WESLEY: There Is No Testimony Without A Test

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WESLEY is Anthony Anderson. An electro-pop artist from Minnesota that moved to LA to pursue his musical dreams. He quit the corporate grind to fully commit to his passion. His intricately-woven melodies are accented by his raspy voice and thoughtful lyrics. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about quitting the 9-to-5 and the biggest challenges he’s faced. How did you …

Catching Up With Ships Have Sailed

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We caught up with our friends Ships Have Sailed. We’ve been fans for quite some time so we’re stoked to talk to the duo about their new tracks.  Tell me the inspiration behind the track “Stay.” In a nutshell, I wanted to capture that feeling of discovering that person who you want by your side for the rest of your …

Ryan Rickenbach: Songwriting Is Like Coal

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New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach fell into my playlist through many suggestions and his voice is so melodic and he is seriously my new obsession. His single “Adelaide” is beautiful and the music video is equally as incredible. Ryan, this track is so dreamy. What was the inspiration behind this? Ryan: I had the melody in my head when I …

Lucy & La Mer: We All Shine

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Once I was at a show where Lucy & La Mer made random people slow dance in an awkward way to resemble a middle-school dance, we all changed partners making new friends and it was one of the weirdest and funnest shows I’ve been to. I instantly was hooked by her contagious energy and honest music and knew I HAD …

UPSAHL On New Vignettes And Upcoming Tour

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We’ve been obsessed with UPSAHL’s unique songs and whole vibe. Her new vignettes are just gorgeous and we’re so excited to premiere one of our faves for her song “Drugs.” We also talked to her about her new music and upcoming tours. First of all, tell me about your new song, “Wish You’d Make Me Cry.”  UPSAHL: I wrote Wish …

Premiere: Lorine Chia’s “$ and Peace” Video

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“All I want is money and peace.” – Lorine Chia’s amazing new video has a simple message but one that only she could convey in such a unique way. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about the new video and what keeps her motivated.  How did you get started in music? Lorine: My dad plays the guitar and sings. He …

New Music Alert: Stefan Alexander’s Thunderclap EP

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Stefan Alexander has an essential message in his music: don’t give up. After facing severe medical problems, he found himself unable to play guitar or even sing, but he knew music was his calling and worked around it. The product of that hardship is his new EP, Thunderclap. An emotional pop masterpiece that will get stuck in your head but …

New Music Alert: Eda Green’s “I Hate Me Too”

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Eda Green’s new song “I Hate Me Too” immediately hit me. The song is a haunting look at your own demons and insecurities. At the end of the day, you can never escape yourself, and confronting that is one of the biggest challenges we can face. We talked to the up-and-coming artist about the meaning behind the song and being …

Stealth Is Right On The Edge Of His Big Break

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Stealth has a sound unlike anyone else, he draws influence from blues classics but has a completely modern style. His voice just pulls at you and his personal lyrics with that hint of darkness always hit home. We talked to him about his new music and the challenges he’s faced. How did you get started in music? Stealth: I was …

Premiere: OBB’s “Close By” Video

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OBB has been on our radar for a while now and we are beyond excited to premiere their gorgeous new video for “Close By” the song is the perfect summer slow dance. The video has a grainy aesthetic that brings up nostalgic memories and small magical moments. OBB’s wives are featured throughout the video with real-life moments snapped on set …