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Zeke Thomas, son of NBA legend Isiah Thomas, isn’t only a known DJ and producer, he’s also the first male advocate for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Zeke’s assault story has provided a male survivors perspective on the issue and has allowed many other male-identifying survivors to come forward with their stories. The young
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
Lila Rose, also known as ANIIML, is a one-of-a-kind artist. Working also as a producer, film-maker, and activist, Rose is passionate about everything she does. Her spine-tingling music is a concoction of EDM and R&B that falls under its very own genre, ‘witch-pop’. As a singer-songwriter, ANIIML’s mystic style has earned her music a spot
Sisters, Kelli and Kayla, know how influential music can be, which is why they are using their platform to spread a message of gender quality. Through their country-pop music, the duo is all about promoting girl power. In 2016, the duo formed Wild Fire and proceeded to work hard fine-tuning their craft. Since then, the
RVBY MY DEAR is the art-pop project of Gabbi Coenen, a singer/songwriter who hailed from Perth, Western Australia before settling in Brooklyn, NY. While attending jazz school, the artist sought out other people like herself to play music with, and thus, in 2012, RVBY MY DEAR was born. Like most artists, music operates as an
Editor’s Note: Responses have been edited for length and clarity. What started as a segment in her school’s talent show at age eight has now turned into a career for rising country singer/songwriter Chase Martin. The real story began when Martin abandoned plans of attending college to move to Nashville, TN and pursue music. The
Home isn’t just one place for the singer/songwriter WILSN. She splits her time between Melbourne and Nashville, while managing to release hit after hit and stay true to herself. At the beginning of her career, WILSN made a promise to herself to only make music that made her happy, and she’s kept it ever since.
Maddie Ross just gets it. From creating down-to-Earth music to being a queer role model for teens across the country, this indie singer does it all. In fact, Ross’ debut, full-length Never Have I Ever, which comes out May 10th, was created entirely by women! The album is inspired by ’90s and early ’00s film
Fresh off the plane from the C2C: Country to Country music festivals in Dublin, London, and Glasgow, Caroline Jones released her new single, “Chasin’ Me”. The pop-country artist tells a story with her latest song, taking the listener along for a ride as a suitor breaks down the defences of a woman running away from
When filous began making musical movies at 16, the future was clear. His affinity towards instruments coupled with his curiosity has led him to tuneful success and now, the 22-year-old Austrian producer is responsible for hits like “Bicycle” ft. klei and the remix of Alina Baraz’s “Floating” ft. Khalid. For his most recent release, filous
Electronic pop artist Salt Ashes is making a name for herself with her sultry voice and vibrant music. Chains literally can’t hold the artist down in the music video for her newest single, “Don’t”. Written during a studio session turned confessional, Salt Ashes speaks only the truth regarding her feelings towards relationships and pours her heart
At only 21 years old, Gia Woods is breaking stereotypes and building bridges. Her traditional Persian upbringing is an unlikely combination with her passion for music, but growing up Woods was adamant about teaching herself an assortment of instruments and faithfully fangirling over artists like Madonna and Radiohead. After choosing the moniker Gia Woods and
