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Tune-In Tuesdays #53: Big Smile on What it Means to Be a Band

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.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #52: Going Back in Time to an 80’s Arcade with Nae

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.

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BYOBottle: The Future of Sustainable Concerts and Festivals

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.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #49 BONUS: PETRA Launches Her Official Merch Store

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!

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Tune-In Tuesdays #48: Marcelyn on Music, Meaning, and Money

Marcelyn is a local indie-electric trio with an infectious personality.

On Sunday, the band took us behind the scenes of their latest album “This is Woman’s Lib?” with an added inside scoop on their upcoming music video. We also shared a few laughs as we bonded over our love for Philadelphia.

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