Writing Good Songs: A talk with Shaed
Shaed is the band that does it all. Producing, writing, managing… the electro-pop trio has found a way to keep a lot of things in-house. Hailing from Washington D.C.,…
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Andy Gorel
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Video Premiere: Top Bunk – “Toothbrush”
For those who think that Top Bunk is a cult… it is. Based in Silver Lake, California, the eight piece pop collective is self-described as “digital punk rock for the…
A Day on the Farm with Hawaiian Pop Artist Ash
Native to Hawaii, R&B Pop singer-songwriter has a sound that is both hip and natural feeling. Incorporating soulful rhythms, sultry vocals, and modern production, she has recently debuted with “Lover…
Video Premiere: Madge – “Alice”
No matter what era we’re in, there always seems to be a shortage of weird pop music. That definitely rings true in 2018. Here to cut through the mood and minor keys is Madge. The LA-based indie pop artist has managed to find a sound that is incredibly unique, yet accessible. She’s an artist for artists, but also for the kids. Doing all of the writing and production herself, she’s found a way to run bubblegum far into left field, and seemingly without much effort.
Rock Music as Philosophy: A talk with Dreamers
The role of the artist in society is to be a dreamer. Or at least the LA-based rock trio of Nick, Nelson, and Jacob think so. The band came…
Song Premiere: Thoreau – “Afraid”
There’s beauty in simplicity. American producer-artist Thoreau keeps that on his radar at all times. He takes his name after legendary philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Today July 12th is National…
Losing My Mind with Kaerhart
A California Native, pop singer-songwriter Kaerhart has quite an interesting story to tell. Always wanting to pursue music professionally, she moved to New York for university where she was…
Song Premiere: Skela – “Whats Wrong With Me”
They say you only get one chance to make a great first impression, and for Skela she most certainly delivered. Her latest single “What’s Wrong With Me” is an alt-pop…
Who is In.Drip.?
Every once in a while, something new and interesting just appears from what seems like thin air. As is the case with alt-pop newcomer, In.Drip. Last Wednesday on Billboard, nestled…
Inspirations: “Gallery” by Dresage
Keeley Bumford a.k.a. Dresage has an eclectic background. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, studying audio engineering in Boston, and residing in LA as a professional songwriter and visual artist,…
Video Premiere: Swimsuit Issue – “EP3”
Combining their love for 90’s brit pop and grunge and turning it into a modern day alternative pop earworm seems to be Los Angeles duo Swimsuit Issue’s specialty. Featuring male…
Song Premiere: Yoshi Flower – “Woke”
Two guitar-slinging redheaded solo artists walk into a bar.. One is Ed Sheeran, and the other is Josh Smith – or as the cool kids call him, Yoshi Flower. The…
Video Premiere: Violet Days – “Just A Little”
There must be something in the water in Sweden. Violet Days happens to be great at pop music and… surprise! She’s Swedish. Not unlike her compatriots Tove Lo, Miike Snow…
Introducing Australian pop guru Charlz, and her new single “Colors”
Sometimes you just need to step away from the things you love for a bit to remember how much you love them. As was the case for Australian pop songwriter…
Song Premiere: LINES – We Will Never Rule The World (feat. Dolores Haze)
Approved by none other than Tove Lo herself; get ready because electro-pop darlings LINES are currently one of Sweden’s hottest pop exports. From Stockholm, born in Berlin, the four piece…