Tag: interview
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Interview: BE:FIRST Will Make You “Smile Again,” Today And Every Day
If you’ve been feeling down, the right song can lift your mood right back up, and we have quite the treat for you in that department today with BE:FIRST’s “Smile Again!” Full of beautiful vocals, creative raps, and sleek production that’s ready for your summer playlist, “Smile Again” sees the group stepping into new territory…
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Interview: Jimmy B Fearless Will Get You Motivated With “Double”
If you’re a creator in the digital age, it can often feel like you’re churning out content piece after content piece and throwing it into a void of dismal algorithms, wavering follow counts, and low engagement rates. But that should never stop you from pouring your heart into what you’re passionate about – in fact,…
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Interview: If You ‘feel too much,’ Adeline V. Lopez Has An EP For You
With so much music and so many awe-inspiring voices out there, it can be hard to find a project that feels specifically tailored to your own thoughts, feelings, and challenges. No matter what any of those are for you, you’ll find some sort of solace in Adeline V. Lopez’s breathtaking new EP, feel too much.…
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Interview: Marena Is Coming In Hot With Debut Single “Out Cold”
Sometimes you just have to dance away your fears, insecurities, and regrets, and we have the perfect soundtrack for you: Marena’s “Out Cold,” an electric anthem that captures the ups and downs of figuring out who you are in an ever-chaotic world. As her debut single, it sets the tone for a vibrant, exciting career…
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Interview: Brooklane Move Towards Healing On “Stay Toxic”
Intertwining that classic pop-punk feel with a modern outlook and perspective, Brooklane are back and fiercer than ever with “Stay Toxic,” an anthemic collab with 408 all about knowing your worth and stepping away from unhealthy circumstances to focus on your well-being. It’s equally fun to listen to as it is empowering, reminding listeners that…
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Interview: Will Evans Explores The Human Experience On ‘After The Burnt Out Sun’
There’s no experience quite like stepping into the world of a new record for the first time, and Will Evans’ fans are very lucky in that department this spring. Will recently released his 16-track After The Burnt Out Sun album, and to call it an album feels like a description that simply falls short. Throughout…
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Interview: Emily Monsen Captures Beautiful Vulnerability On “how we used to be”
It takes a special kind of artist to make the kind of song that has your heartstrings tugging with every lyric, and Emily Monsen manages to achieve that every time she releases something new. Her latest offering, “how we used to be,” is a stunning look back on a past relationship with a nuanced perspective,…
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Interview: Everything About Freddy Madson’s Debut ‘Boys Never Cry’ EP “Feels Right”
Music has a truly unique power and influence over every listener, and an artist has a truly unique power to influence every listener. How will they harness that power to create something that turns their mistakes into someone else’s motivation, or their fears into someone else’s excitement for the future? For Freddy Madson, it’s to…
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Shuko Takes Us To ‘Dreaming Hills’ On His Latest Immersive Album
A good album can have the power to bring us to a whole new world or make us change our view of the world that’s already around us… while a great album can do both. Shuko has created the latter with his stunning Dreaming Hills project, leaning into elements of smooth R&B and sleek pop…
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It’s Time To Give Liily A Round Of “Applause”
They say the way you spend New Year’s Eve is how you’ll spend the new year, and if that’s the case, then 2023 will certainly continue to be the year of Liily! This incredible alt-rock outfit kicked their year off by doing what most bands dream of, performing on Miley Cyrus’ iconic New Year’s Eve…
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McKenna Grace Celebrates The Chaos Of Your Teen Years On ‘Bittersweet 16’
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our teenage years feel more like a pity party than an actual party. But in a way, those messy moments can be more valuable to our growth and resilience than any fun night out ever could, and that’s exactly what the multi-talented McKenna Grace explores on her debut…
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Willie Manic Is Learning ‘how to heal,’ One Song At A Time
Over the past few years, the entire world has gone through so many challenges and negative situations, to the point where it’s often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. “Healing” is a buzzword on everyone’s minds, but how many of us take those actions to heal ourselves and truly step…
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Kelvyn Colt Will Catch Your Eye (And Ear) With “EYE4EYE”
In 2023, you deserve to be able to find peace with difficult situations of your past, and hip-hop frontrunner Kelvyn Colt knows that perhaps better than anyone. With the buzzy new single, “EYE4EYE,” he chooses to move forward from a dispute with another artist in favor of focusing on his future and maintaining his peace,…
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The Crystal Casino Band Are Taking You On A Ride To ‘Maryland House’
Along the infamous I-95 in Aberdeen, MD, there’s an airy rest stop called Maryland House, filled with fast-food counters, relaxing massage chairs, and one of those souvenir stores you’re never sure whether it’d be cheesy to browse. Not quite a destination, but not quite just a space along the way, it makes sense that such…
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Tuvaband Is Ready To “Rejuvenate” Listeners On ‘New Orders’
Every January, there’s a sense of mystique and potential in the air, welcoming you into a new year full of opportunity and lessons. And for Norwegian mastermind Tuvaband, this January has brought the birth of her latest project, the pensive New Orders. “Everything could be different soon,” she coos on the title track, serving as…
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Is There Any Reason Tucker Nichol Shouldn’t Be On Your Radar? “Nah.”
After wowing fans worldwide with her too close to home project, Tucker Nichol is giving the R&B masterpiece “Nah” new life as a single, encouraging listeners to shrug off toxic energy and not regret making the right choice for themselves. Lyrics like “you lost your right to be concerned when you were fanning flames just…
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Zach Seabaugh Brews Up Sweet Hopeless Romantic Vibes On “Girl in a Coffee Shop”
With the year winding down and the hustle and bustle of every day starting to slow down, we all need a cozy soundtrack that feels like a warm hug. Lucky for us, Zach Seabaugh never fails to deliver in that department! His latest offering, “Girl in a Coffee Shop,” captures that quaint café feeling while…
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There’s No “Faking It,” Lizzy Cameron Is Meant To Be A Superstar
Songs with confessional lyrics are often described as feeling like a page from the writer’s journal, but in Lizzy Cameron’s case, that feeling is literal. This rising singer-songwriter has kept a journal since she was in second grade, and it’s helped her to connect with her emotions in a way that’s made her vulnerable lyrics…
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Leezy Creates Her Own Light Through Darkness on ‘Metanoia’
It’s not common to feel like you know exactly who an artist is and what they stand for with just their debut album, but Leezy manages to pull you into her world with every song on the introspective Metanoia. It’s a voyage through her deepest thoughts, her feelings about her past, and her hope for…
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GRAMMY & Oscar Winner Tiara Thomas Shines In Her Own Spotlight On “Don’t Talk Back”
With slick production, heavenly vocals, and witty lyrics, Tiara Thomas is carving out a space for herself as a musical revolutionary, and the dreamy “Don’t Talk Back” is a triumphant step into a new chapter. It’s everything you’d want in a catchy R&B-pop song, offering fluttering melodies and a poignant bassline that’s destined to get…