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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
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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
The last time I spoke with Ananya Birla, she had just released her fourth single “Circles”, launched Mpower, and was juggling her role as a mental health advocate and international pop sensation. Now, Birla is releasing her debut EP, Fingerprint and has big plans for the future. On the first single of the EP, “Blackout”,
Luana Kiara’s voice is being heard across the world through her debut single “Trigger.” The Sweden-based Gambian singer tells a story of domestic abuse with an emotional video that features the singer dancing with a man as the romance escalates into violence. Luana Kiara’s dark R&B style has earned her great praise in Sweden, as
Editor’s Note: Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Megan Nicole isn’t just a YouTuber with over 4 million followers and 850 million views – she’s also a singer/songwriter and actress. The young artist has already done a studio film, headlining tour, produced original music and interviewed former First Lady Michelle Obama as part
Since 2016, Empara Mi has been perfecting her musical style and exploring a range of aesthetics. With almost 3 million streams on Spotify, the singer bravely explores emotional topics with her haunting and brooding vocals. In her most recent single, “Blood In The Water”, Empara Mi addresses the fracturing of relationships. The song was produced
Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Founded by Jessie Meehan and Merilou Salazar, WASI is the pop band that the world needs. Not only do their songs preach love and liberation, but every member is passionate about social justice outside of their music. Jessie Meehan works with the ACLU on creating a gender-inclusive
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Archie Blu grew up in the concert scene, surrounded by girls who, like her, idolized the stereotypical indie boys that made headlines. Now, years later, she’s decided to take matters into her own hands with female recreations of famous photos of male musicians. The series is called #BeYourOwnIndieBoy and is a perfect example of women taking