After over fifteen years in the spotlight, Jessica Vaughn, better known as JPOLND, has proven there’s little she can’t do. She writes her own songs, runs her Head Bitch Music label, works as the Director of Sync and Creative at Heavy Hitters Music, and creates music for various shows and movies, yet people still somehow…
Read more JPOLND Rises From the Ashes and Stands Up For Herself on “Time Is Running Out”
Pop-princess-turned-punk-darling Maggie Lindemann has come a long way since she debuted in 2015 with “Knocking On Your Heart,” in terms of both success and personal discovery. Following the release of her PARANOIA EP in late January, Lindemann sat down with Playboy to talk about how her music, style, and happiness with her career have changed…
Read more Maggie Lindemann Talks About Her Musical Evolution in New Playboy Interview
The best way to experience Micky James’ stadium-worthy rock songs is to hear them live, next to blasting amps and as close to the stage as possible. Unfortunately we can’t do that right now, but we can simulate it with “Live From the Met,” a concert special Micky created with BandsInTown at the famous Met…
Read more Rocker Micky James Returns to the Stage with ‘Live From the Met’
Toronto-based musician Elko creates an ode to letting go of negativity with “QUIT,” a collaboration with LiL Lotus that’s their first release of the year. Elko and Lotus take turns saying goodbye to toxic people over a growling instrumental produced by fellow Toronto artist Caleb Jacob and Colin Munroe, the latter of whom also worked…
Read more Exclusive: Elko Cuts Off Toxicity on New Single “QUIT”
2020 was quite the unprecedented year for many reasons. A global pandemic, domestic social unrest and a wild election later, and it seems that we are finally ready to close the page on this year. The music world, though greatly affected by the COVID pandemic, still managed to provide some groundbreaking and forward thinking albums…
It seems like there are two kinds of people in quarantine: those who miss social settings and those who are thankful to be missing out. Whichever side of the spectrum you’re on, UPSAHL’s brilliant sophomore effort, Young Life Crisis, will speak to your reasoning. The EP encapsulates the overwhelming, yet exhilarating, environment of a party…
Read more UPSAHL’s ‘Young Life Crisis’ is a Time Machine to Pre-COVID Party Culture
Taylor Swift turns 31 on December 13th, after over 14 years in the spotlight. She debuted in 2006 with her self-titled country album, and by 2014, she started taking over the pop airwaves with 1989. Some of the most memorable parts of any Taylor Swift album are the bridges, which exemplify her songwriting talent in…
“Should I just let go, so I could crash and explode?” phem ponders on “self control,” the lead single of her new project, how u stop hating urself pt. 1. “self control” and the succeeding single, “stfu,” both seem to address a romantic partner at the surface, but it’s just as plausible that the songs…
Read more phem Navigates Mental Health and Young Adulthood on ‘how u stop hating urself pt. 1’
Today Emanuel, one of the most talented and intentional artists to emerge this year, shares his sophomore EP Session 2: Transformation via Motown Records. “Emanuel is an incredibly introspective and emotional artist. I’m deeply moved by his captivating voice and beautiful artistry. We’re excited to welcome him to the Motown roster and help amplify his sound and message,” says…
Three years ago, when I moved from NY to CA, I met the guys that make up Action Studios. Back then they were a rag tag group working out of their living room trying to build a company. Now, they still work out of their living room but they understand more of what they want…
Singer and Songwriter Noah Singer becomes an open book on his debut album, “Journey.” The album is an eight-track R&B project, where Noah talks about his love life, personal growth from his shortcomings, and many more things. Noah’s project is for people going through a break-up, looking for self-confidence, or people just needing to be…
Read more Noah Singer tells the tale of his Journey of Growth on new album Journey
“Wow, a mainstream super hero who looks like me.” That was my first thought when starting the video game “Spider-Man: Miles Morales”. Miles hails form the Bronx but in this story is coping with a move to Harlem after the death of his father. We find him still learning the way of the web from…
Catherine Deputch is one of those women with doll-like features and a contagious laugh. However, she’s also a force to be reckoned with. In 5 minutes, one can see that her mind works like no other. She’s constantly taking art, music, languages, emotions, and mixing them together to form powerful pieces of cinema. I met…
If you’re looking for eerie, eye-catching homewares and decor, look no further than Dellamorte & Co. Founder Michael Locascio started the shop in 2011, drawing inspiration from his childhood interests in anatomy and mythology to form what was originally a side business, and made his first sale within an hour of opening. I spoke to…
Lil Uzi and Future have finally dropped their highly anticipated joint album Pluto x Baby Pluto. After listening to the album, I quickly realize this album would have been a banger two years ago. Now, this doesn’t mean the project doesn’t slap, but with the climate, this project may not have the lasting effect it…
If you were to see Jake Rohr the first thing you’re hit with is a tall drink of water with long long golden locks. He’s built a career off of that hair and even had an Insta handle-pun inspired by his mane. But when you meet him and really talk to him, you discover this…
We live in a world where vulnerability can be somebody’s greatest strength and also their greatest weakness. This saying holds for music artists as their best music usually comes from them speaking on personal problems that make them seem human. Music artists are, idolized, some people see them as perfect figures, but Phora wants you…
Read more Phora Helps others with their mental health after stabilizing himself on ‘With Love 2’
With social media becoming a massive tool for creators worldwide, it’s easier than ever to find artists with a unique, unexpected vision. These ten artists use various mediums to create their own worlds, build on existing ones, and mold opportunities to escape the one around us. 1. Autumn Alwood Autumn Alwood creates colorful pieces full…
The first time I met Nicole Burleson she was making a flamethrower out of a water gun. It was one of those super soakers that ends all water fights. And let me tell you, it was a really cool and really scary. As she was holding it she was laughing at the ridiculousness of what…
With the world being thrown into chaos around us, we find it difficult to take a moment and just be thankful that we are here. To acknowledge how far we have come and make a promise to be better. Today, I decide to pause, and spend what little free time I have in honoring the…
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