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MARG Interview - moving around a lot growing up, sister in One Tree Hill

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:17:53 GMT

MARG is an indie pop artist whose influences draw from far and wide. Having lived in South Carolina, China, Argentina, California, and more, the Chinese-American artist has called different parts of the world home and has, naturally, been moved by the people she's met across the globe. Inspired by Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and being put onto artists like Nirvana and Tom Petty by her dad, MARG's songwriting has been described as moody and evocative. However, she's on a new path as she's learning from life's lessons and is no longer swallowed up by teenage angst--which you can hear in her new album The World Keeps on Moving. Watch the video to learn more about MARG as we cook ji dan gung (a dish her mother often prepared for her) and as we interview her on her life and her music.

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ECHOSMITH Interview- performing with Taylor Swift

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:16:45 GMT

Echosmith is an indie pop band comprised of siblings Sydney, Noah, and Graham Sierota. Started in 2009, the family band has gone through immense changes over the decade: their brother Jamie leaving the band in 2016, development in songwriting content and style, and more. In this sidewalk interview, Lara asks the band a few questions about their lives and how they’ve grown since they first started making music together/since they put out their debut album Talking Dreams. The ”Cool Kids” songwriters shed light on their adolescence growing up in the Toluca Lake, Glendale, Pasadena, and Chino Hills areas; what it was like for them to garner attention and success at a young age as teenagers signed by Warner Brothers; the things they felt when touring with Pentatonix and Twenty One Pilots; what went through their mind when winning the MTV Fandom Awards; how they’ve grown as individuals beyond their music; and so much more. Watch the interview to hear the whole story before they drop their sophomore album Lonely Generation in 2020!

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JAYDEN BARTELS Interview- performing w/ Justin Bieber

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:15:27 GMT

Singer/songwriter Jayden Bartels is Gen Z’s one to watch. She released her first song in July of 2018 “Can’t Help Me Now”, which was featured on Spotify’s official “New Music Friday” playlist and has gone on to write and arrange every song she’s released since. Her debut EP "what really matters?", released Sept 27th of this year, is a collection of songs all linked to personal moments from Jayden's life. Covering betrayal, heartbreak, and everything in between, the EP showcases Jayden's intricate lyricism as she invites us to take a closer look at her life. The singer has taken her music internationally, touring in Europe in 2019. In July, she joined UK phenomenons Max & Harvey for her first music collaboration, “Electric”.

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AU/RA Interview- heartbreaks, loneliness, hair colour

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:14:28 GMT

Au/Ra, born in Ibiza, but raised in Antigua, has a rich linguistic and cultural background that gives her the ability to write glistening alternative pop songs that speak to everyone. Her debut songs “Concrete Jungle” and “Kicks” have 35 million combined streams worldwide. She collaborated earlier this year with the DJ duo CamelPhat with the hit single Panic Room, which is certified Silver, and has 45 million combined streams worldwide. Au/Ra also appeared on Alan Walker’s hit single Darkside.

Au/Ra is providing a kind of space where misfits feel at home, and where the listener gets to peer for a minute through the lens of an artist who has simultaneously grown up outside the system, but who speaks with the zeitgeist of her generation.

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MXMTOON Interview- coming out bisexual, ethnicity identity problems

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:13:34 GMT

On her debut album the masquerade, 19-year-old singer/songwriter mxmtoon delivers what she calls “rhyming diary entries”: an off-the-cuff account of her most private thoughts and feelings, straight from her brightly lit brain. With her disarming vocal presence and utter aversion to self- seriousness, the Oakland-based artist offers up songs like lead single “prom dress”: a layered meditation on expectation and disappointment, written after an In-N-Out Burger-induced panic attack. Revealing her rare ability to draw deep meaning from the most mundane moments, the masquerade expands on the powerfully resonant songwriting first shown on her debut EP plum blossom. And as she strengthens her remarkable bond with her audience, mxmtoon has made a point of using her ever-growing platform to speak out on issues like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. Not only closely tied to her identity as a young bisexual woman of color, that unguarded honesty echoes a heartfelt mission of giving voice to those who often go unheard.

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AUDIEN Interview-high and low points of career

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 07:12:34 GMT

Hailing from the unlikely location of Mystic, a small seaport town in Connecticut, Audien (born Nathaniel Rathbun, 1992) began producing music as a teenager and gradually took his piano-driven hands-in-the-air progressive trance sound to the top of the Billboard dance charts, selling out major venues and headlining numerous EDM festivals along the way. Rathbun started creating tracks in 2008, initially releasing happy hardcore on Only Vibes Recordings, a digital label he co-founded with producer Naggy. Rathbun switched to trance in 2009, sending a demo to Ferry Corsten, who released "Rise & Shine" on his Aleph Recordings imprint. Numerous singles followed on labels like Songbird, First State Music, Enhanced Progressive, and Perceptive Deep, and leading progressive house DJs such as Tiësto, Above & Beyond, and Armin van Buuren began to take notice of Audien's euphoric sound, leading to an opening slot for van Buuren at the Roseland in New York City in 2011. He released tracks on Anjunabeats and Trice Recordings in 2012, and toured the United States with Hardwell soon after. Releases on Zouk Recordings and Spinnin' Records followed, and in 2014 Rathbun remixed Michael Jackson's "Slave to the Rhythm" and Bastille's "Pompeii," the latter of which was heavily played at many clubs and festivals and was eventually nominated for a Grammy for "Best Remixed Recording, Non Classical." After completing his first headlining tour in 2015, Audien signed to Astralwerks. The label promptly released "Insomnia," which topped Billboard's dance music chart. This was followed by the release of "Something Better," a collaboration with country superstars Lady Antebellum. Three more major singles followed, "Crazy Love" (featuring Deb's Daughter) in 2016, "One More Weekend" (with MAX), and "Hot Water" with 3LAU in 2017. 2018 brought a pair of single for the Anjunabeats label starting with the Cecilia Gault collaboration, "Higher," followed by the Arty-assisted "Never Letting Go." Audien ended the year with the anthemic "Rollercoaster" which featured vocals by Liam O'Donnell. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi

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SUECO THE CHILD Interview- how he blew up on Tik Tok

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:11:19 GMT

Los Angeles talent Sueco the Child transitioned from beatmaker to rapper when his debut single, "Fast," went viral in the spring of 2019. Fueled by traction on the short-form video app Tik Tok, "Fast" became a social media moment unto itself, with fans creating millions of videos soundtracked by the irreverent and subtly humorous mid-tempo banger.

Sueco the Child was born William Schultz in 1997. By his early twenties, he had become a music producer best known for videos centered around making beats from random or outlandish sound sources. Along with being a beatmaker, Sueco occasionally rapped on his productions. Early singles like 2018's "Henny in the Trunk" had an atmospheric character to compliment his mumbly flow. Sueco posted the far grimier "Fast" online in April 2019, and it almost instantly took off on social media platforms. The spike in attention led to a contract with Atlantic Records, and in June of that year a remix of the viral song surfaced with new verses from Offset and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

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TESSA VIOLET Interview- going viral in Russia, modeling in Asia

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:10:34 GMT

Tessa Violet started off as a YouTube personality then in most recent years found her passion in singing. She first gained prominence as a vlogger in 2009, when she won $100,000 for becoming the YouTuber with the most commented video. With more than a million subscribers, her self-titled channel is one of the 500 most-subscribed YouTube channels in the world. Most recently she has released 'Bad Ideas (Act One)'.

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LUCILLE CROFT interview - creating mood boards for songs

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:09:26 GMT

Lucille Croft https://www.instagram.com/lucillecroft - let the name resonate through your mind. It’s the beginning of a new era, and this girl is leading the way. DJ, music producer, entrepreneur, model… she’s more than just a ‘threat’, she’s a game-changer.

Using music as a form of self-expression, she is the epitome of creative mentality, with a dark and electrifying musical auteur that you’ll find yourself addicted to, and in lust for more.

Building up the reputation of a queen both in-studio and on the stage, Lucille Croft has been leading an electrifying touring calendar all over Australia and internationally, including headline shows at HQ Complex, The Met, Ministry of Sound Club and Marquee just to name a few, not to mention billing at the top of Singapore’s ‘It’s the Ship’ festival’ line-up for the last two years.

Having received immense support on a global scale from heavy hitters including Tiesto, Will Sparks, Matroda, Bijou, Nukid + more, she has quickly established herself as one of the hottest upcoming forces in the international realm of bass-heavy music.

Over the last eighteen months, she has taken the world by storm – releasing five singles through Bourne Recordings, and all five charting in the top 25 Beatport charts, and also official remixes for both Will Sparks and Mashd N Kutcher.

Her release schedule for the rest of 2018 involves several highly anticipated collaborations with illustrious US artists, as well as an array of hair-raising, spine-tingling solo releases.

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WENZDAY interview- DJing at Playboy Mansion at 14, brother Dack Janiels,

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:08:28 GMT

Raised in the Bay Area, Taylor Chung AKA Wenzday is a classically trained vocalist, who at 16 years old moved to Los Angeles to commit to DJing full-time. She then went on to be the youngest person ever to DJ the world famous Playboy Mansion, and become one of the most sought-after open format female DJs in the city. While cutting her teeth in the club circuit, she graduated from the prestigious hit-maker-incubator, Icon Collective. She is also a co-founder of LA streetwear clothing company/label 40oz Cult, alongside her brother Dack Janiels.

With a renewed focus on bass music production, Wenzday has gone outside 40oz Cult to also release acclaimed singles on Dim Mak, Gold Digger,Circus Records, and Insomniac’s In/Rotation; garnering support from blogs such as Bassrush, Your EDM, and This Song Slaps. She also currently hosts a weekly radio show on DASHX that features original mixes from herself and her peers. Known for her fearless live sets, she shows no signs of slowing down and continues a sleep-when-Iʼm-dead work ethic, because after all, to her growing legion of fans, Everyday is Wenzday.- Spotify

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ELIMINATE interview - how he released on DISCIPLE records

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:07:30 GMT

Watch interview to learn about Nate's background from moving from Washington to his journey into Disciple records! And of course we ended the interview with showing off some his Kendama skills and Jina's lack of skills.

