Staley Sharples

An Interview With: Puppy Angst

Philly-based quartet Puppy Angst first caught my attention with their single “In Sensitivity”, a sunny shoegaze anthem exuding chords and textures akin to ’90s guitar-pop jams running through the old FM radio in your mom’s car. The lyrics are blisteringly honest, penned by frontperson Alyssa Milman, who finds strength in sensitivity. I caught up with… [continued]
Essentials: “Diosa” – Nikky Bourbon

Vulnerability transforms into ferocity in Nikky Bourbon’s rallying cry “Diosa,” a rollicking torrent of feminist empowerment. “Diosa” is Bourbon’s celebration of her Latinx roots, released during Hispanic Heritage Month to honor her cultural expression of diosa, the divine feminine. “It represents connectedness with the universe and our power as women,” the singer/songwriter shares of the… [continued]
Interview: Cassie Marin Gets Vulnerable on LiL 5i5

Driving down Sunset Boulevard, a sun-bleached billboard is donned with a can’t-miss image—a hyper-stylized avatar representing the whimsical, futuristic vision of left-field pop musician Cassie Marin. The Los Angeles-based independent singer, songwriter, and producer is making her mark on the modern dance-pop evolution of today in her first full-length album, LiL 5i5. With a style… [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #053: Laces

Australian enigma Laces graces us with the first guest mix of 2022. Traversing ephemeral boundaries between genres, the vibrant producer’s hour-long mix oscillates between thoughtfully experimental electronica and choice-cut bangers. We sat down with the up-and-comer to discuss the aesthetic choices behind his selections, his releases with NLV Records and TREKKIE TRAX, and what to… [continued]
Album Review: BAD MODE – Hikaru Utada

“I can only make a song when there’s something I really need to write about,” Hikaru Utada confesses to Zane Lowe in their Apple Music interview discussing Utada’s newest album BAD MODE. Utada has experienced a rebirth of self over the past few years, experiencing the intensity of isolation on a public stage. BAD MODE… [continued]
Essentials: “Song of Saya (feat. Kellin Quinn)” – Original God

Midnight Society member Original God linked up with Sleeping of Sirens’ Kellin Quinn in his Good Charlotte-produced latest, “Song of Saya.” Based on the Japanese eroge horror title of the same name, “Song of Saya” is a darkly industrial take on the melodic post-hardcore sound of millennial youth. The trap-rock hybrid, produced by Billy Martin… [continued]
An Interview With: Arula

Following the release of her tantric-pop single “Break The Spell,” we caught up with multi-disciplinary San Francisco artist Arula about her creative passions and the message behind her music. Hi Arula, thanks for taking the time to connect with us. What’s something you wish more people knew about your work as an artist? I have… [continued]
Premiere: “By The Power Of” – So Durand

After a year filled with significant personal and professional accomplishments, So Durand shares breakbeat tune “By The Power Of” to cap off a successful 2021. With more music on the way next year, the track showcases a bit of what’s to come from the Canadian producer. You can pre-order “By The Power Of” on iTunes,… [continued]
An Interview with: Slow Motion

Following his collaborative new single with Victor Lou on Astralwerks, Slow Motion caught up with us to discuss working with the fellow Brazilian artist and how he keeps himself creatively refreshed. Stream “I’m Flying” on your preferred platform and read the interview below. Tell me about working together with Victor Lou on your song, “I’m… [continued]
Blastazoid Presents: NEVER GET OUT…

Halloween is nearly here—soundtrack the last week of spooky season with dark selections from New York-based DJ and curator Blastazoid. Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. Hey, I’m Jesse aka Blastazoid. I’m from a small town in upstate NY. I spend most of my free time rewatching old episodes of Jersey Shore and… [continued]