We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Simons over Zoom video! Fresh off the release of his new studio album ‘Identity Crisis’ and a coast-to-coast US tour with 2Cellos, LA based songwriter Matt Simons has revealed the music video for “Years,” featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from his biggest concert tour to-date. One of the most vulnerable tracks on the new album, rich in subtle production and an emotive feel, “Years” features Matt’s exquisite pop songwriting in full force. A sto...
May 14, 2022•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Yxngxr1 over Zoom video! Born and raised in Cardiff, UK, he stirred up buzz with his DIY record “Tyler” during 2019 whilst holding down a post school day job at Foot Locker. Following its viral explosion, he quickly tallied tens of millions of streams across fan favorite singles such as “Rather Do,” “RockStore,” “721,” “Pigeons,” and more. Simultaneously, he released a flurry of full-length projects, namely Childhood Dreams [2019], I Don’t Suit Hats [2020], YE...
May 13, 2022•49 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bella Dose over Zoom video! Bella Dose, named one of People’s “25 Emerging Musical Artists You Should Add to Your Playlist”, recently released their next single “BITE!” 2021 proved to be a successful year for emerging LatinX talent, Bella Dose. The Latina girl group made quiet the introduction over the summer with the TikTok success of their song ‘Si Me Llamas', which is about leaving that toxic ex “on read.” Off their debut EP ‘SUELTA', the dance friendly tra...
May 11, 2022•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Budjerah over Zoom video! Ahead of his first international tour this month, Budjerah reveals the moody official video for his latest single “Get Down”. The track is featured on his second EP Conversations, out now via Warner Records. On “Get Down,” producer Matt Corby’s sparkling, glitched-out synths give way to one of Conversations’ most affecting songs, a sleek jam whose ebb-and-flow melody underscores lyrics about anxiously forging forward through one’s you...
May 11, 2022•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing St. Lucia over Zoom video! Led by husband-and-wife duo South Africa-born Jean-Philip Grobler and Germany-born Patti Beranek, St. Lucia retreat from a fractured world on fire and into the glow of a rapturous synth-spiked electro-pop catharsis—like a dance party at the edge of existence. Now signed to Nettwerk Records, the group beams out a light of their own and shines brighter than ever. “In a way, this is my personal rebellion against the darkness of the worl...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Duquette Johnston over Zoom video! Duquette Johnston has shared "Mystics," an ode to the enduring strength of unconditional love and the emotional toll we face when nearly losing it. Written by the Birmingham, Alabama musician for his wife and creative partner Morgan, the song centers on finding beauty in those unbreakable bonds when it feels like everything else around you is falling apart. For Duquette and Morgan, this came as they built their lives together...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bestfriend over Zoom video! Canadian bedroom pop duo Bestfriend are back. After their wildly successful EP, places i've lived, the duo announce a sister EP, places i've left, and share the lead single "Someplace Else," a dreamy bedroom pop bop. Nostalgic, romantic, and sugary sweet, "Someplace Else" is all about crushing on someone, and frankly, "It might be the most purely happy song we have ever written, really," the band notes. Leading listeners into a drea...
May 08, 2022•57 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Mertzlufft over Zoom video! Composer, writer and TikTok creator Daniel Mertzlufft ('Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) is the mastermind behind the TikTok musical, "For You, Paige." For You, Paige, is the first ever TikTok musical to be performed live on stage, in New York City, and streamed globally on TikTok via the @TikTok handle. Starring Roman Banks (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) and Sri Ramesh (EarCandy), the “For You, Paige” musical...
May 07, 2022•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Anderson East over Zoom video! GRAMMY® Award-nominated Alabama-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and performer Anderson East has released his new album M.W.N.D. / F.A.M.E. The reimagined recording of his critically acclaimed studio album Maybe We Never Die is available to stream and download beginning today HERE via Elektra/Low Country Sound. Last year, East reimagined, recut, and re-recorded his fifth full-length offering, Maybe We Never Die, live ...
May 06, 2022•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Young Rising Sons over Zoom video! New Jersey indie pop act Young Rising Sons recently released their debut album Still Point In A Turning World. Young Rising Sons have done just what their moniker describes—rising from strength to strength. The single "Passenger" is a track that is desperately needed as we entered 2022. In a period of time where everyone opts to be reminded of the negative and dismal aspects of the world, Young Rising Sons is choosing to do t...