In the wake of Eliminate joining the Disciple exclusive roster, the young bass producer has gone from strength to strength. From his label debut 'Walls,' to monster collab and Spotify breakthrough hit 'Party Starter' with Flux Pavilion, and recent releases 'Drive' (Mad Decent) & 'Bump' (Never Say Die), he shows no sign of slowing down.

With support coming in from Skrillex to Flosstradamus to Chainsmokers to NGHTMARE to Excision to Bassnecter to UZ (the list goes on!), you can't wander too far around any festival without hearing Eliminate's signature sound.

This year has seen Eliminate play at the prestigious EDC Las Vegas embark upon his first AUS/NZ tour earlier this Fall & recently join the Disciple gang for a sold out Hollywood Palladium show.

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LOUD LUXURY (Joe) Interview- crazy scorpion shot with Tiesto

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:05:44 GMT

University friends Andrew Fedyk & Joe De Pace better known as Loud Luxury have been creating quite a stir in the dance music scene as of late.

It’s been an amazing ride for Loud Luxury (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace). Since the Juno-Award winning duo debuted on Armada Music in late 2017 with their now worldwide smash hit “Body,” the most played song on dance radio for all of 2018, they sold platinum across the globe (8x in Canada, 3x in Australia, 2x in Switzerland and 1x in The U.K. & U.S.), held the #1 spot in the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay chart for two weeks, charted in the Top 20 of U.S. Pop radio and the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart (#4) and accumulated hundreds of millions of plays across the most popular streaming services. It's follow-up single “Love No More” garnered 12 million streams on Spotify alone in its first month and currently sits at an impressive 100 million+ plays on the streaming platform.

In addition to headlining the “Nights Like This” tour, with over 50 dates across North America, Loud Luxury will make their debut at Lollapalooza in Chicago and on the mainstage of Tomorrowland in Europe this summer, alongside Parookaville, Mysteryland, EDC and a slew of other festivals this year in addition to their residency at Hakkasan, Omnia and Wet Republic in Las Vegas.

With their recent release “I’m Not Alright,” with Bryce Vine, the future appears bright for these young artists as they try to conquer the dance music world...one tequila shot at a time.

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CHIME Interview- how he released on Flux Pavilion's Circus Records

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:04:43 GMT

Chime is music producer and DJ Harvey Thompson from Leeds, England producing for over 8 years.

Originally producing the UK's heavily preferred drum & bass genre, Chime gradually came to adopt dubstep as his primary genre for production - in particular the melodic style popularised by artists such as Xilent, Seven Lions, Virtual Riot and others. A great deal of influence from video games’ music and worlds complete the Chime sound as it is today.

Chime began releasing with one of the US's most well-known dubstep labels in 2015. Firepower Records is spearheaded by Datsik, a widely-recognised pioneer of the dubstep genre in the US, his record label continues to dominate the states for bass music. Chime debuted on the label in 2015 releasing “Rockin’” (with Different Heaven) followed by a free single download “Offensive”. 2016 saw Chime’s first EP release with the label “From Fairies To Fire EP” which gained huge DJ support and an inclusion on the iconic UKF Dubstep promotional YouTube channel. 2017 has seen Chime’s inclusion on the label’s “Flatline” series of compilations with “Get Your Hands Dirty” and his return for a second 6-track EP “Invincible”.

Chime also regularly releases with other labels such as Kinphonic, Most Addictive Records, NoCopyrightSounds and Daily Earfood alongside his own label / collective project “Rushdown”.

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PIXEL TERROR (Ahrya) Interview - tragic moment, tips on juggling school

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:03:28 GMT

Pixel Terror started 2016 and is already starting to make a great impact within the EDM realm. Their branding focuses on a creative video game based style from 1/2 of the duo, Bentley. The combination of their tasteful branding and diverse music styles makes them stand out and have been consistently releasing their biggest tracks on record labels, such as, Monstercat, Dim Bak, and Mad Decent.

They made such an impact so early in the game that they were featured in a well-known video game, Rocket League. Check out a couple of their well known tracks ‘Contra’ and ‘Amnesia’

Watch Bentley’s interview to learn more about how he grew up submersed into the creative world through drawing, playing instruments, to acting, which led to finding Ahrya and establishing the Pixel Terror project.

Jina’s very first interview with 1/2 of Pixel Terror, Ahrya!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ahrya decided to commit to two full time jobs school and music. Watch the video to learn about how he handles challenges throughout his music career and the great things to come next for Pixel Terror

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LOUD LUXURY (Andrew) Interview- how their song 'Body' got 600 million plays

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:02:38 GMT

University friends Andrew Fedyk & Joe De Pace better known as Loud Luxury have been creating quite a stir in the dance music scene as of late.

With their recent release “I’m Not Alright,” with Bryce Vine, the future appears bright for these young artists as they try to conquer the dance music world...one tequila shot at a time.

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SULLIVAN KING Interview- going to Icon Collective

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:01:45 GMT

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist/producer and solidified axe wielder Sullivan King is shattering the mold of and disrupting the electronic world as he pioneers his metal-meets-EDM sonic adventure. Lifting the brash and rugged energy of bass music off the dance floors and the power of metal and hard rock from the stadiums, Sullivan King creates a musical mosh pit built entirely on rapid-paced, neck-snapping dubstep, his unrelenting riffs and a bold live show that pushes the boundaries of modern electronic music performance.

His original tracks, remixes and reimagined renditions take the vitality of dance music and run it through the immortal rock machine. The result is an undeniably, forward-pushing sound that’s captivating all ages.

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BLANKE interview– tour with Illenium, releasing under Deadbeats

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:29 GMT

With over 30 million combined streams to his name, JP Orchison has taken the Blanke project (and his plants) from Australia to the World.

The last 18 months has seen High profile Collaborations with Illenium, REZZ, 1788-L, ATLiens and Black Tiger Sex Machine, 2 EP’s on Zeds Deads Deadbeats Records with Support from the likes of Your EDM, Run The Trap, BBC Radio 1, Billboard Dance, Triple J & Spotify’s Austin Kramer. His music has graced the stages of Coachella, Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland and Splendour in The Grass thanks to artists like RL Grime, Kayzo, Ekali, Illenium, REZZ, Steve Aoki, Peking Duk and more. Embarking on his debut tour of the United States in early 2019, Blanke has found himself on lineup’s such as Hard Summer Los Angeles, EDC Las Vegas, Global Dance Fest Denver, Ever After Canada and Brownies and Lemonade’s massive Miami Music week show featuring the return of Skrillex and Boys Noize as Dog Blood. Coming home to Australia in support of his Deadbeats released EP ‘Change & Decay’ in August, Blanke sold out the Iconic Oxford Art Factory in Sydney, as well as his home town show in Canberra at Fiction Club and Melbourne’s Boney.

The remainder of 2019 see’s Blanke playing support for Illenium on his North American Tour in support of his Billboard Dance #2 Charting Album (of which Blanke is a collaborator on ‘Gorgeous featuring the vocals of Biploar Sunshine) Jumping onto the Deadbeats Label tour and Debut shows in Japan and China

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KASKADE Interview- making EDM back in the day

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:58:29 GMT

Grammy-nominated electronic producer Kaskade emerged as one of the most successful American progressive house DJs of the 2000s, pioneering the concept of Las Vegas residencies and selling out arenas across America. With his bright, uplifting dance anthems, he was a steady presence on the U.S. electronic charts into the 2010s with Top Ten releases that included chart-toppers Fire & Ice (2011) and Atmosphere (2013).

Born Ryan Gary Raddon in Chicago, he spent his early days not only as a DJ, but also as an A&R director and record store owner. In the late '90s, he familiarized himself with the rapidly changing electronic music scene, eventually finding that house music was the subgenre he loved best. He DJ'ed in both New York and Salt Lake City, where he would first produce tracks released on his own tiny label, Mechanized Records. He also sold his music to John Elkins, A&R director for OM Records, who later hired Raddon to assist him at the label. By night, Kaskade spun at local clubs and by day helped kick-start the careers of many artists, including Ming + FS and soul-house act Soulstice.

His own full-length recordings under the Kaskade moniker began with 2003's house-inflected It's You, It's Me. A soulful, more organic direction provided focus for the following year's In the Moment, and Raddon kept his name in the record racks by piloting editions in the San Francisco Sessions DJ series (as well as the label mix House of OM). He proved surprisingly dedicated to his production craft, releasing Love Mysterious in 2006, which placed on Billboard's electronic albums chart. That same year, he parted ways with OM and signed with Ultra.

Arriving in 2008, Strobelight Seduction -- featuring production by Deadmau5 -- became his biggest commercial success to date, buoyed by the lead single "Move for Me." Released in 2010, Dynasty celebrated his new reputation with a parade of vocal features and a co-production with Tiësto. It also became his first LP to chart on the Billboard 200. That year, Raddon put together Electric Daisy Carnival, a mix showcasing artists on the bill for the inaugural dance music festival of the same name.

