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January 28, 2020
UK-raised and LA-based indie artist Karima Francis touches her listeners with her heartfelt, organic sound, which is further highlighted by her moving lyricism.
Following the release of her single, “Shelf Life,” which details the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, Calif. we reached out to Francis via email to learn more about her years of performing, her music, and her goals for 2020.
January 21, 2020
Levi “Doctor Octoroc,” the mastermind behind “In The RP2A Over the Sea,” a chiptune cover album of Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,” is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter for his latest project: “Soft Bits In,” a chiptune tribute to The Flaming Lips’ “The Soft Bulletin” album.
January 21, 2020
Ohio-based band Big Smile has been leaving everyone with a big smile on their face through the power of their signature “angry, sad boy, pop-punk” sound.
Earlier this month, we spoke to Big Smile bassist John Morris via email to learn more about the band, their latest music video, and their upcoming shows.
January 14, 2020
Florida-based synthpop artist Nae is a colorful, fun-loving musician who is just as vibrant as her music sounds.
Following the release of her latest single, “80’s Arcade,” we spoke to Nae via email to learn more about the track, the upcoming music video, and her passion for music.
January 9, 2020
Nothing looks more like a music festival than rubber bracelets, band t-shirts, flower crowns, and countless water bottles littering the ground.
…What, can you blame the attendees? Staying hydrated is vital to survival, and it’s all the more important when you’re dancing your heart out or drinking your face off at a festival, as stressed by the data in a 2018 Addiction Science and Clinical Practice study.
But we don’t have to dehydrate the audience in order to help save the planet, nor do we have to put an end to festivals altogether.
There’s a middle ground that allows us to have the best of both worlds: water and music. Meet BYOBottle.
January 7, 2020
Poppy, snappy, and fresh, Massachusetts-based recording artist Marco DeLiso’s latest single “Round & Round” will find its way looping around and around your playlists.
December 24, 2019
Acoustic and heartfelt, Manic. strums through to your soul in his latest single, “Through.”
December 24, 2019
New York-based pianist and singer-songwriter Julia Klot released her album “Brooklyn” last month, an album inspired by her love for love and longing for home as she transitions into college.
On Sunday, we spoke to Klot via telephone to learn more about her life-long love for music, her latest album, and her upcoming release show at Rockwood Music Hall.
December 17, 2019
PETRA, the New York-based pop artist behind the candid album, “Dancing Without You,” launched her official merchandise store today, and the first 15 orders will receive a custom, handwritten lyric sheet.
PETRA’s merchandise features a unisex t-shirt, workout tee, fleece hoodie, jumbo tote bag, and a limited edition autographed print.
Use the code “PETRA” to receive free shipping on your order!
December 17, 2019
In November, the New York-based pop artist PETRA released her debut album, “Dancing Without You,” which is driven by personal narratives and packed with a blend of pop elements.
Last week, with spoke with PETRA via telephone to learn more about her album, her work as a musician, and her family life.