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Andy Gorel

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Cruise through a lo-fi dream with catGRINZ on “Easily Erased”

It’s fitting the album art for catGrinz’s latest single “Easily Erased” includes an old school convertible, because sonically there’s an element of cruising to it. Equal parts bedroom pop and hip-hop, its a wedding of nonchalant, yet directed sensibilities. Haunting pianos set a soundscape obscured by vintage drum machines and floating vocals.
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Lo Que No Te Dije: A conversation with Puerto Rican pop singer GALE

The debut album. You only do it once, and GALE is as stoked as humanly possible on hers. The Puerto Rican artist and songwriter, who cut her teeth writing for artists like Christina Aguilera and Selena Gomez, has arrived at the moment prepared. Lo Que No Te Dije – that’s “What I Didn’t Tell You” in Anglo speak – is in her own words, “a breakup album” that distills down the finest elements of urban, latin, and grunge.
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Experience a “Honeymoon Phase” with Holland’s Dragonfruit

Dutch neo-soul quartet Dragonfruit are bringing the vibes heavy this month. Fresh off a gig at Amsterdam’s legendary Paradiso, the group are also celebrating the release of their brand new Honeymoon Phase EP. The five track effort rocks back and forth from genre to genre, with a center of gravity that is resolute, yet joyful.
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London-based ANDRO journeys through time on new Conflict EP

“‘Natural’ represents the conflict in myself and romantic relationships. ‘Physical’ represents the emotional, literal-physical conflict between my parents and how that affected me. And the 3rd single, leading the EP – ‘New Home’ represents the conflict with my future, finding my space in the world, the industry and also facing homelessness. When people listen to these songs, I hope that they find themselves meshed in the lyrics and the experience of conflict – and hope – that so many of us have had in our relationships to others and ourselves.”
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Softee dances through breakup on new single “Isn’t Enough”

“Isn’t Enough” is a sultry synthpop affair that calls back to early 2010s indie like Neon Indian, but possesses an R&B sensibility not dissimilar to Dua Lipa. Thematically, it’s a little less buoyant, born out of a holiday season spent at home, reeling from an intense breakup. Regardless, there’s room to dance, and with that, space to heal.
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Mufasa spreads positivity with “World Needs Love”

The world needs more love. Or at least Mufasa thinks so. The internet sensation, and his artistic companion Hypeman are venturing beyond social media. Originally gaining traction making dance videos during the COVID-19 pandemic that attracted approval from the likes of Cardi B, J Balvin, and Lil Wayne, are taking things from the Tok to the dance floor. “World Needs Love”, their freshest single, is a pumping house number that is lush with swagger and vibe. It’s message is classic and clear – love is the answer.
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T. Shan showcases growth on new single “Lost In Translation”

T. Shan is here to showcase that mantra on his new single, “Lost In Translation”. Reflecting back on a past relationship through an alt pop number that is both breezy and brooding the Chinese-American singer-songwriter shares both sonic and personal evolution. “This EP is the culmination of a year of experimenting with new sounds,” he says, “leaving behind my LoFi R&B and hip hop trappings, then folding all of it back together”.
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Floyd Zion bends genre on bouncy new single “Belly”

“I wrote this song at a time in my life when I felt stuck. Stuck in my relationship, stuck with a job I didn’t want, stuck in a reality I didn’t want to live in. I wanted to put something on record that pushed back at the feeling of feeling stuck and complacent.”
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Come Back To Life: A chat with Zach Gray of The Zolas

Forming in 2008, the Canadian indie pop outfit is closing in on 15 years of being. Still thriving in an era where many artist projects last less than 15 months, that’s quite impressive. “When I chose this job it was literally write music, record it, tour it, and do interviews… That was it,” says frontman Zach Gray, reflecting on how things have changed. Yet, while they find themselves far from their proggy piano rock beginnings, their flame still burns bright, and it shows on their most recent full-length, Come Back To Life.
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Experience summertime nostalgia with BETWEEN FRIENDS’ CUTiE

While leaning forward, the duo also reach back, with correlating visuals for each track, dubbed “CUTiE TV” and inspired by vintage MTV. Each offering drips with persona, consummating in a fashion BETWEEN FRIENDS themselves say is akin to 90s Nickelodeon. So if you’re looking to start your summer off with some immaculate vibes, then look no further than this new era of BETWEEN FRIENDS.
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“Missed Call”: A chat with upcoming pop artist Nadine

Being an artist is about finding your voice. It’s not an easy thing to do, and every creator has a different path in doing so. For LA-based pop artist Nadine, she has finally done just that. Coming in the form of her most recent single “Missed Call”, a three minute entry that recounts reluctantly ignoring a call from an ex lover, she’s honed her craft in to the point she always wanted it to live at. “It feels like the most Nadine song for me to come out with,” says the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, “…it feels like I’ve finally found my sound.”