The double-album Fire & Ice followed in 2011 and debuted in the Billboard Top 20. Featuring a production assist from Skrillex on "Lick It," the effort also included guest vocals from Neon Trees and Skylar Grey. Atmosphere arrived two years later and featured softer, more relaxed music along with vocals from Kaskade himself. After the 2014 compilation I Remember rounded up the best material from his years on Ultra, the DJ renewed his contract with the label and one year later released Automatic. The album featured guest appearances from Estelle, Galantis, John Dahlbäck, and K. Flay, and peaked on the Billboard Electronic chart at number two. In 2016, Kaskade joined Deadmau5 and Skylar Grey on the single "Beneath Me." The following year, he issued the Redux EP 002 (featuring LoKii, Mr. Tape, and Late Night Alumni), as well as the holiday-themed Kaskade Christmas. The DJ then joined Charlotte Lawrence for the 2018 single "Cold as Stone." His third installment of the Redux series arrived in 2019. Redux EP 003 presented a seamless mix featuring Felix Cartal, Gorgon City, and more. ~ L. Katz & John Bush, Rovi

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PIXEL TERROR (Bentley) Interview- was going to be called Swine Flu

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 05:11:05 GMT

They made such an impact so early in the game that they were featured in a well-known video game, Rocket League. Check out a couple of their well known tracks ‘Contra’ and ‘Amnesia’

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NITTI GRITTI Interview- growing up in Haiti, missionary family

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 05:10:06 GMT

NITTI GRITTI is the name that continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. With an ever-expanding list of A-list supporters including DJ Snake, Diplo, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, and Tiesto, NITTI has proven himself a heavyweight within the dance music community.

2018 positioned itself as a massive year for NITTI GRITTI. He started off the year on a headlining World Tour, where he performed across the United States, China, and Australia. His biggest release “Crack” was signed to Tiesto’s label, Musical Freedom, and was the seventh most played track at Ultra Music Festival. He also has shown his talents expand far beyond dance music by co-producing Enrique Iglesias’ latest single, “Move To Miami” featuring Pitbull and Bad Bunny’s “200 MPH” with Diplo. NITTI also released official remixes for Bazzi’s “Mine” and Mario’s “Drowning.” In the studio, he’s also worked with Cardi B, DJ Mustard, Bhad Bhabie, Skip Marley, and the Marley family. NITTI GRITTI ended the year performing over 100 shows across 3 continents coupled with several superstar collaborations.

Known for his contagious energy behind the decks and ingenious productions, NITTI GRITTI has garnered a dedicated following of both producers and fans alike, and is ready to dominate the music scene. It’s time to get down to the NITTI GRITTI.

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HENRY FONG Interview- story behind dreads, being a father

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:05:42 GMT

Henry Fong is an EDM DJ/producer originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. He began DJing during his college years at the University of Central Florida, and held various residencies and promoted at local clubs in Orlando, FL. After graduation from the college, he moved to Los Angeles to focus on music production. He has since released on record labels such as Spinnin, Revealed, OWSLA, Mad Decent, Dim Mak, and in 2015 started his own imprint Banzai Recs. He is known infusing styles such as reggae/dancehall and Melbourne Bounce into high energy EDM tracks. Stand out songs include "Scream", "Encore", "Stand Up", "Wine Dem", "Bust Dem", and "Ass Up".

Henry Fong is one of 2 artists who participated in LA EDM Youth foundation, collaborating with his cousin, Marcus Yin Ming Cheung(Alias YoungMasterMing).

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ANAKIM Interview- going to ICON, acting in Big Bang Theory

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:04:41 GMT

Anakim (Riccardo LeBron) is a producer who makes music for you to sit back, close your eyes, and go on a journey to. His sound has been described as reminiscent of space travel and progressive, proving his ability to transport you from one place at the beginning of a track to another at the end.

That said, get to know Anakim as more than a producer in this Sidewalk Pajamas interview as Sidewalk Talk's Lara Santos and Anakim chat about his connection to his multicultural background, his upbringing in Encinitas, his career pursuits: geography at UCLA and music at ICON, his acting experiences in The Big Bang Theory and NCIS, the pressures he felt to work a standard 9-5 job and make his parents proud, and his favorite food spots in Los Angeles. Oh, and his love for Bubba Sparxxx's Ms. New Booty.

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PHANTOMS Interview- meeting Diplo, Dillon Francis, Kanye West

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 05:02:40 GMT

PHANTOMS is the EDM duo known for their blending of electronic and pop genres. The duo is made up of Kyle Kaplan and Vinnie Pergola, long-time friends from the San Fernando Valley and now, Los Angeles. They went from obsessing over classic rock music in childhood to making their own EDM music in adulthood, releasing their album Broken Halo in 2015 and recently putting out their new EP Disconnect. PHANTOMS has worked with big names in the industry as well, collaborating on the single "Lay With Me" with Vanessa Hudgens and touring with Odesza. In our video, we make some fresh pasta at Asso Pasta Bar and Wine with chef Alex Campedelli and follow up with an interview. As we chat, we discuss PHANTOMS' start in the music industry, former acting careers, relationships with heavy hitters like Diplo and Dillon Francis, political views, and more. Catch them while you still can as they'll be on tour until November 2019.

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PHASEONE Interview- signing to Disciple, Excision tour, working in TV broadcasting

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:02:44 GMT

With numerous consecutive Beatport number 1s, millions of Soundcloud and YouTube streams, collaborations and remixes for Excision, Virtual Riot, Figure, Northlane , In Hearts Wake plus many more under his belt, few can deny that PhaseOne is one of the most consistent and significant talents to emerge from the Australian Music scene in the last few years, with his distinct sound combining a unique blend of hard hitting Electronic Bass Music with a Hardcore/Metal fusion.

PhaseOne got his start with Datsik’s label Firepower Records, notable releases include two chart topping original EP’s; ‘Touching The Stars’ and Matter Of Time, also hit singles ‘UFO’ and sequel track ‘Area 51’ both held down the #1 spot on Beatport for weeks on end.

He has toured USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region extensively with some of the biggest names in the industry. His music gaining DJ support from acts such as Skrillex, Datsik, Excision to name a few.

PhaseOne signed with Disciple Records this year where he released 2 EP's 'Origins' and 'Dreamscape'. This young music producer is one to look out for in 2017.

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DODIE Interview- coming out bisexual, Elle Mills, parents divorce

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 23:00:49 GMT

Dodie Clark (artistically stylized as simply Dodie) is a British singer/songwriter and vlogger known for her bittersweet acoustic romance songs and her creative online activity. She became widely known during her late teens for documenting her life on YouTube, expressing herself artistically through acting and performing. A big part of this was her songwriting, which led to Dodie becoming prominently known for her use of the baritone ukulele and her original songs about love, loss, and yearning. She quickly became an online sensation, eventually earning over 700,000 fans and subscribers to her YouTube channel. In 2016, she began work on her debut EP, Intertwined, which was released later that fall to critical acclaim. Her increasing popularity eventually gave way to live performances around the country, ultimately landing her a spot on the Transatlantic Tour, which found her performing in the U.S. alongside fellow YouTube stars Jon "Paint" Cozart, Rusty Clanton, and Tess Violet. She returned in 2017 with her second release, You. The EP boasted a more tender and somber sound palette than its predecessor, with use of resonant violas, introspective lyrics, and melancholy piano. Dodie's sound continued to evolve over the next two years with the release of softer, more introspective singles like "Human" and "If I'm Being Honest," both of which appeared on her 2019 EP, Human.

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DANILO LEWIS (Photo) Interview- shooting for Chainsmokers, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Nicky Romero

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:56:41 GMT

Danilo is an international touring and lifestyle photographer recently based in LA.

CURRENT CLIENTS:

THE CHAINSMOKERS, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, ZEDD, STEVE AOKI, DISRUPTOR RECORDS, BRND MGMT, BIG LOUD MANAGEMENT

PREVIOUS CLIENTS:

HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL, FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, ELECTRIC ZOO, MYSTERYLAND, ID&T, INSOMNIAC, THE BPM FESTIVAL, ESCAPADE MUSIC FESTIVAL, MOONRISE, ADIDAS, ECHOSTAGE, CLUB GLOW, NICKY ROMERO, ABOVE & BEYOND, EDX, NICOLE MOUDABER, CARL COX, MADE EVENT, AOL, PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHIER AMERICA, BILLBOARD, SIRIUS XM, VICE/THUMP, PIONEER DJ, MOOD RECORDS, ANJUNABEATS, COUNTRY FLO FESTIVAL

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LAUREN RUTH WARD Interview- rebel child, high school expulsion

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:51:53 GMT

Lauren Ruth Ward's creativity has established itself in different forms throughout her life: whether it was decorating her bedroom in childhood or cutting hair and making music in adulthood. She is known by all who see her live as an energetic and undeniably passionate performer regardless of crowd size--a few people or hundreds alike, she gives them the same charisma and intensity. In this segment, we dive into her personal story and cover her frequented childhood spots, positive relationship with parents, experiences as a rebel child, getting expelled in high school, moving from Baltimore to Los Angeles, and causes she's passionate about such as the environment and equality.

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GERMANO Interview- starring in Camila Cabello’s music video “Havana”

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:37:56 GMT

Germano Blanco hails from Ribeirão Pires, Brazil and moved out to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor and singer. The budding creative has already made moves, making his acting debut in a film called "Maestro" and producing and directing his music video "Lost Crowd" not long ago. He's also worked as an extra in pop star Camila Cabello's music video "Havana" and in American Crime Story. Germano's journey to accomplishing his first milestones did not come without an uphill battle though--he has had to work on becoming fluent in English, pushing back against the negativity of bullies, and much more. Check out the video to get the lowdown on Germano.

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PINK SWEAT$ Interview- highly depressed, young parents difficulties

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:13:01 GMT

Nicknamed after the attire he became known for wearing in recording studios, Pink Sweat$ is a singer and songwriter who favors R&B ballads consisting of only his voice and guitar. After writing material for other artists, he made his recorded debut in 2018 and has released Volume 1 and Volume 2, EPs made with the intent of creating a lasting emotional connection with listeners.

A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, he co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly"). After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, he felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. Bowden made his recorded debut in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, Bowden's first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

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KIDD KENN Interview- coming out, mom is best friend

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:10:36 GMT

Kidd Kenn who made a splash on Chicago's drill music scene as a teenager with original tracks like "Eriod" as well as remixes of popular songs like G Herbo's "Never Cared." He is notable for being one of the few openly gay rappers in the scene. He discovered his love for rapping in the sixth grade while living in Chicago. His first EP of original material, Childish, was released in August 2018.

