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Story / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Jennalynn Fung, Lindsey Blane In 2024, rap is so mainstream that it is frequently appropriated, with many artists today choosing to adopt the gangster…
Behind the Music: Jessica Carter Altman Talks About “Aftermath” and Her Personal Growth
Jessica Carter Altman has had a transformative year in her music career. With the release of her debut album, "Aftermath," she has explored profound themes of change and resilience.…
Exclusive Interview: Exploring Aleeda Blu’s Unique Musical Connection
Aleeda Blu, a musical duo composed of identical twins Megan and Erin. Originating from Richmond, Virginia, their musical journey is shaped by a childhood enriched in the church and…
JULIET IVY DID WHAT SHE WANTED, AND NOW SHE’S PERFORMING IN STADIUMS
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A MOMENT FOR LADY LIBERTY: GOV BALL 2024 BEST EATS, ACTS, AND MORE
Words / JoAnn Zhang Photos / Josh Sobel, N. Bradley, Sophie Harris, Anna Downs (Chappel Roan, by N. Bradley) Highlights of the 2024 Governer’s Ball? The unexpected smash hits in the…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BRE-Z: MUSIC, ACTING, AND AUTHENTICITY
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BREAKING BOUNDARIES: THE UNSTOPPABLE RISE OF ALIYAH’S INTERLUDE
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RAY BULL SUCKS!
Ray Bull does not, in fact, suck—no matter what their merch says. They sound a little like The Killers, a little like The Strokes, and a whole lot like…
88 RISING’S 2024 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FESTIVAL WAS BOTH “LIT AND SAD”
Words / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Lindsey Blane, Esther Kim, Dillon Matthew, Jennalynn Fung What best describes the crowd experience in 88rising’s Head In The Clouds in New York in 2024?…
UNITING ART AND CULTURES WITH EMMA NEVEUX AND THE KUMO COLLECTIVE
Emma Neveux is one of the faces spearheading the KUMO Collective - a multimedia platform built by and for young artists from around the globe. The main goal of…
LAGOONA BLOO UNVEILS THE MAGIC BEHIND “UNDERWATER BUBBLE POP”
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Jonny West Talks recent tour and future plans in exclusive interview
Defying conventional wisdom, Jonny West approached his career-defining American Idol invitation on his own terms, determined to showcase his artistry through original songs and avoid the trappings of…