I didn’t know what I was getting into when I first saw Charlotte OC at the Neon Gold Showcase during SXSW. Her voice is so powerful and she sings with so much emotion that it gave me goosebumps. We talked to her about her new song “Boyfriend” and how to find yourself. So, let’s start from the beginning, how did …
Love You Later: Spacey Shimmer Pop Backed With Emotion
Love You Later has the dreamy space pop vibes that we truly love. We talked to the up-and-coming artist during SXSW about the challenges she’s faced in the industry, breakups, and what she has coming up this year. So, let’s get started with how you got started in music. Love You Later: Okay. So, my parents were both musicians; I always …
SXSW: Flavia Is The Future Of Pop
We love SXSW and one of our favorite things is seeing all the up-and-coming artists that we’ve been listening to all year. One of our favs, Flavia, first got our attention with “Hateful” and with her latest, “I Don’t Wanna Be Here” she is easily one of our fav indie pop-stars. We can’t wait to see her at her showcase …
SXSW: h2the Is A Different Kind Of Producer
Erez Safar, the man behind the moniker, h2the, is known for his ability to blend 80s layered beats. His striking visuals and and sounds have him on our list for SXSW this year. There’s truly no one like him. How did you get started in music? h2the: When I was in high school, I got out of school way earlier than my …
SXSW 2019 Diary
(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Culture Trip) Monday Okay, let’s be honest the time before Tuesday is just time for me to go to parties and feel important before I go back to feeling like human trash. Monday I just went to the Soco x Soho Culture Trip party which was Drag Bingo. We met Manila and Bob The …
The Cant-Miss Acts of SXSW 2019
Artists To See Donna Missal Donna’s voice is full of contradictions, the song that first had me hooked was “Jupiter” a spacey dream. At around 3:02 she sings “Baby, baby, baby” in the most delicate and heartbreaking whisper that I couldn’t stop thinking about it. After hearing “Keep Lying” I realized how she would turn that angelic whisper into a …
Leyya: The Austrian Duo You Need To Know
Leyya, an Austrian band you need to know, released their second album Sauna only a few months ago. Though their second addition, they’ve really found and defined their sound yet keep it playful enough to remain lighthearted. The New Nine was lucky enough to get an interview about their process, their music videos, and tour.
Catching Up With FOXTRAX
FOXTRAX delivered during the last day of SXSW. It was the Whole Foods show which is one of the best events because there’s food, and it’s all ages so you get a whole different crowd.
Flint Eastwood Is In Control Of Her Art
I didn’t really know what to expect when I arrived at Flint Eastwood’s set during SXSW. It was the hottest day of the week and she appeared in long braids and overalls. I had listened to her songs “Queen” and “Push” nonstop when they came out. She defines herself as a pop singer, but the genre doesn’t do her justice because it’s pop music with bite, it’s got teeth.
Lauren Ruth Ward’s Hypnotizing Music Will Have You Hooked
The first time I saw Lauren Ruth Ward perform I couldn’t take my eyes off her, she commands the attention of the entire audience. She has this insane energy and the way she sings and moves on stage it’s like the music is just flowing through her and it washes over the audience captivating them. Her soulful vocals, unapologetic lyrics, and the way she performs like she’s exorcising demons from her own mind make her the rockstar we’ve desperately needed.