Artist Interview: “So Much For Summer – EP” by Lutfia
Q: I love the energy of your new EP ‘So Much For Summer’. What’s the inspiration behind it? Lutfia: The inspiration behind the EP was wanting to make a project that represented all the different facets of my personality as an artist and as a human being as well. I think there’s something about the […]
Artist Interview: “Paradise” by Jai Winter
Q: I love the storytelling in “Paradise”, what was your creative process like? JAI WINTER: I actually had a crush on a coworker at the time and I knew it wasn’t going anywhere so I thought to myself “let me write a song about her”. The lyrics just came naturally as I wrote. There’s so […]
Artist Interview: “Falling” by Stemin
Q: I love the smooth soundscapes in “Falling.” Can you tell us more about this collaboration with Chiara Stroia? STEMIN: I have always been a big fan of Chiara, her voice and her sound, as well as her artistic path and projects she has been working on. Not only is she a great artist and […]
Artist Interview: “Greatest Love” by Anna Elizabeth Luther
Q: I love the storytelling in “Greatest Love.” Can you give us an insight into the story behind it? ANNA ELIZABETH LUTHER: Thank you! This song is all about that love that, for whatever reason, couldn’t last. And the mental and emotional processing that comes after. I think sometimes after breakups we hold on to […]
Review & Press Interview: “Pretty & Paid 2.0” by Pap Chanel
As a country girl, Pap Chanel’s unapologetic lyricism and attitude separates her from others. The 22-year-old rising hip-hop star from Milledgeville, Georgia was never afraid to stand up, speak up, and be different. Pap, which stands for “pretty and paid” is her own brand and personal mantra that advocates women to be themselves, be their […]
Artist Interview: “Love Of My Life” by Carl De Villa
Q: I love the tender feelings of “Love of My Life.” What is the inspiration behind the song? CARL DE VILLA: I loved this song when I was a teenager and it grew stronger in me when I lost my mum due to cancer. Every time I hear “Love Of My Life”, it gives me […]
Artist Interview: “Unbreakable” by Liza Jane
Q: I love your lyricism in “Unbreakable.” What is the inspiration behind the song? LIZA JANE: Thank you so much! I wrote this song about a painful time in my life that I didn’t think I was going to get through. When you’re going through many challenges it is stressful and hard to stay positive […]
Review & Press Interview: “To Da Max” by HD4President
Spanning at the edge of southern hip hop, pop, R&B, and electronic music, the Louisiana-based MC, HD4President compresses a wide sonic palettes into his unique soulful expression that rises up from the street yet subtly reminds you of the tough times behind. Bouncy, hard-hitting banger has a southern urban glare, while the identical, mesmerizing HD […]
Artist Interview: “Only Want Me!” by Jess Stokes
Q: I love your aesthetic on “Only Want Me!” Who are some of the influences behind the song? JESS STOKES: Well I would say I have lots of musical and vocal influences that I’ve learnt from ranging from Ariana Grande to Adele and Lady Gaga. Q: Can you tell us more about the inspiration behind […]
Artist Interview: “Rewrite The Rules” by Gabrielle Ornate
Q: I love the aesthetic and overall feel of “Rewrite the Rules.” What is the message behind the song? GABRIELLE ORNATE: Ah thank you so much! ‘Rewrite The Rules’ is a fierce tune about empowering oneself to leave a toxic relationship, and realizing one’s own self-worth. I’ve used biblical imagery to mythologise this idea. Q: […]