that may not seem like they go together, but with crossovers like Over and Over by Tim McGraw and Nelly and Old Town Road with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, it was almost natural for artists like Willie Jones to test the blend of genres. Willie’s trap country sound is insanely catchy. …

TELYKast on Tik Tok, EDM, And Current Inspirations

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Kyle Tonoli, Trevor Klaiman, Linus Altman-Kurosaki make up the EDM band, yes I said band, TELYKast. From our first meeting, I already knew this group wasn’t your typical EDM artist. The Los Angeles-based trio is not only unique in the sense they play their own instruments and perform their own songs, but everything about them is curated to their personalities …

ESSY: Track-By-Track

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Essy dropped her EP, “Second Thoughts” over the weekend and it’s incredible. She says, “this EP is a compilation of feelings or moments in time where I felt like I was becoming second in my own life. It’s about learning to take feelings of insecurity and confusion and turn them into a silver lining.” She gave me a track by …

New Music Alert: Abigail Ory’s “Waves”

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Abigail Ory describes her sound as “weird pop” and we can definitely see why, there’s layers to her songs and the meaning behind her music is so deep. She combines poetic lyrics with her effortless voice and we can’t get enough. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about her new song “Waves” and what’s been inspiring her lately. How did …