As someone who is mixed and played the Chinese guzheng growing up, I was absolutely floored to interview experimental pop artist, Jett Kwong. Kwong uses the Chinese guzheng, an instrument composed of 21 strings, to create a stunning and ethereally unique sound. Her latest single, “Cream”, perfectly replicates soothing summer vibes while maintaining a traditional
Lauren Silva created her electro-pop alter ego “Monti” to create emotional and thought-provoking music. The singer-songwriter’s tracks narrate her turbulent past, which includes living on the streets and escaping gang life and drug and alcohol abuse. Her debut EP, “This is You”, is particularly personal and encapsulates Monti’s experiences overcoming so many hardships early on.
Having already performed with Halsey and Niall Horan, sold out Sony Theatre in Buenos Aires twice and three concerts in Toronto, and released her debut album Stranger, Lula Miranda is a force to be reckoned with. In her latest single, “Confessions”, Miranda sings an open and honest tune about how life is better when lived
Famous for their heartwarming and tearjerking performance of “Heaven’s Not Too Far” on America’s Got Talent, Josh, Bethany and Manny are finding much-deserved success in music. Better known as We Three, the sibling trio just wrapped up their debut national tour and released a new mix of their hit single, “Lifeline.” Amidst their busy promo schedule,
Six years. That’s how long Hayden James has been writing, recording, and perfecting his debut album, Between Us. During that time, James acquired 250 million streams globally and earned platinum and gold status on multiple tracks. Most recently, the Australian electro-pop artist collaborated with the Venice-based, all-female skateboard collective, GRLSWIRL. Together, the two acts filmed
Aside from being a rising R&B/Pop artist, Shenna is a songwriter, model, and activist. With over 1 million streams on Spotify, the young singer has extended her reach into being a brand ambassador for companies like Reebok and Master & Dynamic. Her upbeat and spirited music has been featured on shows such as The Bad
Getting in your own way isn’t a novel concept. This is why rising pop star, Talii, wanted to create a track that explored what it means to find your true self and let them take the wheel. “Front Seat” tells the story of a girl learning to love and embrace the woman she’s become. Not
TRACE took a risk after the success of her first EP and it paid off. The young artist moved to LA and made the decision to whole-heartedly pursue music. TRACE wrote “All My Friends” while navigating friendships through the change, but now, a couple of years later, the track is a reflection piece. In the
Editor’s Note: Responses have been edited for clarity and length. Since their union in 2004, Brazilian husband-and-wife duo Mixhell has created their own brand of music. The band, which is made up of Laima Leyton and Iggor Cavalera, has released a series of unique synth-pop tracks, the latest being “Killer Whale.” Made in collaboration with
Snow Ghosts aren’t afraid of being thorough in their music making. The trio, comprised of Ross Tones, Hannah Cartwright, and Oliver Knowles, just released their new album A Quiet Ritual which has been over two years in the making. Written in a castle in Wiltshire, each song is carefully crafted with authentic sounds and topped
Valencia James is no stranger to hardship. After her family home burnt down in the infamous Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado, the singer wrote the single “Flames” to encapsulate her emotions while dealing with the tragedy. The Sydney, Australia based artist has honed in on her dark-pop music style and isn’t afraid of peering into
Scarlett Blu always had a niche for adventure. After sailing and diving in the world’s oceans, she was devastated by the plastic pollution that littered such beautiful bodies of water. Immediately, Blu felt a sense of responsibility, which is what prompted her to name her band, The Trash Mermaids. Through her music and with the