Don’t Shink Yourself: An Interview With MINOE

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MINOE’s sound blends modern with nostalgia in the most perfect way. You can feel the wide range of inspiration through her mellifluous voice and that sense of vulnerability that permeates through her songs. MINOE is an essential worker, taking care of animals, and has been working through the pandemic, but she finds calm within the crazy and inspiration in her …

Kyle Reynolds Is The Boogieman

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Kyle Reynolds has been a friend and an artist I admire for a while. His upbeat pop songs are exactly what you need to get you through a rough time. It was so wonderful to catch up with him as he released his latest, “Boogieman.” Boogieman has a ton of synth beats and it’s slightly different than your other pop …

Jamie Hannah Believes In Magic

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Jamie Hannah has the most ethereal sound, it’s just so dreamy and light. His song “Magic” is about manifesting positive thinking and it’s exactly what we need right now. It’s something he shared with his neighbors in a sweet quarantine balcony performance. That’s what we love about Jamie, he’s always trying to share the lightness. We talked to him about …

Shamir Is Completely Original

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In 2015, I covered Pitchfork Music Festival and I remember seeing Shamir on stage with this crazy energy that had the whole crowd under a spell. Shamir has kept that energy his whole career, always pushing boundaries and using captivating visuals unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. I can’t think of another artist quite like him. He’s completely fearless in …

Jake Miller Is Working On Being Happier

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TikTok and pop music are both my guilty pleasures during quarantine, so it shouldn’t surprise you that I caught up with Jake Miller during this time. The last time we met, he told me he was writing songs about being happier and I think “SAVED ME” emulates that exact feeling. We talked about his TikTok quarantine series and what else …

Tafari Anthony Is Living His Own Journey

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Tafari Anthony’s song “Live In A Dream” is bursting with this inescapable energy that fills you with so much joy. He’s known for his deeply emotional songs and soulful voice that echoes through each melody. We talked to Tafari about the new song and what’s been inspiring him lately. How did you get started in music? Tafari: Both of my …

Sarah Barrios Didn’t Mean To

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Sarah Barrios is the epitome of pop synth. Her latest single, “I Didn’t Mean To” alludes to the mistakes made in relationships and trying so many ways to fix them. I haven’t been able to stop listening to this and I’m so glad to have gotten the opportunity to talk to her about the track and what she’s been up …

OSTON Is One To Watch

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If you’re a sucker for synth pop, OSTON’s newest, “Shrug” is sure to make its way to your playlists. The track is about the intricacies of being a woman and navigating the world as one. I talk to the songstress about her music and what she’s been up to, including her Songland experience. Tell me about the single ‘Shrug’ – …

EBEN Talks Latest EP Honeydew, Connecting With Fans, And Personal Growth

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“It feels like I finally made it to the summit on a big mountain!” proclaims singer-songwriter EBEN. His latest EP– Honeydew– has been long awaited by a both growing and eager fan base. It’s safe to say that this new project has showcased not only his ever-evolving style, but his truth and passion. He notes: “I’ve made my fans wait …

Emily Vu: I Want To Be Different

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As one of the many millennials who joined TikTok during quarantine, I actually saw Emily’s videos on my for you page. I had no idea she was also singer-songwriter, but am so glad to have discovered her. In the mix of my favorite artists releasing new music, it’s been so refreshing to find other minority and female artists creating the …