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JUSTIN LOVE Interview- Grammy nomination, Nicki Minaj recognition

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:06:00 GMT

Justin Love is a singer, songwriter and producer from Cliffside Park, NJ who's work has been praised by the likes of notable musicians & producers such as, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri and more. Co-writer of the 2016 smash hit "Focus" by H.E.R, Justin has earned himself a grammy nomination. The self-taught, 24 year old musician honed his performance skills the same way he built his large following: with nothing but his voice and a Bluetooth speaker, singing to random people at malls in his suburban hometown. With his eyes set on the main stage Justin looks to capture the hearts of all the women out there with his Love stories.

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NEW HOPE CLUB Interview- doing well in school, signing to Disney

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 22:00:16 GMT

New Hope Club is a British pop trio formed in 2015 and consisting of Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson, and George Smith. Their debut EP, Welcome to the Club, was released on Steady Records/Hollywood Records on 2 May 2017. They had two songs included on the soundtrack of the 2018 film Early Man, "Good Day" and "Tiger Feet". They released "Crazy" and "Medicine" as promotional singles for their second EP, Welcome to the Club Pt.2, which was released on 30 October 2018.

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ANNA AKANA Interview- coming out bisexual, sister suicide

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:54:42 GMT

Emmy nominated actress, producer, filmmaker, writer and musician, Anna Akana, is thrilled to unveil her debut music project. She has released the music video to her debut single, “Intervention,” from her forthcoming album, Casualty, expected later this year.

Anna says, “Casualty is an album about overcoming, and the first single ‘Intervention’ is about finally facing a decade long battle I've had with alcohol.”

On her debut album, Anna Akana takes an unapologetic and uncompromising look at all the battles she’s faced throughout her life, from depression to abuse to toxic relationships. But with the same unstoppable spirit and magnetic presence she’s shown in her self-driven career as an actress, producer, filmmaker, and writer—as well as a social media superstar whose YouTube channel boasts over 2.5 million subscribers—Akana turns all that pain into a message of strength and self-empowerment.

Akana is tapping into her filmmaking ingenuity to create videos for each song she plans to release this year. Keep a look out for more music and tour dates to be announced soon.

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SPENCER SUTHERLAND Interview- opening for Ariana Grande and Big Time Rush

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:40:19 GMT

A soulful pop- and R&B-influenced singer, Spencer Sutherland came to the public's attention while competing on the U.K.'s The X Factor in 2017. Following his time on the show, he released his debut EP, None of This Has Been About You.

Born in 1992 in Pickerington, Ohio (near Columbus), Sutherland grew up singing from a young age, and by high school was active in musicals and show choir. He also began performing locally, appearing at restaurants and other venues. Moving to Los Angeles, he further pursued a music career, co-writing and releasing the singles "Heartstrings" in 2013, "Bad Influence" in 2015, and "Girls" in 2016. In 2017, Sutherland gained wider recognition traveling to London where he competed on the U.K. version of The X Factor. Auditioning with Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," he ultimately made it through to the live shows. The following year, he joined JAGMAC as an opening act on tour and issued the single "Talk." He also signed with BMG, and returned in 2019 with the EP None of This Has Been About You, which featured the single "Sweater."

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FLUX PAVILION Interview- how he made 'I Can't Stop' in 45 mins

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:39:18 GMT

English producer Flux Pavilion started making tracks while still in his teens, focusing on building his own breed of infectious and high-energy dubstep. He quickly grew from self-releasing songs online to issuing new vinyl 12"s with various labels and touring internationally, eventually getting to a new level with his 2010 track "I Can't Stop," which was sampled by Kanye West and Jay-Z. The producer collected some of his sharpest work for his 2015 debut album, Tesla.

DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Steele took the name Flux Pavilion around 2008 when he released the track "Cheap Crisps" as a digital download. Steele had grown up in Towcester, where his early musical perspectives had been especially inspired by dubstep producer Rusko as well as classic rock acts like Bowie and Zappa. At the time, he and like-minded producers Doctor P and Trolley Snatcha had been playing in guitar-based bands together, but after downloading some music creation software, they agreed the future was digital and were set on their electronic paths.

Watch the Throne Fast-forward to 2010, and Flux Pavilion had made a name for himself with plenty of club hits, remixes, and DJ gigs, but that year's "I Can't Stop" took his career to another level. Two "fans" Steele met on a tour of America asked to sample the cut for their upcoming hip-hop album, and a year later "I Can't Stop" became the basis of "Who Gon Stop Me" on Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint effort Watch the Throne. Flux Pavilion's hit track "Bass Cannon" arrived that same year, along with a collaborative cut with Doctor P, "Super Bad." He released several EPs including 2010's Lines in Wax and 2013's Freeway before a proper studio album materialized in the form of 2015's energetic Tesla. The LP included cameos from artists ranging from media personality Riff Raff to old-school Afrika Bambaataa affiliates Soulsonic Force.

Always busy, Steele continued releasing Flux Pavilion singles, EPs, and remixes throughout the 2010s, collaborating again with Doctor P on the Party Drink Smoke EP in 2016 and offering up new tracks like "Party Starter" and "Room to Fall" as the years went on.

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GOLDEN VESSEL Interview- collaborating with Allday, Mallrat, Cub Sports

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:19:39 GMT

Since 2015 Australian songwriter/producer Max Byrne, aka Golden Vessel, has been crafting a unique sound that blends elements of electronic music with hip-hop, RnB and alternative pop, as he continues to explore different songwriting styles and techniques to help create a truly unique and engaging sound.

“I want to convey in my music everything I love about music. Whether it’s incorporating different genres into one song, or different processes and homages to different times” – Max Byrne

In such a short period of time Max Byrne has released two hugely successful eps (‘Before Sleep’ & ‘Right/Side’), has done two Australian headline tours, has been main support for Willow Beats and The Kite String Tangle on their national tours, signed an Australasian record deal with Exist Recordings, partnered with New World Artists for Australasian bookings & tours, sign a publishing deal with US agency Ultra Music Publishing, and has collected millions of streams via Spotify & Apple Music for his catalogue of released music.

Max has always seen Golden Vessel as being a collaborative project. He thrives on working with his friends and fellow music industry peers, and as he continues to expand his sound and artistic growth, he is excited about the music that he is yet to create with all of the new friends he makes along the way.

2018 has been a busy year for Golden Vessel. He’s been involved in writing & producing music for Filous, Benji Lewis, Mallrat, Allday and Cub Sport, as well as a few others that can’t be named just yet.

And back on the home-front he released a single in February called ‘Hesitate’ with this good friend and regular collaborator Emerson Leif, which has gone on to be his most successful release to-date with over 8 million streams on Spotify alone.

He also began working on his debut album and gave us three of its lead-singles; BIGBRIGHT, MOONSTONE, DIZZY & HIGHWAY, all with accompanying music videos designed set the perfect aesthetic for the upcoming album.

Golden Vessel then kicked-off 2019 with his first North American tour supporting New Zealand artist BAYNK, which was followed by his debut appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Then in May 2019 Golden Vessel released his highly anticipated debut album SLOWSHINE which features a stellar cast of guests including DUCKWRTH, E^ST, Woodes, Cult Shotta, Elkkle, Akurei, Lonelyspeck, Oscar Key Sung, The Nicholas and Emerson Leif, and it also comes with news of a 21-date North American headline tour that is happening throughout July 2019.

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MAT ZO Interview- diagnosed as bipolar, the Twitter rants

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:11:56 GMT

One of the most visionary artists in the electronic world today, Mat Zo makes music both forward-pushing and timeless, exactingly crafted and intensely emotional. As shown on his full-length debut Damage Control(nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards), the 24-year-old producer/DJ boldly yet gracefully warps boundaries, constructing entire worlds with ever-changing texture and mood.

Born in London under the name Matan Zohar, Zo learned to play guitar, bass, and drums by the time he was 12 and released his debut single on a:Loud Recordings at age 16. By 2012, he’d teamed up with Porter Robinson for “Easy” (a single that hit #1 on Beatport Top 100 chart) and begun work on his first album. Since putting out Damage Control—which climbed to #1 on the iTunes Dance chart the day it dropped—Zo launched a record label named Mad Zoo and had taken the stage everywhere from Madison Square Garden to major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, and TomorrowLand.

“The last album showed that it’s possible to be all over the place with sound or genre and still stay true to your sensibility,” says Zo. “Letting yourself be completely open and try out whatever you want can make the process a lot harder in some ways—but it also gives you the most freedom, and I think that’s so important for making the whole thing feel alive.”

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WOOLI Interview- still working finance job, working with Snails, Seven Lions

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:07:33 GMT

Wooli (Adam) is an East Coast producer who has quickly taken 2016 by storm. In a short time, Wooli has gained support from the top artists and writers in the industry. With successful releases and premieres under imprints such as Owsla’s NESTHQ and Mad Decent’s Good Enough, Wooli has proved his productions are worthy to take note of. Adam’s refreshing take on Bass Music has captivated music lovers across multiple genres, Blending together melodic future bass and hard hitting dubstep, Wooli creates a unique live experience that you do not want to miss.

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DANA WILLIAMS Interview- perform with Jay-Z

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:03:44 GMT

There’s a transformative power to Dana Williams’ voice, a rare ability to bend time and turn feeling bad into something impossibly lovely. Raised on singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, the L.A.-based artist brings a jazzy nonchalance to her delivery while drawing big emotion from the subtlest vocal movement. In recent years she’s gained an ardent following by matching that graceful urgency with her disarmingly intimate songwriting—a dynamic that landed her 2017 single Honey on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist.

