Bitters: An Anthem for ‘Irritating’ Boys by Sidney Bird
In a world where generic pop anthems dominate the charts, bitters by Sidney Bird stands out as a breath of fresh air, embracing comedy, irony, and the ability to…
TRAILERPARK BARBIE TANNER ADELL IS “BEYONCE WITH A LASSO”
Story // JoAnn Zhang Photos // Daniel Chaney Shuttling between Wyoming and Los Angeles, singer Tanner Adell's sound is halfway between rodeos and Manhattan Beach, but in the conscious gist…
Tatiana Lima Is Here to Turn Your World Upside Down
Tatiana Lima Is Here to Turn Your World Upside Down I love it when artists fuse several genres musically and visually, things like metal and pop with a touch of…
Rising Pop Sensation Emei Shares New Song + Video for Cynical
Emei is probably getting quite comfortable with having her name spoken every other second of the day after her two previous singles went absolutely viral all over social media with…
WE SPOKE TO ELLA COLLIER ABOUT “HOLD PLEASE”
With her hand on every role, Ella Collier makes sure that her music is a pure reflection of her soul, each step of the way. Yeah, Ella Collier writes, produces,…
TESSA VIOLET RELEASES HER NEW ALBUM ‘MY GOD!’: A CONVERSATION
Story / JoAnn Zhang Photos / Sarah Pardini During the pandemic, Tessa Violet’s bedroom pop kept our ears company inside their headphones, like gnarled patients inside happy, padded little isolation…
WE FIND THE ‘FAITH IN FUTURE’ WITH LOUIS TOMLINSON AT THE GREEK
LOUIS TOMLINSON AT THE GREEK THEATRE: CONCERT REVIEW British pop sensation Louis Tomlinson brought his highly anticipated Faith in the Future tour to a packed Greek Theater in Berkeley, California…
Sadye Has a “Dark Side” to Show Us
Sadye is a dark, alt-pop artist who actively defies conventions as she experiments in the outer reaches of the genre's already great plasticity. She conceptualizes emotionally-harrowing experiences in and out…
ELLIOT LEE IS MAKING IT EASIER TO BE YOU
ELLIOT LEE IS MAKING IT EASIER TO BE YOU Story // JoAnn Zhang Photos // courtesy of the artist For identities that exist outside social norms, there is an unending…
MIDDLESPOON (Alexander Beatz): An Insightful Conversation with the Multifaceted Musician
Today we've had the amazing opportunity to have a little chat with Alexander Beatz, the mastermind behind MIDDLESPOON. He's ready to deliver an addicting set of pop tunes with a…
ELLAHARP TALKS ABOUT HER NEW ALBUM ‘LOST IN JANUARY’: “I LIKE MY MUSIC MISERABLE AND AM DELIGHTED BY THE WRITING OF IT.”
San Francisco-based folk-pop, Americana singer-songwriter on harp and banjo, EllaHarp, comes from a lineage of musical greatness. Technically, she was born at her grandfather's house in Malibu in a horse…
Interview with Rising Queer Artist Kia Rose: Conquering the Music Industry One Single at a Time.
Kia Rose is a rising star in the music industry and her latest single “I Wanna Be Famous” is proof of her immense talent. With her unique mix of pop,…