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My Exclusive Interview With Aestrea
Aestrea takes on a lot of personas in her music—a space explorer, a bedroom pop singer, an abandoned bride—but every release has a distinctly ethereal, luminous sound that complements her delicate aesthetic and soft, angelic vocals. With over 10,000 Instagram followers and nearly 60,000 monthly Spotify listeners, the Internet is waiting to see what she'll do next. Luckily, you don't have to wait for a peek behind the scenes: this interview dives into her aesthetic, her early work and her latest track, offering a look at the artist behind the white veil.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout 10 hours ago in Beat
The 14-year-old Miami-based dancer and emerging recording artist teams with veteran songwriter and music executive Eric T. Johnson on a personal song about growth, confidence and embracing imperfection.
Fourteen-year-old dancer, content creator and emerging recording artist Alyssa Wong is bringing a message of self-acceptance to her music with her new original single, “Good Enough,” dropping this Friday. Co-written by Wong, veteran songwriter and music executive Eric T. Johnson, and songwriter-producer Daniel Jacobson, professionally known as Danny Jay, the song explores the pressure to meet expectations while learning to recognize one’s own worth.
By Jimmy Stars Worldabout 11 hours ago in Beat
Record Label Spotlight: Fox Food Records
Based in Mirfield, UK, Fox Food Records is an indie label that signs slowcore, ambient, folk and dream pop artists with a uniquely rustic sound that you probably won't hear on the radio. When you scroll through their discography, you'll see collages, analog photos, original art and other oddities that contribute to the label's DIY vibe. In addition to digital releases, most of their albums come with a physical release that includes a cassette, a thank-you card and a small gift or two.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 days ago in Beat
Kylie Marshall Is Ready to Run Straight Into Hollywood’s Spotlight
There is an interesting moment in a young performer’s career when ambition begins to turn into opportunity. The preparation continues, the uncertainty remains, but suddenly there are stages to step onto, characters to explore, and audiences who are hearing a name for the first time. For actress and singer Kylie Marshall, that moment offers plenty to look forward to.
By Marquee Current Entertainment News3 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Lavender Fire
Lavender Fire isn't afraid to let her performances speak for themselves, and when you listen to her music, you can't help but admire her clean, stripped-down production that allows her piano and vocals to shine through. Most of her songs also tell a personal story, turning her albums into a tapestry of lessons and life experiences. This interview explores her background, her inspirations and the recurring symbolism in her work—and once you're armed with this knowledge, you'll never listen to her albums the same way again.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 days ago in Beat
Randy Edelman's Green Park: An Autumn Love Letter to London in Ten Songs
There is a particular hour in London in late October when the light goes soft and amber, the plane trees of Green Park let go of their leaves one by one, and the whole city seems to lower its voice. Randy Edelman has bottled that hour. His new album, Green Park, released September 25 on Cherry Red Records, is ten original songs written, arranged and produced by Edelman himself, and it arrives at exactly the right moment of the year, when the air turns crisp and the heart turns inward.
By Jimmy Stars World5 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Mia Van De Loo
open book isn't just the title of Mia Van De Loo's debut EP—it's also a fitting description for an artist who puts her heart into her lyrics, talks freely about the songwriting process and uses her soft yet captivating vocals to cultivate an intimate listening experience. She believes that "anyone willing to get to know my heart through my songs deserves to know it in its entirety," and once you've read this deep dive into her past, present and future, listening to her music becomes twice as rewarding. Don't hesitate to listen to "quicksand" afterward; this is your chance to become a day-one fan before she goes viral.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Meander
Growing up in Australia with Chinese immigrant parents, Meander has a rich heritage and a lifetime of experience that she effortlessly infuses into her music. Her recent self-titled EP is warm, sunny and breezy, but it also addresses heavier topics that, to some listeners, are instantly relatable. This interview goes in depth into the childhood experiences that shaped Meander, leading her to pivot from an unwanted medical career to a new life as a singer and songwriter with a bold story to tell.
By Kaitlin Shanks13 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Trin Alex
For Trin Alex, songwriting isn't just a hobby. It's also a way for her to process her emotions, celebrate nature and let others know that they're not alone, even when they're at their lowest. When you listen to her music, you might feel some comfort, too--and while you're at it, you'll appreciate her rich vocals and heavy production that draw you into a world of Colorado landscapes and faded childhood memories. This is the time to jump in early, because Trin Alex just might be the next big star in the indie world.
By Kaitlin Shanks14 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Sirena
When you listen to sirena's music, you're diving into a shadowy world of late-night performances, dark city streets and angelic harmonies that practically lift you off the ground. In fact, her music and aesthetic are so intertwined that it seems like a mistake to enjoy one without the other. This interview dives into the thought process behind her hazy blue snapshots and deep, passionate records--and once you return to the surface, you'll feel like part of your subconscious is irrevocably changed.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Camilla Manor
Forests, blue skies and summer breezes are a few of the things that define Camilla Manor's aesthetic, and she skillfully incorporates her love for nature to create relaxing bedroom pop--which, occasionally, has a dark undercurrent beneath the cozy, lo-fi production. She's also found success as an online fitness instructor, with over 30,000 subscribers waiting to see what she'll post next. Her first album, Loop-de-Loop , takes inspiration from a variety of places--her childhood, her relationship, her trips to Big Sur--to create a cohesive work that practically spans an entire lifetime.
By Kaitlin Shanks18 days ago in Beat
12 Songs I Discovered on a Burned CD From 2008
Growing up, I never had an iPod, but I had the next best thing: an off-brand Walkman, a desktop computer with Internet access and a stack of blank CDs. With Limewire's help, I could download virtually any song I wanted and listen to it any time without waiting for radio play. Before streaming revolutionized the music industry, I had a CD holder loaded with illegally copied albums, mixtape-style CDs like this one and a few legally acquired records.
By Kaitlin Shanks22 days ago in Beat