Growing up in L.A. and New York, Williams first began experimenting with songwriting in middle school, often in collaboration with her father: the late legendary rhythm guitarist David Williams. Within a year of booking her first show, Williams made her debut with The Lonely One—a 2013 EP whose opening track, Keep Me Waiting, earned the distinction of being the only original vocal composition featured in Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning film Whiplash. Delivering her sophomore EP Let's Fall in 2015, she then switched her focus to releasing singles, putting out a track a month for over a year. She also appeared as a featured artist alongside Aminé on Rejjie Snow’s Egyptian Luvr (feat. Aminé and Dana Williams)—a January 2018 single that’s garnered over 20 million streams on Spotify to date. Later that year, Williams caught the attention of Alex Da Kid who signed her to KIDinaKORNER and soon set the making of her major label debut in motion.

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BEARS DEN Interview- touring with Daughter, Mumford & Sons

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 20:52:55 GMT

‘So that you might hear me' is the follow-up to Bear’s Den’s debut, Islands, which earned them an Ivor Novello nomination in the UK and a devoted following worldwide, and 2016’s more expansive Red Earth & Pouring Rain. The speed and scale of their success meant that Bear’s Den hadn’t taken a break since forming in 2012. Last year, finally, they took a step back to focus on their future.

For the first time, Andrew and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Jones had their own studio, where they could leave their instruments plugged in and come and go as they pleased. Musically, there were no self-imposed constraints. Nor was there a time frame. The result is a record that is both bold and exposed, at once intimate and widescreen. While the music leads the listener down different paths, the lyrics unfold as though revealing secrets, each line littered with clues. ‘So that you might hear me’ is released April 26 2019.

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STEPHEN PUTH Interview- brother Charlie Puth, previously working in finance

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:51:12 GMT

Stephen Puth knows that the most powerful, heartfelt songs in pop-music history are about love. A singer, songwriter, and musician, Puth also writes songs that traffic in affairs of the heart. But rather than complain about what goes wrong in relationships, the 24-year-old New Jersey native zeroes in on the small, random moments that can become saturated in one’s memory. “It’s boring to just sing about how you got hurt,” Puth declares. “I try to focus on the tiny, specific things I can’t forget, things I didn’t think anything of at the time, but that later become powerful, emotional memories.”

Puth does just that on his debut single for Arista Records, “Sexual Vibe” — a retro-tinged song “about that moment where you see someone across the room, maybe at a party, and how you feel before anything even happens,” Puth says. “Nothing may ever happen, but maybe you start talking, maybe you start dancing — it’s about the build-up and seeing where it goes. When I’m writing, I’m interested in how something started, how it ended, and everything in between.”

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ALEXANDER 23 Interview- dropping out of UPenn to pursue music

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:41:02 GMT

Alexander 23 emerged in 2019 with a vibe that was part heartbroken slacker and part playfully sparse, software-constructed pop on the single "Dirty AF1s."

Without revealing his identity at first (his social media featured the banner "Who is this"), Alexander 23 issued his debut single on Interscope in March 2019. He followed the release of "Dirty AF1s" with a tour of the U.S. in support of Alec Benjamin and an appearance at that August's Lollapalooza festival.

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RYAN CARAVEO Interview- no manager, sharing music on CDs

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:32:00 GMT

Seattle-born alt-hip hop artist Ryan Caraveo has returned with a brand new single called “Deceived” via AWAL, available to stream now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all DSPs worldwide. The track will be featured on Ryan’s forthcoming album, and continues his prolific musical output on the heels of 2018’s At Least I Tried. For long-time fans of Caraveo’s, “Deceived” has a familiar feel to the edgy yet relatable tendencies the singer’s music has had in the past but with a fresh, alternative-leaning rawness.

“‘Deceived’ is a moody banger,” says Caraveo. “It sucks when you're still hung up on someone who's already over you. It sucks even more when they continue stringing you along. That's what this song is about.” We’ve certainly all been there.

Ryan Caraveo made his first appearance in 2014 looking clean-cut, while his music was anything but that. His debut album Swings gave listeners a taste of triumph, loss, heartbreak, and his battles with inner demons. The album’s most popular song, “Paradise,” is an uneasy ode to the escape drugs provide and has since been streamed over 20 million times. In 2016, the Pacific Northwest native sold out several of the largest Seattle venues, performed at Sasquatch Festival, and finished the summer by gracing the main stage of the iconic Bumbershoot Festival. Following his 2018 album At Least I Tried, Ryan completed a US headline tour, further displaying his preference for happy melodies paired with gloomy thoughts.

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YUNGBLUD Interview- love for Halsey, heartbreak club

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:20:55 GMT

Emerging from the gritty north of England, YUNGBLUD brings an explosion of raw energy and thought-provoking lyrics. He has created his own blend of alternative rock: poetry, guitar-hooks and break-beats with a fierce determination to make a dent in pop-culture. Dangerously sexy, startlingly bold yet emotionally grounded YUNGBLUD drops a grenade on his audience members imprinting himself in their minds.

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MODESTEP Interview- signing to Disciple, originally 4 people

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 19:57:17 GMT

London-based crossover electronic/dubstep act Modestep formed in 2010, features Josh Friend and Pat Lundy. Modestep debuted in February 2011 with "Feel Good," a bursting single that reached the Top Ten of the U.K. dance chart and crossed into the Top 40 of the main pop chart. August's "Sunlight," released on Polydor, was more aggressive -- to a piercing extent -- and fared even better; it peaked in the Top 20 of the pop chart as the group was plotting the release of its debut full-length. After some delays, that album, Evolution Theory, arrived in February 2013. Most recently they moved to LA and signed with Disciple.

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PARTY FAVOR Interview- working with Dillon Francis, GTA

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:55:38 GMT

Party Favor is the pseudonym of DJ and electronic producer Dylan Ragland. Growing up in Park City, Utah, Ragland spent his younger years listening to metal and working his way through film school in California. After graduating from Chapman University, Ragland and a friend started DJing in L.A.'s local clubs, playing a mix of electro and Dutch house which naturally progressed into production.

Ragland created his Party Favor alter ego in 2013, releasing his first EP, Parkin' Lot Pimpin', on Bomb Squad. Combining the elements of Euro-house and the Southern sound of trap, Ragland managed to perfectly combine the genres, quickly establishing himself as the rising star on the EDM scene. Remixes for the likes of Showtek and Bro Safari propelled his profile even further and saw him release a few more singles on Bomb Squad before signing to Mad Decent.

Party and Destroy EP In 2014, Ragland released the single "Bap U," and after amassing a huge number of plays online, the track appeared on a U.S. national TV advert as well as in the movies Vacation and How to Be Single. By 2016, he had played DJ sets across the world and at some of the biggest dance and rock festivals, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Ultra. More singles appeared that year, including "Wiggle Wop," "G-String," and "Bust 'Em," and at the end of 2016, his first EP for Mad Decent, Party & Destroy, was released. Featuring guest spots from the likes of Gucci Mane, Dillon Francis, and Sean Kingston, the EP quickly hit the top spots on streaming and download services.

In April 2019, Party Favor released his debut album, Layers, on his own Area 25 label. The LP included the single "Wait a Minute" (featuring A$AP Ferg and Juicy J), as well as collaborations with GTA, Graves, KingJet, Rich the Kid, Lil Baby, and many others.

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HAYDEN JAMES- best friends with ODESZA, signing with Future Classic

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:49:30 GMT

Hayden James has been producing immense summer house jams with soulful and evocative vocals ever since he burst onto the Australian music scene in 2013. He's since captured worldwide attention and critical success with multiple Platinum-certified hits and a music collection that's amassed 97 million streams just last year alone.

His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic put his name on the map, but didn’t prepare the indie label for the success Hayden would have with hit single "Something About You", which now counts over 58 million streams and a Gold certification in Australia. He followed this success with sold out shows across Australia, Europe and the US while also finding the time to co-write and produce a number of tracks for international megastar Katy Perry.

His track “NUMB,” released in October 2017, scored a Platinum certification in Australia, a #32 position on Triple J’s Hottest 100 and spawned a huge headline tour of North America. 2018 was a breakout year with hits “Better Together” featuring Running Touch and “Just Friends” featuring singer Boy Matthews, which has gone double Platinum in Australia. This was also the first year Hayden had two singles in the coveted Triple J Top 100, with "Just Friends" reaching the highest position at #15 and "Better Together" at #75.

Hayden James just released his album 'Between Us'!

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DEVAULT Interview- branding, remix for Rihanna

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:28:13 GMT

What started as a creative hobby in the calm scenes of Orange County soon became a personal quest to form something bigger than a unique venture — a modern grunge-esque landscape that takes integral instrumentation with an out of the box like sound design and casts visuals that would be reminiscent of an earlier time where rawness and vulnerability was glorified. The desire to create music and becoming an electronic artist has always been a hidden pulse in his life, whether it stemmed from his early obsessions over Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and A$AP Rocky, or analyzing the blend of fashion, film, and music altogether. It’s no longer a search for genre, but rather an evolving sound, appreciating the trials of young adulthood at age 21 and letting him and his audience grow into something beyond a young man and his music.

The journey of Devault is fairly new, but 2017 has sped up his emergence into the scene, already becoming the hottest ticket for official redos of songs as well as garnering well over 10 million total streams on Spotify. This year alone, Devault has been tapped for official remixes with Rihanna, AlunaGeorge, and Kehlani, amassing millions of plays on all platforms and being a crucial part for Rihanna’s “Sex With Me” #1 spot on the Billboard Dance charts.

“Everything is so accessible now that it has become quite unique to get my point across outside of just my music catalogue,” he notes. “I’m able to showcase various arts to my audience beyond sound that can convey my thoughts and past emotions. The world I’m creating is vast but specific. Dark emotion and vibrant energy in perfect sequence, and as time presses forward, it will only become more narrow and focused.”

