• An Interview With: aiwake and Saen.

    An Interview With: aiwake and Saen.

    Producers aiwake and Saen. recently collaborated on an EP, #99000A. We spoke to them about the process of working together, and the songs that bring them joy. I want to get an idea of those behind the curtain as it, so when it comes to music who is your guilty pleasure as it were? Seth [continued]

  • Essentials: “Walking (feat. Knox Fortune)” – Pomo

    Essentials: “Walking (feat. Knox Fortune)” – Pomo

    You can almost feel the warm rays of sunshine on your skin when you press play on Pomo‘s new single “Walking,” his first single in nearly two years. Previously, the producer spent time focused on other projects, assisting Anderson.Paak in creating his three studio albums and working with artists like Mac Miller and Chloe x [continued]

  • Premiere + Interview: RamonPang Speaks About “Thin Sand” and the Creative Process

    Premiere + Interview: RamonPang Speaks About “Thin Sand” and the Creative Process

    RamonPang takes listeners on a journey through glimmering, experimental soundscapes in his latest single “Thin Sand”. We spoke to the up-and-coming producer about his new song and his unique approach to making music. Tell me about yourself. What should our readers know about you?  My name is Ramon and I live in Los Angeles. I [continued]

  • Essentials: Secondwind – Werk

    Essentials: Secondwind – Werk

    Secondwind, the latest EP from Vancouver producer and DJ Werk, is a stylish and forward thinking body of electronic music. The EP, his first in five years, brings a blend of new era and classic dance and electronic styles to the table. “This project was about me learning how to dissect my tracks, strip away [continued]

  • Review: Coastal – Bandeauxx

    Review: Coastal – Bandeauxx

    Coastal does not feel like a product of the lockdown that it was produced in. The EP takes the listener on a sonic holiday, with Miami artist Bandeauxx leading you on an audio world tour as if the lockdown was a mere memory. Clocking in at just over 10 minutes, its a some much needed [continued]

  • YouTuber and Musician KennieJD on Life as a Digital Creator

    YouTuber and Musician KennieJD on Life as a Digital Creator

    I had the chance to connect with one of my favorite YouTubers, KennieJD. KennieJD’s YouTube channel is primarily focused on beauty, but with a twist of her hilarious personality. She also writes and produces her own music, recently releasing her second full-length EP, Black Neon, in 2020. We discussed her evolution as a digital creator, [continued]

  • Essentials: “Catch My Breath” – N3WPORT

    Essentials: “Catch My Breath” – N3WPORT

    N3WPORT is once again adding to his exciting EP, Catch My Breath. In addition to the previously released “Catch My Breath” and “Reload,” he has released “Dark Eyes,” a haunting track featuring braev. Catch My Breath is a beautiful study in the way music is able to capture the imagination and shift effortlessly with mood. [continued]

  • Essentials: “Oh! Southern Wind” – JINTANA & EMERALDS

    Essentials: “Oh! Southern Wind” – JINTANA & EMERALDS

    Journey to a place that lies between memory and fantasy in “Oh! Southern Wind,” Jintana & Emeralds‘ first single after a seven-year hiatus. Inspired by the retro harmonies of The Diamonds and The Ronettes, the Japanese six-piece explores a sound that effortlessly floats between dreamy bedroom pop and nostalgic doo-wop. Band members Jintana Emeralds, Kashif [continued]

  • Essentials: “Bon Bon (Mike Lindsay Remix)” – Songhoy Blues

    Essentials: “Bon Bon (Mike Lindsay Remix)” – Songhoy Blues

    “Bon Bon (Mike Lindsay Remix)” is fun and danceable take on one of the standout tracks from Songhoy Blues‘ 2020 album Optimisme. The remix sees the UK based Malian rock band put their song in the hands of Mercury prize-winning musician Mike Lindsay of electronic folk band Tunng amongst others. Released on Transgressive Records, Lindsay [continued]

  • Yung Skrrt Discusses Making Music On The Internet and Taking Creative Risks

    Yung Skrrt Discusses Making Music On The Internet and Taking Creative Risks

    Fresh off the success of his viral hit “McDonalds,” I talked to beatmaker and creative genius Yung Skrrt about his career as a musician, and where he sees the industry pivoting next. Staley Sharples: It’s happening! We’re doing this. How is life? What’s going on? Yung Skrrt: I’m doing pretty good. Just finished a lot [continued]