Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]
The purple hit Basing House around eleven. Not stage-light purple, but haze purple, the kind that settles in your clothes. Up front, a kid in a North Face puffer was leaning against the…
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Paper Pools captures the infinite nature of love on “25 Years”
Meet an artist who firmly believes uncertainty is a gift and that, rather than resisting it, we should learn to embrace it. Los Angeles indie rock artist, producer, and designer Allen Orr, who…
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From “Relapse” to “Lucky,” Maria Ellis turns toward emotional security
Ever hear an artist’s voice and, without knowing much about their story or how they got to where they are, feel an undeniable star quality in it? Rising pop artist Maria Ellis has that kind of…
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Zy Smoke is a 22-year-old rapper putting a different side of Staten Island on the map [Interview]
If you know Staten Island, you know it doesn't make things easy for you. The borough has always had a complicated relationship with recognition. Wu-Tang Clan had to practically build their own…
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KELS blends folk-pop and Americana beautifully on new single "Call Me"
Emerging folk-pop artist KELS has released her debut EP in the newest stage of her musical journey. KELS began songwriting and performing her music as a teenager and went on tour in 2023 as an…
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The Danphes explores the intensity of young love in new single “Distance”
The release of the Danphes refreshes the heart. His new single “Distance” is about the exciting feeling of young love, the kind that takes over your mind and makes everything else in the world…
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Un:said captures motion and momentum on the electrifying “Isn't Over Yet”
As a recently critically acclaimed new release in the independent music scene, musician Un:said’s latest single "Isn’t Over Yet" won over numerous music fans immediately upon its launch. The…
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Ron Morven explores light, mystery, and motion in new visual journey “Es Vedrà”
Ron Morven delivers a visually stunning and emotionally-charged statement with his latest music video, “Es Vedrà.” The release, which fuses electronic music, cinematic textures, and immersive…
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Cold Court smash together every genre they can think of on debut EP "\ (^_^) / (aka HANDS UP)
Philadelphia-based duo Cold Court have released their debut EP, \ (^_^) / (aka HANDS UP). Made up of sibling co-producers and songwriters Mini Serrano (she/her) and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado…
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Meltt are languidly wistful on new album "Pathways"
Vancouver-based psych-rock band Meltt have released their new album, Pathways. A somewhat languid, deeply reflective piece, the album is the follow up to 2023’s Eternal Embers and a lengthy…
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Peppermint Heaven share a visual for their single "A.I" exploring what it means to be human…
L.A. duo Peppermint Heaven have spent the better part of a decade building a sound rooted in 80s-inspired retro-pop, so it's fitting that their new single tackles one of the most…
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Montee sits at the edge of UK garage with powerful new single "High on You"
German producer Montee has carved out a specific lane — tracks that hit on the dancefloor but refuse to leave their emotional baggage at the door.. On the surface, it's a house and UK garage…
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