With a large demand for new material and talks of a grand live presence, Devault is showing signs of the modern new wave splash on the industry that is taking hold. His current mid-tempo electronica flare has caught ears and leaves the next chapter as exciting as the first.

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GRiZ Interview- coming out, love for mom, banned from Canada

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:43:15 GMT

One of the leading independent artists in electronic music today, GRiZ is the Detroit-born, Denver-based multifaceted artist who's funkin' up dance floors worldwide with his self-described future funk sound, which mixes electronic music with his fiery live saxophone, energetic funk, and sweeping electro-soul.

Following a full year of self-reflection and creative development, GRiZ returns with 'Ride Waves,' his new self-released album due out April 5, 2019. As his most creatively ambitious and most personal project to date, the 14-track album features collaborations with major artists like Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Matisyahu, DRAM, and Bootsy Collins and sees the producer taking his sound toward uncharted territories in hip-hop, pop, and dance music, all while keeping the funky GRiZ sound intact. The album follows his breakout album 'Good Will Prevail' (September 2016), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Electronic chart and charted on the Billboard 200 chart.

GRiZ's live shows, which mix improvised saxophone, guitar, and vocals and include the 15-piece GRiZ Live Band, have become massive draws around the world. In addition to mainstage performances at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands, as well as headlining sets at Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle, GRiZ has headlined and sold out Denver's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for four consecutive years.

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BONNIE X CLYDE Interview- viral house party on Fox News

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:30:43 GMT

BONNIE X CLYDE, the DJ/producer/vocalist duo, have continued their rapid rise to stardom. Their debut “WANTED” EP captured the hearts and minds of millions with their leadoff single “Bass Jam” topping the charts at #1 for seven weeks straight and accumulating millions of streams on Spotify. BONNIE X CLYDE took their success on the road, embarking on a rigorous touring schedule both nationally and internationally.

BONNIE X CLYDE have undoubtedly positioned themselves for a monumental year in 2018. Continuing to takeover new markets, their fan base “The Rosegang” has grown exponentially worldwide. Spotify and Apple Music identified BONNIE X CLYDE as an act to look out for in 2018 and the duo has been featured in several premiere music playlists including Crate Diggers, Fresh Electronic, New Music Friday, Best of the Week & A-List Dance. BONNIE X CLYDE released their highly anticipated “While We’re Young” EP this July.

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CHANEL LORAN Interview-advice on meeting Grammy producers

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:53:23 GMT

Chanel Lóran was a studio demo singer for the Red One team songwriters for over two years. Working with this team of Grammy winning talent led to many opportunities for studio work and songwriting with other Grammy winning producers. The young vocalist will release her debut EP XVII in Summer 2019, which captures the complexity of young love and the unraveling emotions that follow. The first single “Take It” is about defining the person you aspire to be and breaking out on your own terms.

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JENNA ANDREWS Interview- how she worked with Diplo

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:46:25 GMT

Jenna Andrews is a recording artist, songwriter and vocal producer whose music has propelled her from her hometown of Calgary, Canada, to living in a multitude of cities around the globe. She has written with or placed songs for: Max Martin, Diplo, Jeremih, Tori Kelly, Jessie J, Little Mix, Majid Jordan, Noah “40” Shebib, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Boi 1da, Noah Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Doc McKinney and Banks, among others.

Jenna was signed to Island Def Jam in 2008. Her debut single, “Tumblin Down” was co-written by Def Jam Recordings artist and label mate, Jeremih. It charted on Billboard charts Urban AC and the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The release brought attention to Jenna Andrews, landing her a feature in Vogue Italia “Visions on Stage” column.

Jenna has toured with acts including Emeli Sandé, Nelly Furtado, Miguel, Marsha Ambrosius, En Vogue,Shawn Desman and Kevin Bacon’s Band, “The Bacon Brothers”.

Most recently, she has been spending her time developing Lennon Stella, Noah Cyrus, Zhavia Ward and Lauren Jauregui.

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AARON CARPENTER Interview- on Netflix show, bff with Cameron Dallas

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 04:42:31 GMT

Growing up in Louisiana, music was Aaron Carpenter’s entire world. Raised on everything from classic country to pop-punk to the Stevie Wonder records his grandmother often spun for him, Carpenter took up drumming at age 11, later teaching himself to play piano and guitar.

Showing off his effortless charm, Carpenter’s debut single “Attitude” is an instantly catchy soul-pop confection, all shiny hooks and slinky grooves. But while the track marks his first official release, Carpenter’s charisma will come as no surprise to his nearly 4 million followers on Instagram, where he began posting covers in 2015. A year later, Carpenter headed to L.A. and immersed himself in music, and soon landed in sessions with A-list songwriters. Spending nearly every day in the studio for an entire year, Carpenter scored a deal with Capitol Records in February 2018, then moved forward with the making of his upcoming debut project.

In each new song he creates, Carpenter finds himself rediscovering the strong emotional hold that music’s always had on him. “When I hear certain pop songs from the 2000s, it immediately puts me back in the skating rink on a Friday night in junior high—just this moment of total mindless fun,” he says. “I’d love to do that for other people with my music: to take them to a place where nothing else matters in the world, and they can just have a good time.”

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BETTA LEMME Interview- how she signed to ULTRA Music

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:38:26 GMT

Betta Lemme is a Canadian-Italian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She represent Italy at the sixth edition of the Europa Song Contest, held in Dnipro, Ukraine, with the song "Bambola" and finished at 11th place in the Final with 209 points.

Lemme was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is Italian-Canadian with both of her parents being of Italian descent. In addition to French, she speaks English.

In July 2016, Lemme was featured on a single titled "Awoo" which she co-wrote with American DJ duo Sofi Tukker. Lemme's debut single "Bambola" was released officially on 10 November 2017. On 29 January 2018, Lemme made her first-televised debut performing her single, "Bambola" on RAI 1's Che tempo che fa.

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DUSKUS Interview- song and touring with San Holo

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:34:16 GMT

London future bass artist Duskus may only still be the tender age of 21, but his career is moving at a dynamic pace. An extremely talented producer who is known for his almost ethereal synth patterns, thickly layered, immersive basslines and distinctive chopped vocal style; he first began turn heads after impressing bitbird boss San Holo.

Releasing on the label as their first signed artist four years ago, Duskus dropped singles including ‘Know Why’ and ‘On My Own,’ immediately delighting with his distinctive energy.

Counting support from artists like Marshmello, Illenium, Hardwell, Don Diablo and of course San Holo, who he has recently supported on his USA tour, Duskus has a catalogue of early releases with SoundCloud collectives Daruma and Elysian Records and across Monstercat, Alpha Pup, Pete Tong’s Deux Trois...

Following on from this year’s collaboration with Graves and Joni Payne on ‘Easy,’ Duskus released his debut EP ‘cute’ on bitbird. Considered something of a turning point in his illustrious career, the UK producer is marking a shift away from his previous sounds. Now bridging the gap between UK, specifically London, and American bass music, he blends lo-fi house and future beats interspersed with his brand of vocal chops in a truly unique way - ‘Take Me Home’ from the EP went straight into the Spotify Viral US Top 50.

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Duskus' new single: http://bit.ly/duskus-tellmewhyftarizsi

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SPOCK Interview- close friends w/ Getter, lived with Barely Alive

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:24:06 GMT

Producer. DJ. Comedian. Entertainer. Just a few titles describing the multi-talented California native Garrett Spach, professionally known as Spock. Between touring alongside internationally known DJs, his viral social media antics, and releasing heavy-hitting singles that’s constantly being played out to the masses - Spock has been making a name for himself as he congruously balances all facets of the entertainment spectrum.

With producing credits for Cody Ko & Noel Miller's Tiny Meat Gang (TMG), label releases on Borgore’s Buygore and Getter’s Shred Collective as well as independent releases such as “Banger ID”, “Digital War” and more - Spock not only gained fans attention but that of the industry, signing with Senior Talent Agent Steve Gordon over at the reputable United Talent Agency.

Making a heavy name for himself in the electronic community, expect a lot more bass laden tracks over the next year.

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ANTHONY RUSSO Interview- same manager as G-Eazy

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 03:43:08 GMT

Los Angeles-based singer, producer, and songwriter Anthony Russo developed his smooth blend of low-key electronic, sleek dance-pop, and playful romantic ballads in his native St. Louis. Uploading songs like "Fix Me Up" and "Cheatta" to SoundCloud and racking up significant streams, he eventually relocated to L.A. seeking a more collaborative atmosphere. With his mix of rapped and sung vocals he began to establish himself in 2016 with a prolific run of singles like "Cobra," "Caught Up," and "Ghost Stories." Russo returned in 2017 with "Wanted Man," "Fancy," and the sunny "California." He continued in 2018 in the same fashion, issuing half-a-dozen singles, including "Rewind" with G-Eazy.

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J.K. The Reaper Interview- song w/ Denzel Curry

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:05:12 GMT

North Carolina rapper J.K. The Reaper aligns provoking lyricism with 808 engulfed hi-hats and synth melodies that typically induce simplicity, much like contemporaries Joey BadA$$, Denzel Curry, and Earl Sweatshirt. Born Jabril Kenan, he first found a passion for hip-hop through his father's all genre-encompassing, record collection. A home life where music discovery was the ultimate currency undoubtedly influenced the development of J.K. The Reaper’s knack for putting rhymes and beats together, with unshakable inspiration drawn from the likes of Nas and Outkast.

Before acknowledging ‘The Reaper’ within, illustrious dark and intellectual lyrics drew internet fans in through a stream of Soundcloud releases he recorded in his childhood bedroom. Those bedroom recordings necessitated creativity beyond the technical means at hand and consequently landed him the sole collaborator on Miami-area, Raider Klan rapper SpaceGhostPurrp’s ‘Blackland Radio 66.6.’ Collaborating with Raider Klan affiliates, birthed J.K.’s most recognizable song to-date, ‘Gankin,’ featuring Denzel Curry, who took him on the road with support acts such as Joey BadA$$.

