Artist To Watch: J. Maya’s Poetic License

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J. Maya is as impressive as they come, a Harvard graduate who combines her love for music with her love for books in an effortless way. She made waves across TikTok with her song “Achilles Heel,” the mythology-laced song that gave new meaning to the term “smart pop.” Her new EP “Poetic License” is the exact work you’d want from …

Duncan Laurence Is Just A Small Town Boy

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It was almost kismet when I landed on DracoTok; I was given the opportunity to interview Duncan Laurence. He dropped his debut album last month, and we’ve been listening ever since. His single, “Arcade,” took over during the Harry Potter challenge and as most viral songs go, so did the rest of Duncan’s music. We spoke about the single, being …

Salem Ilese: How TikTok Made Her Song Go Viral

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By now, you have probably already discovered the catchy pop single, “Mad at Disney”. Whether you caught a snippet on Tik Tok, or the title caught your eye on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits playlist, there is a solid chance you’ve heard of it. The single, written and sung by rising star Salem Ilese, has already racked up over 17 million …