Since her run on American Idol, Dakota Cohen has been taking the music industry by storm. The young firecracker has a powerful voice and an even more important message: independence and confidence. The music video for her latest song, “No One”, was brought to life by a group of determined and creative teenagers, a trope
Emma White is not one to accept inequality. With the release of her new single “Ten Year Town”, the artist also announced the launch of her female-owned label, Whitehouse Records. Based in Nashville, the label was created to satisfy the need of a company that specifically caters to female artists. Hailing from a musical background,
Canadian country artist, Kalsey Kulyk, is as honest as it gets. Her latest single, “Bad Liar”, tells an all-too-common story of confronting an ex. Music has always played an important role in Kulyk’s life. After getting diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in high school, the young artist battled for her life and wrote songs to record
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
As with anything concerning social media and the proliferation of an internet-centric culture, Insta-poetry is treated with the usual package deal approach of hate and love. Despite the abundant successes and enthusiastic fanbases of poets such as Rupi Kaur, Lang Leav, Amanda Lovelace and Yrsa Daley-Ward, a creeping sense of disapproval veins through it all.
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
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
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
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
A recent graduate of the University of Southern California, David Ayscue’s debut album, Southwood Waltz, narrates his journey thus far and the transition into adulthood that he now faces. Ayscue’s San Francisco Bay Area childhood is what first exposed him to new music genres and inspired him to begin playing at open mics and students