May 05, 2022•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Hart over Zoom video! The Grammy-nominated vocalist Beth Hart has been gearing up for the release of her “Black Dog” music video for months, but unfortunately for undisclosed reasons, she isn’t able to include the audio. Never one to withhold from her fans, Hart decided to release the video anyway – just without the audio – in what may be the first ever “silent” music video release. Directed by Greg Watermann, the “Black Dog” music video comes on the heel...
May 04, 2022•56 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing JOHNNYSWIM over Zoom video! JOHNNYSWIM, the acclaimed husband and wife singer-songwriter duo of Amanda Sudano-Ramirez and Abner Ramirez, release their fourth full-length album, JOHNNYSWIM. Predominantly produced by Abner, the album includes additional production from Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Malay (Frank Ocean, Sam Smith) and Harold Brown as well as a feature collaboration with acclaimed Houston-based artist Tobe Nwigwe on “Desmond’s Song.”...
May 03, 2022•37 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Star2 over Zoom video! Star2 is an Asian-American singer, songwriter and rapper who seamlessly blends pop, R&B and hip-hop for an enthralling immersion of sound. Raised in inauspicious circumstances, Star2 takes influence from overcoming his life struggles, creating music that is bold, high-spirited and soulful. "Run Away", Star2’s staggering new “conscious rap” release, documents the crushing social and environmental catastrophes that plague our world and...
May 02, 2022•24 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Becca Stevens over Zoom video! GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Becca Stevens and GRAMMY Award-winning Attacca Quartet recently released their collaborative album Becca Stevens | Attacca Quartet, on GroundUP Music. Nearly a decade ago, Stevens was approached by pianist, composer, and conductor Stephen Prutsman to reimagine some of her songs with string arrangements for a performance at San Diego's Mainly Mozart Festival. It would become a life-changing oppor...
May 01, 2022•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Catie Turner over Zoom video! Critically acclaimed, multi-million streaming singer-songwriter Catie Turner is back with her latest single, “Nothing.” A self-proclaimed “bullshitter” who “drives self-help books into the ground,” Turner is back with her profound and poignant lyricism, this time in the form of a high energy, pop smash. Turner – who only just wrapped a major US run supporting Canadian pop band Valley – will kick off her summer as special guest on ...
Apr 30, 2022•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Meghan Linsey over Zoom video! No. 1 Billboard recording artist, Meghan Linsey, recently released her latest single, "If You Need Me Don't." This project is bringing The Voice alum back to her soulful, blues-driven New Orleans roots. Linsey recruited a stellar lineup of musicians for the track.. The single was produced by Linsey's husband and GRAMMY-nominated producer, Tyler Cain (Gramps Morgan, Ashley Monroe, Aloe Blacc). About Meghan Linsey: With her soulful...
Apr 29, 2022•52 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pigeons Playing Ping Pong over Zoom video! Acclaimed Baltimore funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has recently released their new studio album Perspective. Perspective seamlessly blends effervescent lyricism with groovy instrumentation, confidently creating P4’s most ambitious studio work to date. The Maryland-based group —Greg Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], and Alex “Gator” Petropulos [drums, vocals]— wi...
Apr 28, 2022•58 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Northlane over Zoom video! Australia's heavy trailblazers NORTHLANE have released their sixth album, Obsidian, via Believe. Northlane's new offering, Obsidian, is their most expansive and dynamic album yet. Self-recorded and self-produced, the sound Northlane have been working towards over the span of their career has been fully realised on Obsidian. Sonically spanning the gamut of their entire discography, Northlane's trademark heavy comfortably coexists with...
Apr 27, 2022•54 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Netta over Zoom video! Eurovision star Netta dropped her empowerment anthem “I Love My Nails” earlier this month and recently released an incredible live video performance of the song, where she instrumentalizes her nails (intentionally or not, it will definitely give you Dolly Parton “9 To 5” vibes for it!). With a dose of self-confidence and self-love, “I Love My Nails” is an uplifting reclamation of the little things we do just for ourselves that get us bac...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sondre Lerche over Zoom video! Sondre Lerche released Avatars of Love, his most ambitious work to date, via PLZ / InGrooves. The 14 song double album features contributions from AURORA, CHAI, Felicia Douglass (Dirty Projectors), Mary Lattimore, Rodrigo Alarcon, and Ana Müller. On April 30, Lerche will embark on his first US tour in more than 5 years. The tour will make stops in Seattle Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and more. Find a full list of tour dates bel...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Stefano May over Zoom video! Stefano is a singer, songwriter and piano virtuoso who fuses soul, pop and classical for an enthralling musical journey. The talented songwriter’s music is marked by hope, love and connection in the aim to heal. Born in Soveria Mannelli, Italy, Stefano took to music at an early age and began classical piano training at age seven. He quickly gained notoriety by performing on popular Italian TV shows, and since then has collaborated ...