“J.K.'s drive to bless your ears with something unheard of is unmatched,” says Revolt. The anticipation that his followers light around each and every release burns bright and, the heats no different when it comes to his “Surrounded By Idiots” project that drops November 16th.

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SAWEETIE Interview- ICY EP w/ Quavo, love, religion, Asian side

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:56:49 GMT

Flaunting nineties rhyme reverence, fashion-forward fire, and endless charisma, SAWEETIE—born Diamonté Harper—can go bar-for-bar with the best of ‘em. Drawing on a passion for poetry and numerous years of rapping in the car, she turned her love for words into vivid verses. Born in Santa Clara- raised in Hayward and Sacramento, the California native attended USC. Initially, she deferred her rap dreams to achieve a degree in Communications before being discovered at a Downtown Los Angeles Puma event by current manager Max Gousse [Beyoncé, YG, Ty Dolla $ign]. At Artistry Studios, she produced and recorded her 2017 knockout viral smash “ICY GRL.” Driven by a bulletproof flow and one clever line after another, it racked up 10 million YouTube views in under three weeks and over 5 million Spotify streams and soared to #1 onMusical.ly. She also earned the early endorsement of gatekeepers such as Vibe, XXL, HipHopDX, and MTV. With a new partnership with Warner Bros. Records and Artistry Records for her label Icy, she’s rewriting the rule book and breaking the stereotype of the female emcee. Her forthcoming debut EP features production courtesy of Zaytoven, Hassan, Saweetie, Cash Money AP, and Gousse. As a new CAA signee, she’ll be touring nationally throughout 2018.

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TAYLA PARX Interview- new album, writing Ariana Grande's 'thank u next'

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 02:14:34 GMT

GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and boundary breaker Tayla Parx reimagines genre, gender, feminism, popular music, and the very definition of an artist. From the onset of her career, she has consistently shifted perspectives on stage as a performer, behind-the-scenes as a songwriter, and on-screen as an actress in television, films, and video games. Within one year, she became “the first female songwriter to have three simultaneous top 10 songs—Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” and “thank u, next” and Panic! At The Disco’s double-platinum “High Hopes”—in the Billboard Hot 100 since 2014.” She notably penned a total of six tracks on Grande’s blockbuster thank u, next. Not to mention, she co-wrote double-platinum “Love Lies” for Khalid & Normani, Anderson .Paak’s “Tints” [feat. Kendrick Lamar], and four cuts on Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer—which received a GRAMMY® nomination for “Album of the Year.” She also teamed up with Paak and Kendrick Lamar to bring down the house at Saturday Night Live. Plus, she toured with Paak and Lizzo. Not to mention, the accomplished actress appeared in Hairspray and True Jackson, VP as well as The Walking Dead and The Sims. She launched her solo career with the acclaimed 2017 Tayla Made mixtape and one-off singles such as “Runaway” [feat. Khalid], which quickly clocked over 15.4 million Spotify streams within six months. All of this has set the stage for her 2019 full-length debut, WE NEED TO TALK.

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ARRESTED YOUTH Interview- living w/ Trap Nation, quit corporate job for music

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:30:58 GMT

Based out of New York, Arrested Youth debuted with “My Friends Are Robots” released October, 2017 on Lowly Records. Arrested Youth (Ian Johnson). Johnson grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and began writing lyrics at the age 15. Encouraged by friends and family to turn his lyrics into songs, Johnson released a series of mixtapes and a debut EP that climbed all the way up to iTunes Top 25 pop charts.

With success came a strong sense of discouragement with the music he was making and the future of his career, Johnson chose to take a break from music and attend Indiana University, and triple-major in business. In 2016, Johnson graduated and took his shot at the American Dream with a position in Anheuser-Busch's’ Global Management Program.

‘My Friends Are Robots’ is an ode to the lack of creativity and self-expression Johnson experienced while working in corporate America.

“Working in corporate America was a struggle for me,” Johnson noted. “I found myself waking up every day feeling like a prisoner; I started writing music again as an outlet to express my frustrations.”

“Eight months into the job I got offered raise and promotion where I would have to work 60+ hours a week. I decided to quit and move to the small town of Nyack to be closer to my family and pursue my music career."

Johnson considers himself part of a “new alternative” class, and notes Kid Cudi and The Red-Hot Chili Peppers as two of his major influences.

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SKYLAR STECKER Interview- song w/ Julia Michaels, millionaire grandfather

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:19:24 GMT

Skylar Stecker wants to bring you into her world, to move you or make you want to move. A songwriter and independent artist based in Los Angeles, Stecker is passionately inclusive and inspired to serve a diverse fanbase through her music. Her songs are written for all audiences, and they’ve resonated with many, making her the youngest artist to ever top the Billboard Dance Charts. Her voice has also taken her across the country to perform over 100 national anthems at various NFL, NBA, and NASCAR games.

Stecker's sophomore album Redemption is out now. Her honest approach to songwriting shows up stronger than ever, along with her powerhouse vocals. The album title track is an anthem for herself and fans.

Stecker has always had her sights set high, and she’s ready to rise up and empower others along the way.

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CHASE ATLANTIC Interview- signing to Good Charlotte label

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:17:45 GMT

Australian brothers Mitchel and Clinton Cave began releasing music via their YouTube channel before starting pop act Chase Atlantic in 2013 with friend Christian Anthony. The trio expanded on the Cave brothers' early songs, incorporating elements of contemporary hip-hop and trap production into decidedly alternative-minded pop and rock songs. The trio grew through releasing tracks online and touring throughout Australia. Their 2014 EP, Dalliance, was followed by Nostalgia, another EP released the next year that included the viral single "Friends." Chase Atlantic's energetic songs and relentless self-promotion eventually landed them a deal with Warner Bros. in 2016. The following year, they delivered their full-length debut, Chase Atlantic, featuring the single "Okay."

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GODLANDS Interview- touring w/ Alison Wonderland, releasing on Dim Mak

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:01:56 GMT

Godlands is the product of old school sounds meeting new school methods. A forerunner of the new wave of Australian electronic music, this young upstart has the enviable ability to transform beats into heaving club anthems, with a festival-ready steeze that’ll test even the best systems.

Existing at the junction of music and fashion, Godlands is your girl’s crush, whose constant ambition to push the needle sees her effortlessly apply a cavalier vogue to her production, performance and aesthetic.

A veteran of clubs and festival stages alike, her unique sound design and dexterous sets are as unmissable as they are unpredictable.

Get used to this future legend, because the Godlands era has only just begun.

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WHALES Interview- losing 155 pounds, living with Tourette's Syndrome

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:58:03 GMT

Whales is the alias of Tal Rochman who started 2018 as Sex Whales and ended with a global rebrand, a Monstercat release, the "Purity Ring" EP, a coveted release on Buygore, and a handful tracks and remixes, drawing the attention of UKF and the bass scene along the way and culminating in a collaboration with one of bass musics finest, Borgore. His songs and collaborations have gathered well over 500 million plays all while defining his unique sounds, touring Canada, Europe and even China.

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PLESTED Interview- writing for Kygo, Zayn, Little Mix

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:38:26 GMT

Phil Plested can’t help himself: get him started on the topic of songwriting and the cheerful musician will tell you all the myriad ways in which he’s a tried-and-true believer in the power of a well-crafted song. “That’s natural to me. That’s what I know,” the singer-songwriter says of that almost-surreal way in which a particular set of chords and words can pair with the right melody and then just when the entire world feels in total disarray suddenly it all makes complete sense. “I write songs for those moments,” the artist who performs as Plested offers with a smile. “Regardless of what I’m doing on any given day I’m going to go to the studio and write songs. That’s how I get my emotions out. That’s what’s always there for me.”

He’s spent the past several years penning songs for some of pop music’s biggest names, including Little Mix (the UK Top 5 single "Touch"), ZAYN and Kygo. But Plested says he has his own story to tell. Of his decision to launch his solo career and release his forthcoming debut album due later this year, the winsome-voiced singer says, “When you have songs that you really care about and you know you love them there’s nothing to lose. Why give your song away to another artist who is not going to care as much for it? If you can write beautiful songs and you can sing them then why not do it yourself?”

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NOAH KAHAN Interview- song with Julia Michaels

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 02:56:37 GMT

Within two short years, music quite literally carried 22-year-old singer, songwriter, and artist Noah Kahan around the world—a long way from his native Strafford, VT (pop. 1,045) and the 133-acre tree farm where he resides. On the trip, the alternative troubadour notched an international hit in the form of “Hurt Somebody” [feat. Julia Michaels], which tallied 200 million-plus streams in the span of a year, went triple-platinum in Australia and gold in six other countries, and was the third most played song on Australian Top 40 radio in all of 2018. Additionally, he performed the single on Late Night with Stephen Colbert during his late-night television debut.

As Noah steadily averaged over 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, his songs “Young Blood” and “False Confidence” racked up millions of streams and he sold out tours in North America, Europe, and the UK. Not to mention, he garnered acclaim from Billboard, Stereogum, Clash, Idolator, and more. In the midst of this whirlwind, he assembled his highly anticipated upcoming debut album.

The first single “Mess” illuminates his marked growth as a songwriter and storyteller by way of its biting lyrics and undeniable sing-a-long. The song underscores a heartwarming and often hilarious portrait of hometown longing.

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GRABBITZ Interview- working w/ deadmau5, moving away from EDM

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 02:10:08 GMT

Grabbitz, is an American record producer, musician, composer, and DJ. In July 2014, he first gained widespread attention in the EDM community with the release of "Here With You Now", which has more than 5 million views on YouTube as of December 2017.

