Interview: Stevie Matthew Talks Debut Album, R&B Revival, and Big Collaborations
At just 20 years old, Stevie Matthew is already emerging as one of the most promising voices in the new wave of R&B. Singer, producer, and songwriter, heâs got…
Halley Neal Turns Friendship Into Art with âEmilyâ
Looking for a song to help you through a rough patch? "Emily" might be just what you need. Written by New England singer-songwriter Halley Neal, "Emily" is a folk-pop…
INSIDE âBEFORES AND AFTERSâ: ROYAL SHE ON HEARTBREAK, HEALING, AND CREATIVE FREEDOM
photos / Nick Fancher Few bands capture emotional upheaval and personal triumph quite like Royal She. The Los Angeles-based duo, comprising vocalist Alison Freed and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Alexandria Reyes, has…
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INTERVIEW WITH MARIE-ANN HEDONIA ON âEVE HAD THE METALLIC SHINE OF SUMMERâ AND THE DUALITY OF âECLIPSEâ
Marie-Ann Hedoniaâs latest release, âEve Had the Metallic Shine of Summer,â is a powerful statement from an artist entering a bold new phase in her creative journey. After years…
ARYEĂ THE GEMâS âLOVE TAPâ IS A SONIC SLAP TO THE STATUS QUO â FEATURING FLO MILLI, DRAM, LAKEYAH & MORE
There are debut albums, and then there are statements. Aryeè The Gemâs âLove Tapâ is the latter. A confident, genre-blurring offering that moves like a love letter to femininity, hard-won…
MIRIAH RENEE TALKS MOTHERHOOD, MUSIC, AND HER EMPOWERING NEW SINGLE âBRAND NEWâ
It didn't take long for Miriah Renee to discover that the stage was her place. Born in Chicago and raised in Long Beach, she was always surrounded by music…
DISPATCHES FROM THE SOUL: 4 NEW ANTHEMS FOR THE BRAVE, THE BROKEN, AND THE BOLD
In a pop landscape that often rewards the polished over the personal, these artists are carving out space for something more honest, more evocative, and infinitely cooler. Whether itâs…
âTHE BLUFFâ BY HARMLESS IS A WAKE-UP CALL ABOUT GRATITUDE AND SUCCESS
photo / Alejandra Villalba GarcĂa How many times have you complained about what you lack without realizing someone else dreams of having what you already have? It's not about ignoring…
DESERT DREAMING: FIREBUGâS âTIME MARCHES ONâ MELTS PAST AND FUTURE
Out of the California deserts emerges FireBug, with sounds just as bizarre and dreamlike as your wildest dreams. They're undeniably original-sounding, so if you're willing to venture into something…
KITTY DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Escaping reality can be a real luxury sometimes and what better way then to go down the rabbit hole in pure fashion bliss. whimsical nostalgia inspired by a favorite…
LOVE, FEAR, AND SOUL: ANNIE TRACYâS âSCARED OF HEIGHTSâ TAKES FLIGHT
Annie Tracy is ready to win hearts with her debut EP, âScared of Heights,â out now via Warner Records. This release is a key introduction to Tracyâs emotional worldâa deeply…
NO PERMISSION NEEDED: AMANDA BARISE CLAIMS HER SPOT
â(...) Iâm a badass bitch, and I will make it happen no matter what (...)â Thatâs the bold statement driving Cute and Deadly, the debut EP by Amanda Barise…