June 8, 2019By Dafny Flores
Rio de Janeiro, 1959: a place where men, race and fame rule the political and social spectrum of the beaches and night clubs. Not much has changed throughout the years. Yet, the norms are challenged by Maria Luiza, a housewife from São Paulo, who embraces her alter ego Malu to open a live music club,
June 7, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
June 6, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 31, 2019By Ariel Zedric
Fresh off their hit “All You Got Is Gold” which was one of the most popular tracks featured in Netflix’s “The Haunting of Hill House”, Venice trio, The Great Escape, is back, this time with a homage to immigrants. Their new music powered short film “Where Do We Go From Here” features 30 immigrants each
May 30, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 26, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 20, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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”,
May 19, 2019By Ariel Zedric
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
May 17, 2019By Ariel Zedric
The brother-sister duo Cooper and Gatlin have gone above and beyond with their latest single “Fragile.”. The LA-based singers pull from their background in Tennessee to create a perfect blend of acoustic and electric sounds. As both songwriters and musicians, the duo strives to make their music personal and heartfelt. In order to add another
May 5, 2019By Ariel Zedric
TELYKast is the culmination of the musical talents of Kyle Tonoli, Linus AK, and Trevor Klaiman: a trio that lives and breathes music. Each hailing from different states, they bonded over their love for high energy pop and are now on a mission to rid the world of the stereotype that EDM lacks substance. Since