July 27, 2019By Ariel Zedric
Xav A. began his singing career as a member of the ‘Dartmouth Aires‘, an acapella group that was featured on NBC’s third season of The Sing-Off. Since then, the artist has found his place in retro pop/R&B music. Affinity is proud to premiere Xav’s single, “Let It Be”, which was inspired by the Bee Gees track,
July 25, 2019By Ron Rocky Coloma
Recording artist and plus-sized model Gabby Fe has recently released her newest single, “Better.” Fe is known for creating and performing pop-soul tunes, such as her first song, “Prioritize.” On top of that, she’s also amassed over 23,000 followers on Instagram and helped raise money and awareness to end human trafficking. We got the chance
July 19, 2019By Ron Rocky Coloma
A prominent collegiate wrestler at Columbia University, Dylan Geick gained popularity when he opened up about his sexuality to his friends in Stevenson High School. Featured in Outsports and in The New York Times, the internet personality’s decision to be sincere about his identity spread like wildfire—garnering him 728,000 followers on Instagram. Aside from being
July 14, 2019By Phyllis Feng
Like four peas in a pod, former Buzzfeed members Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, Zach Kornfield and Eugene Lee Yang are among the internet’s most beloved entourage of YouTubers. Sensational, hilarious and down-to-earth, they embody the spirit of YouTube in a multitude of ways that never fail to capture the hearts of their viewers. Currently, they’re
July 11, 2019By Dafny Flores
Amazon kicked off their highly anticipated sales of the year in New York with its fifth annual Prime Day Concert on July 10. The concert, which was exclusive to Prime members, featured a diverse mix of female musicians that the audience could enjoy in the nearly three-hour concert hosted by Jane Lynch and accompanied by
July 2, 2019By Ariel Zedric
Editor’s Note: The following interview has been edited for clarity and length. Katey Brooks is no stranger to hardship. Growing up inside a cult and grieving the loss of two loved ones early on, Brooks finds refuge in song. Over the years, the artist has also struggled to come to terms with her sexuality, only
June 28, 2019By Ariel Zedric
Aria Wunderland does brave, independent, and empowering better than anyone else. The alternative-pop singer-songwriter is constantly searching for a deeper meaning and delivering music that resonates with what she believes in. The artist’s latest release, “Risk It All”, is a call to all women to be courageous and assertive. The music video only continues to
June 26, 2019By Ron Rocky Coloma
An indelible face in the fashion industry, Noa Taieb is a model and a YouTuber who creates videos on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. The 21-year-old originated from Tunisia and Algeria but was born in Paris. The YouTube personality moved to the United States in 2015 to study at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a
June 25, 2019By Ariel Zedric
Greg Driscoll and Brendan Eprile are the masterminds behind the newest rock/pop band, Fab The Duo. While writing their debut single, “American Icon”, the artists pulled upon personal experiences. A combination of rock, pop, and blues, the single is musically modern with a retro undertone, while also preaching inclusion and acceptance. I sat down with
June 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
June 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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.
June 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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