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‘Songs Taking on a New Life’: A Moment with Darkpop Band Decant

“Much of our inspiration is drawn from scraps of our past…” These words lay the base for understanding the Bay Area-based darkpop project, Decant. The band, with Freddie Bytheway as the frontperson, features keyboardist and guitarist Joey Verdian, fellow keyboardist and guitarist Van Jackson-Weaver, and drummer Thelonius Quimby, creating a sound that is both melancholic and mystical.
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Wandering through Warm Dreams of Sansyou’s New Release

The first music video from Sansyou’s latest EP, True North Coast, titled “Will I Dream (Warm Rays Mix),” feels like a warm summer rain. A warm rain that beads on the skin and one might hope, never ends. It’s a track that fills the room with its salient bass and mood-evoking guitar riffs without being intrusive.
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Roots, Routes, and Records: A Conversation with Glassio

In an era where authenticity is often compromised, Glassio stands out as an artist who draws deeply from personal experiences to shape his work. Coming from an Irish-Persian background and having lived in diverse places like Sharjah and Monterey, Glassio knows what it’s like to constantly adapt, something many of us can relate to.
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It Just Has to Hit Right: In Conversation with Wantigga

“I just want to help these young artists like I wanted to be helped,” says Wantigga, a seasoned artist who has been shaping the music scene for over a decade. With roots in a churchgoing household filled with gospel, soul, and jazz, Wantigga’s musical journey has been anything but conventional.
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England’s Amethysts look forward with new single ‘Bloodline’

In what they call “nu-gaze,” UK-based indie duo Amethysts create a brand of electro pop that pulls from several flavors of indie, most noticeably – you guessed it – new wave and shoegaze. Widely acclaimed, from Kerrang! to Earmilk to the BBC, the duo are no strangers to the field. Over 7 years since the release of their first single, their latest, “Bloodline,” exemplifies all the things the duo does best
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Serving Fresh Sounds: 7 Questions with ‘Munan’

In a world swamped with a bunch of noises, South Korean-Australian artist Peter Lee, also known as Munan, offers a retreat of sound with his debut EP, “Tranquillity.” “While making this EP, I wanted to capture the feeling of starting off calm and peaceful, slowly getting agitated, and then ending it on a high,” he shares. This EP isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s an offering from the heart.
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Falling in Love with Life: Layperson’s ‘Massive Leaning’

“Black Pool” serves as a alluring glimpse of what to expect from the forthcoming album. It is a single that irresistibly invites listeners to sing along, and it’s effortlessly captivating, making one wish the song would play on endlessly. Even with its catchy rhythm and uplifting feel, the song doesn’t shy away from its profound theme.
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Getting to Know Walshy: Conversations on ‘few beers,’ Collaborative Spirit, and Authenticity

“I’m a big fan of collaborating with other artists who are stronger than me in their own areas. I love how it stretches me into details I never would have thought of if I was just doing it on my own,” Walshy begins, setting the tone for an artistic journey that grows on collaboration and emotional resonance. For those unacquainted with Walshy’s work, he’s transforming life’s simplicities and complexities alike into listening magic.
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Holler bid summer farewell with new EP, Ever Since I Met You

Hailing from the southern British shores, Brighton-based four-piece Holler make a brand of indie that couldn’t be more of a dead-ringer for its natural habitat. Melding modulated elements of new wave with modern indie rock, much like their Mancunian countrymen The 1975, it’s a breezy cocktail of sorts that is realistically enjoyed best on the beach.
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Echo Thrills: A Journey to Destination Utopia

“For me, Echo Thrills is about warmth, colors, playfulness, positivity, dream states, and groove.” With these words, Oskar Jennefors, the creative head behind the project Echo Thrills, beautifully captures the essence of his musical journey. Through his latest single, “Paradiso,” Jennefors invites listeners to immerse themselves into a shimmering disco realm. And it totally works.
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Serving Fresh Sounds: 7 Questions with ‘MarMar’

“Some record labels won’t even glance at a new artist unless they have a massive following on TikTok now. It’s always been this way; a social following is important, but it’s unique now,” says MarMar, an American producer now living in France. This honest insight into the music industry sets the tone for understanding the artist beyond the numbers and the buzz.
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Sol Blume 2023: A Celebration of RnB, Community, and Connection

“Music is the rhythm of the soul, and Sol Blume 2023 was its dance floor.” Welcome to Sol Blume 2023, where the air buzzed with soulful rhythms of RnB & occasional hip hop. Despite a delayed start caused by unexpected venue flooding in April 2023, the festival is back under the August sky. Bay Area native Kehlani captivated us with her enchanting aura and deeply emotive vocals, leaving the crowd awe-inspired by her performance.
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Diving into “Summer Breeze”: Nina Bauer Shares Her Journey

“If I can then take these songs and the emotions tied to them and share them with people who can connect with them in any way, if I can make them feel something, I think that is the best thing that can happen to you as an artist.” These words sum up the spirit of the gifted German singer-songwriter, Nina Bauer. Her debut EP, “Summer Breeze,” is set to be released on the 22nd of September. However, the first two singles “Meant To Be” and “Another Song” have been released as a first taste of what’s to come on the EP.