Apr 24, 2022•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Em Beihold over Zoom video! Emerging as one of the year’s breakthrough acts, Los Angeles singer and songwriter Em Beihold (pronounced bye-hold) unveils the music video for her buzzing single “Numb Little Bug” Moon Projects/Republic Records. The visual seamlessly translates the song’s story and energy to the screen, evoking her sharp sense of humor and even sharper songwriting sensibility in the process. It serves as the perfect companion to this rising hit! “N...
Apr 22, 2022•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Davis over Zoom video! Brandon Davis' grassroots popularity is skyrocketing and PEOPLE calls him a “TikTok sensation.” He sold out the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA over capacity on word of mouth and his 1.6+ million TikTok fans alone. He sold out a Georgia venue over capacity a few weeks later — people were standing in the back of the room to hear Davis and his guitar. Davis was hand-picked by Tim McGraw to open for his 2022 tour. Prior to making musi...
Apr 22, 2022•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Kawika Young over Zoom video! Justin Kawika Young, the singer songwriter who has honed his sublime skills as a member of Colbie Caillat’s band and as a co-founder of their hit collective Gone West, has struck out on his own and is sharing a new song—the effortlessly melodic “Back To The Blue.” One of the most uplifting songs in his repertoire, Young weaves past experience and newfound wisdom with heady ocean metaphors that vividly illustrate his post br...
Apr 21, 2022•53 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Malcolm over Zoom video! Steven Malcolm intends to make 2022 his breakout year with the announcement of his third studio album, Tree, due out June 3, 2022, through IVAV, a division of Curb | Word Entertainment. He sets the tone for the project with the spellbinding track “Respect” produced by renowned DJ/Producer Sango and UMoore. Malcolm is curving the fakes and claiming a stake as an exceptional force in hip-hop, no questions asked with “Respect”. The...
Apr 19, 2022•22 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Autumn Rowe over Zoom video! Autumn Rowe recently won “Album of The Year” for WE ARE at the 64th Grammy Awards! Autumn was also nominated for 3 additional award for her contributions to Jon Batiste’s WE ARE. Autumn co-wrote five of the album’s 13 tracks, and received nominations for “Record of the Year” for “Freedom” (a track she also produced); “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for “I Need You” and “Best R&B Album” for WE ARE. The legendary songwrite...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Ballroom Thieves over Zoom video! While never shying away from topics and ideas they are passionate about, The Ballroom Thieves – Martin Earley and Calin Peters – have charmed fans around the country. Their catalog has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, garnered key press (NPR Music, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post) and radio support, and gained a loyal live following, with sold-out shows and festival spots at Boston Calling, Newport Folk, and Cal...
Apr 17, 2022•51 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Willis’ over Zoom video! Singer, songwriter and keyboard player Michelle Willis’ sophomore record Just One Voice is out now on GroundUP Music. Featuring performances by David Crosby, Michael McDonald, Taylor Ashton, Grégoire Maret and Becca Stevens, the album is produced with Fab Dupont (Andre 3000, Gregory Porter). In celebration of the new release, Willis is debuting a new video for the single “How Come,” featuring vocals by Michael McDonald.. “How ...
Apr 17, 2022•53 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing girlfriends over Zoom video! Pop-punk duo girlfriends (Travis Mills + Nick Gross)announce their new album (e)motion sickness out June 17th via Big Noise and release two exhilarating new tracks, "High Again" and "Toaster for a Swim." “High Again” mixes different contradictions with a lyrical playfulness akin to Panic! At The Disco and begins with a simple guitar strum, while “Toaster For A Swim” takes the drama of a breakup and turns it up to 11 with a fiery bl...
Apr 15, 2022•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hrishikesh Hirway over Zoom video! Acclaimed musician and Song Exploder host/creator Hrishikesh Hirway’s first EP under his own name, Rooms I Used to Call My Own, is out now. The album features collaborations with a long list of acclaimed artists, songwriters and producers including Yo-Yo Ma, Jay Som, Baths, Jenny Owen Youngs, Jimmy Tamborello (The Postal Service, Dntel), Jonathan Snipes (Clipping), John Mark Nelson and Grammy-winners John Congleton (St. Vince...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min
