Interviews

Artist To Watch: Lav gets candid about femininity, viral success, and Disneyland

Lav is getting her fingers chewed by the most adorable puppy I’ve ever seen. “This is a professional meeting!” she shouts, grinning down at a chubby French bulldog, who ignores…

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Evelyn Cools finally finds her home in a 'Misfit Paradise' [Premiere]

Perched proudly on Evelyn Cools' chair's armrest in her New Jersey home is her fluffy white dog. "His name is Ansel, like Ansel Adams, if you're familiar?" I'm slightly embarrassed…

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How ABIR and Mick Schultz are bringing elements of Arab music to the forefront of pop [Interview + Review]

ABIR is everything society doesn’t expect an Arab woman to be: unapologetic, bold, and unafraid to talk her sh*t. Hailing from the culturally-rich town of Fez, Morocco and raised in…

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Ferry Corsten and Trance Wax reminisce on classic trance in "Black Lion", their new collaboration [Interview]

“To hear that breakbeat sound again felt so comfortable in a way because it’s something from back in the day.” Bolstered by months spent in lockdown, nostalgia has become…

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Artist Spotlight: Yant [Exclusive Mix + Interview]

Following on from 2018's Cosmic Borders, Manchester's Yant has returned to Jay Clarke's BLACKAXON imprint with four new cuts of mind-bending techno. A devilish concoction of driving basslines, dark energy…

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Artist Spotlight: Uly on crafting his debut EP 'if you were a day, you'd be sunday – songs to go walking to' [Premiere]

Uly is using words I don't understand. To be clear, we're discussing astrophysics, so I'm forgiven for my ignorance. He's trying – patiently – to explain the research he wanted…

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Blake Rose's live session for "Lost" will leave you feeling understood [Premiere + Q&A]

We are sadly living in a time in which live music has come to a virtual stand still. As the pandemic has raged on, I've missed the feeling that accompanies…

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Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

A universal breath of fresh air, Natalie Lauren’s new solo project Handle With Care is a record that powerfully juxtaposes the grief associated with losing hope and the steps taken…

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Artist Spotlight: a conversation with Skott

Pauline Skott and I are discussing Instagram. You'd be forgiven for being intimidated by her, after a cursory scroll through the Swedish pop sensation's feed. It reveals a heavily tattooed…

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Caitlyn Smith invites us to be "Lonely Together" in new at-home performance [Premiere + Interview]

Dropping a sophomore album at the beginning of a global pandemic can be unnerving for any upcoming artist. But Nashville songwriter Caitlyn Smith’s continuing legacy in the music industry extends…

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The Aces' sophomore showing 'Under My Influence' takes fans to a deeper new level [Interview]

“We're just getting started.” – Cristal Ramirez Four women from Provo, Utah have grown to become true rockstars in the West Coast indie-pop scene. These four multi-talented musicians, sisters Cristal…

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Ever After's Gabriel Mattacchione reveals what inspired the festival, talks postponement, and what's ahead [Interview]

When Kitchener, Ontario's premier electronic dance music festival, Ever After, opened up its gates for the first time six years ago, it was an experience like nothing else Canada has…

Artist To Watch: Lav gets candid about femininity, viral success, and Disneyland

Evelyn Cools finally finds her home in a 'Misfit Paradise' [Premiere]

How ABIR and Mick Schultz are bringing elements of Arab music to the forefront of pop [Interview + Review]

Ferry Corsten and Trance Wax reminisce on classic trance in "Black Lion", their new collaboration [Interview]

Artist Spotlight: Yant [Exclusive Mix + Interview]

Artist Spotlight: Uly on crafting his debut EP 'if you were a day, you'd be sunday – songs to go walking to' [Premiere]

Blake Rose's live session for "Lost" will leave you feeling understood [Premiere + Q&A]

Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

Artist Spotlight: a conversation with Skott

Caitlyn Smith invites us to be "Lonely Together" in new at-home performance [Premiere + Interview]

The Aces' sophomore showing 'Under My Influence' takes fans to a deeper new level [Interview]

Ever After's Gabriel Mattacchione reveals what inspired the festival, talks postponement, and what's ahead [Interview]

MAVI and Earl Sweatshirt join forces for refreshing new offering "Landgrab" [Video]

LAGOS IN PARIS find stillness in the storm with “SINATANALE” [Music Video]

ANANYA delivers a poetic grace in new video for ‘LONG JUMP’

Gina Zo shares shimmery dream girl’s song of the summer Dirty Habits [Video]

World News revives Post-Punk with new single "Don’t Want To Know"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022