In July 2017, Grabbitz made Rolling Stone's list of 10 New Artists You Need To Know and received accolades from Billboard for "Contemplate," the 2017 single with Savoy. Most recently he released Polaroid.

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NINA NESBITT Interview- depressed from record label dropping

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:37:21 GMT

Singer and songwriter Nina Nesbitt's mixture of pop-inspired melodies, part-acoustic instrumentation, and yearning relationship angst saw her cast as the female counterpart to Ed Sheeran when she was invited to open shows for him as a teen. However, Nesbitt carved out her own identity and had a U.K. hit with "Stay Out" before landing just outside of the Top Ten with her full-length debut, 2014's Peroxide. She has also written songs for artists such as Jessie Ware and Olivia Holt.

The Apple Tree EP Though she had originally wanted to be an author, Scotland-born Nesbitt eventually started setting her short stories to the music that she wrote on the piano and, later, acoustic guitar. At 16, she began performing in Edinburgh and established a video channel where she posted a mixture of original songs and covers. In 2011, a chance encounter and on-the-spot performance of her song "Standing on One Leg" for pop sensation Ed Sheeran led to support slots and an on-stage cameo during his nation-wide tour. In the meantime, her version of Example's "Stay Awake" was heard by the U.K. rapper, and he subsequently invited Nesbitt to join him for dates at the end of his U.K. tour. She self-released her first EP, The Apple Tree, in 2012, and it received radio support from BBC Radio 1.

Stay Out A record deal with Island/Universal soon followed, as did a series of EPs, including 2013's Stay Out. It spent a week on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, while the title track reached number 21 on the U.K. singles chart. "Stay Out" reappeared on Nesbitt's full-length debut, 2014's Peroxide, which went to number 11 in the U.K. and 40 in Ireland. It featured other songs from her previous EPs alongside original material. 2014 also saw the release of Sheeran's x LP, which included the songs "Nina" and "Photograph," both inspired by the couple's brief relationship. The Nesbitt EP Modern Love followed in early 2016 before she parted ways with Island. Later in 2016, she self-released the Life in Colour EP and signed with Cooking Vinyl.

The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change Her debut for Cooking Vinyl was 2018's Somebody Special EP. Its title song landed in Ireland's Top 100 and received official remixes by Leon Lour and R3hab. At the end of the year, Nesbitt's version of "Oh Holy Night" charted in Sweden. She toured in support of Rudimental in early 2019 before embarking on a headlining tour of the U.S. In the meantime, Cooking Vinyl released her second long-player, The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change, that February. It featured production by Nesbitt, Fraser T. Smith (Adele, Gorillaz), Lostboy (Anne-Marie), and Jordan Riley (Dakota, Dan Caplen).

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PEEKABOO Interview- collab with Bassnectar, blowing up in 2 years

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:25:01 GMT

Hailing from Michigan, PEEKABOO has successfully caught the attention of producers, fans, and everyone in between who are tuned into the bass movement. From humble beginnings as a progressive house producer in high school, PEEKABOO made the leap and relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 with a dream to pursue a new kind of sound.

In April 2017, PEEKABOO released a three-track EP titled Revenge, introducing the world to his single “Wobbly.” Shortly after, the track got into the hands of Bassnectar, and he reached out to PEEKABOO to express his love for the song. Bassnectar dropped “Wobbly” during his set at Electric Forest, and PEEKABOO saw the results immediately. “I saw the track surpass 10,000 plays, then 20,000 plays, and so on,” he said in an interview with River Beats.

It’s the dream of countless producers to work with Bassnectar, and thanks to his love for “Wobbly,” Bassnectar asked PEEKABOO to collaborate on an original tune. Off Reflective Part 2, the producers came together for “Disrupt The System” featuring Azeem. Much like “Wobbly,” this tune features that crispy, fuzzy bass handcrafted by PEEKABOO and elevated by Bassnectar. With this collaboration, PEEKABOO ended 2017 with quite a bang. When an artist is at this point in their career, it’s crucial to keep that fire alive, and PEEKABOO completely knocked us out at the beginning of the new year. Based in Los Angeles, PEEKABOO is one of the newest members of the WAKAAN collective. A label created by producer Liquid Stranger in the summer of 2015. WAKAAN celebrates originality within the dubstep world, and looks for artist who push the envelop with every release. PEEKABOO’s newest EP Imposters, falls perfectly in line with what fans have come to expect from a WAKAAN release.

Time stamps

-01:14 childhood

-03:16 playing in symphonies growing up

-08:50 creating/starting peekaboo

-10:13 RL Grime plays the first release from Peekaboo

-11:29 learning how to DJ

-12:24 working at Fedex

-14:24 connecting with Bassnectar

-18:17 working with disciple record label

-18:28 obtaining managemen

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CXLOE Interview- toxic LA scene, stigma of pop in Australia

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:17:54 GMT

Wandering between alternative and electronic, CXLOE's pop sensibility brings these two diverse genres together to create a sound all of her own; a pure musical aesthetic met with complex and dark lyrics brings a true contrast to her artistry. Having developed her musical career from a young age amongst some of Australia’s most coveted songwriters and performers, CXLOE has experience well beyond her years.

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RUEL Interview- blowing up in a year, Asian fanbase

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:13:16 GMT

Ruel is quite literally the definition of “a natural”. Ruel’s affinity with music became evident at an early age as he excelled in his singing and guitar lessons whilst in primary school. Later performing at school functions and busking along the Sydney beaches, Ruel’s voice captivated audiences and left jaws dropping.

In 2015, Ruel was discovered by Grammy Award winning producer M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Daniel Johns, Meg Mac) who enlisted the help of singer/songwriter Thief and collectively the three have carved out a bold and unique sound for Australia’s newest musical prodigy.

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EMILY VAUGHN Interview- growing up on NASA, panic attacks

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:59:32 GMT

Originally from a small town in Florida, Emily Vaughn has quickly made her presence known in the pop industry. Her dangerously infectious melody driven singles and alluring vocal quality has enticed fans all over the world. With her sassy one-liners and authentic transparency, Emily is bound to ascend to the graces of pop stardom.

Her music been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday worldwide multiple times and is currently in rotation at H&M and Starbucks stores in the US. She has been praised by the likes of The Fader, Conan O’Brien, Harper’s Bazaar, Idoloator, and Buzzfeed, who named her the #1 emerging act of 2018.

Now in LA, Emily is hard at work on the best music of her career with a larger project coming at the beginning of 2019. Listeners can expect messages of feminism and youthful charm, wrapped inside melodies that don’t disappoint.

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DYNAMITE DYLAN Interview- song w/ Post Malone at 13

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:52:46 GMT

Dynamite Dylan is making a name for himself in the music scene as he continues to release track after track. His latest “NUMBERS UP” is Dylan’s fourth release and his most mature yet. Written by acclaimed producer Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Chris Brown, and Usher) and produced by Poo Bear’s 15-year-old protege, KidCulture, Dylan shows he is beyond his 13 years as a businessman and music artist. Referring to the recording studio his “second home,” Dylan devotes much of his time to digging into obscure music, discovering new beats, and creating sounds of his own with the help of his Midi Fighter. With his favorite artists ranging from Gorillaz to Ed Sheeran to 1940s doo-wop group The Ink Spots, he’s also constantly coming up with song ideas, touching on everything from bullying to black holes.

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RAJA KUMARI Interview- Indian rapper popstar, show on BBC Radio1

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:45:35 GMT

Raja Kumari is a force of nature. She’s a fearless, charismatic personality and natural-born storyteller whose mission is to create art that blends her Indian roots with her American upbringing. Her music is a sonic bridge between East and West that fuses the rhythms she absorbed as a trained classical Indian dancer with her love for hip-hop. Kumari announces that this is the new face of America. “I want my fans to feel one hundred percent seen and to have a safe space to be themselves,” she says. “Because those were the only desires I had as a child.”

Born Svetha Rao in Claremont, Calif., to Indian parents who emigrated to the U.S. in the ’70s, Kumari was 13 when she found her calling. “I feel like I’m a seed from the motherland that was sent across the world,” she says. “Culture is part of my identity because we, as Indian-Americans who grew up away from India, have to be the vessels of culture. We have to hold on because it’ll be lost within one generation. That’s why it so heavily influences my music and look. It’s not a gimmick to me. It’s an expression of a lifetime of trying to preserve it.”

At 14, she adopted her stage name, which means “princess” in Sanskrit. “That’s when I personified this strong, female goddess character called ‘Raja Kumari,’ the daughter of the king, and the king was God. So in my mind, I was the daughter of God.”

Kumari also went on to co-write hit songs for Fall Out Boy (Centuries), Fifth Harmony, Lindsey Stirling, and Gwen Stefani.

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MAURICE MOORE Interview- part of Kehlani's Tsunami Mob

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:40:18 GMT

Born in Springfield, IL and raised in Ottawa, Maurice spent his formative years balancing football and music. Encouraged to ttade rapping for singing by his big sister Kelsey Vaz the siblings formed RetroFuture and garnered buzz and radio support from Hot 89.9 north of the border. Accepted to Choate Rosemary Hall Prep School in Connecticut to play football, the prospective All-American running back made a pivotal choice.

“I always thought football was the thing,” he admits. “Once I got to Connecticut, I started feeling these weird, mixed emotions. Music was tugging on my heart. I was falling out of love with the game, but I was making some of the best tracks of my life at night after practice. It ended up changing the landscape for me. I jumped off into the next stage of my career at that point.” Beyond show-stopping performances at his 2015 SXSW debut, he earned the endorsement of tastemakers such as Billboard, The Fader, Noisey, Earmilk, and more in addition to penning songs for everyone from K-Pop sensation EXO to Justine Skye and Marques Houston.

As he continues to traffic in his own lane, Maurice will undoubtedly bring a lot of people with him. “I want people to feel something when they listen to my music. I want to take them on a journey" he leaves off. His debut full-length project The Amber Room is available now.

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