Interviews

Rising singer-songwriter Brooke Sause understands the role emotions play inwriting lyrics. Working on conjunction with her sister Breana, Brooke Sause […]

Most would describe Australian producer Odd Mob’s career as a slow burner. Listeners started taking notice nearly a decade ago

With a title like “The Roads,” Jonah Kagen’s folk-inflected latest single feels timely and prescient. The track drops as the

Get transported back to a Y2K rave with the fast-paced, high-energy, and eclectic sounds of Zorza. The DJ and producer

Conceptually, Space X conjures up a narrative of otherworldly exploration and reach-for-the-stars innovation. German-born DJ Boris Brejcha created a track

Recent full-length album Shift marks a new chapter for Australian producer Fractures.  Grouped in with ambient and liminal genres, Shift

As Millennials entered their 20s starting in the 2000s, the concept of a quarter-life crisis took off. Likely as a

Content: With their uplifting, destined-for the-radio name, Summerdrive takes listeners on a continuous nostalgia trip influenced by a mix of

It’s a bit hard to place a French duo ascendant vierge. On one hand, their sound leans toward the frenetic

There’s no single path to becoming an artist. Carina Allen – going by rlyblonde as a singer-songwriter – started as

At least in LGBTQIA+ pop culture, the coming-out movie is a cliché at this point. The coming out song? Not

Tribone’s music is meant to enthrall – put you in a trance-like state while encouraging your body to move. Listeners

Manchester, U.K.-based DJ, and producer Frameworks has gradually built a name for himself over the past decade. Listeners and audiences

A career change is a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. But, to go from Hollywood talent agent to up-and-coming DJ, it’s

Deep House saw a resurgence roughly eight years ago, first picking up steam in Europe before crossing the Atlantic. Producers

Nashville is a frequent source of inspiration for songwriters Hank Compton and Aksel Coe. Making up Homes at Night and

Going solo means distinguishing yourself from your group with both a new identity and new sound. Initially getting recognition as

Nearly every singer you can think of has written or sang lyrics about heartbreak. For up-and-comer Rachel Bochner, recent track

In the electronic dance music world, sound is branding. In turn, you’ll see artists start releasing music under a different

Vocalist and R&B songwriter Josef Lamercier never directly sought a music career. Recently releasing single “Figure It Out,” Lamercier was

DJ and producer NOISES didn’t take the slow and steady path. Instead, through a collaboration with Ekonovah, another up-and-comer at

Pop star LEXXE’s latest offering “X” works on two levels. One, the music and accompanying video pay tribute to dance

New York City remains a constant source of artistic inspiration, crossing genres and mainstream to independent spheres. West Coast-based producer

BENTLE embodies the essence of a bedroom producer taking his sound to the next level. Born Josh McVey in Brisbane,

Social media increasingly displays a falsely accessible version of perfection – one that doesn’t show the work (or filters) involved

Singer-songwriter Xondra isn’t afraid of being direct or reactionary. Rather, feminist themes and personal topics characterize a number of her

At this point in this 30-plus year career, calling Paul Oakenfold “legendary” feels like an understatement. Yes, he’s sold over

What’s authentic frequently surfaces as a theme among today’s more introspective, genre-crossing pop offerings. Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter Goldie Vargas strives

hree-piece indie rock band Goldpark is already looking ahead toward the end of 2022. At that point, they expect to

There’s no singular way to express grief. In crafting her latest track “Scissors,” Montreal-born singer-songwriter Laraw pulls from her unique

Dance music listeners were introduced to singer Kate Stewart – then performing under the name KStewart – in the mid-2010s.

When we picture California from a musical perspective, it can sound like a mishmash of surf rock, ska, and West

You might see the title of Peach Martine’s latest single “Romeo and Juliet” and think, “Not another love song.”  Yet,

Justin Jay’s career sounds like that of many producers over the past decade. He started out as a bedroom producer

If you want to feel the groove, listen to a Kevin Knapp track. He proclaimed his prowess back in 2012,

Singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz first made her mark roughly three years ago with “Legends,” designed as a philanthropic effort to support

How do you spell success? For some bands, that might be having legions of fans familiar with a single song

Ever since electronic dance music reached a degree of chart-topping popularity nearly a decade ago, a defined line has existed

What counts as a comeback these days? If someone never left – or focused their attention elsewhere – is their

Ed Staal is discovering his voice. On past successes like “Summer Girl” and “3AM,” that was Justin Timberlake-style crooning over

Motherhood means changes, no matter what you do. It’s thinking about your child, and the world they’re growing up in.