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Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards New Rules have been called a boy band (mostly by articles like this), but it’s not really accurate. Yes, Nathan Lambert, Ryan Meaney and Alec McGarry are young. They have smooth voices that harmonize well together and a loyal fanbase that anticipate each new release.But their live shows don’t […]

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards In 2021, Sara Kays landed a viral hit with “Remember That Night.” Although that track gained her new fans as it pushed past 200 million streams, it was just a hint of what was to come. From the quiet melancholy of “When You Look at Me” to the vulnerability […]

In an era of TikTok stars, Dylan Fraser is a throwback. The Scottish singer-songwriter loves Radiohead and favors composition over viral sounds. Like his hero Thom Yorke, Fraser’s voice exhibits both fragility and ferocity. It’s a versatile instrument made for both quiet songs and dark electronica. His last release, “It Took A Lot To Get […]

Calum Scott first gained fame as a favorite on Britain’s Got Talent. In the seven years since he’s become one of pop music’s most respected vocalists. His latest album, Bridges, is the work of a mature artist who’s in control of their sound. In addition to music, Scott has become an advocate for mental health […]

When we talked with Winona Oak last month, she had just released her debut album Island of the Sun. The Swedish singer-songwriter, known by many for her song “Hope” with The Chainsmokers, put together a compelling 13-track set of new and previously released music. In this episode of Popdust Presents, Ryan Gingery talks to Oak about the album […]

When he first gained fame a decade ago, Hoodie Allen was pretty much straight hip-hop. Anchored by songs like “No Interruption” and “No Faith in Brooklyn,” his debut EP All American was praised by the music press and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200. Over the years, he’s collaborated with blackbear, Chance the Rapper, and […]

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Not long ago, PmBata (Parker Bata) was a college student at the University of Central Missouri. The son of a high school band instructor, he planned to pursue a career in music technology. However, the success of singles like “Down for Real” and “Nobody Came to My Party” proved […]

Interview by Jordan Edwards LA based singer-songwriter CLAY released her latest EP Breathing Into Bloom on May 4. The lush six-song set includes the singles “Artery” and “WTSGD,” a collaboration with Alessia Cara. After releasing a couple of early singles, CLAY gained a following in 2018 with the viral song “Orange.” The track, which later appeared on the hues EP, has racked […]

Since the release of their full-length debut Double Dare in 2016, Waterparks has constantly shifted. Each of their five albums has its own vibe and musical direction. Their first single on Fueled by Ramen, “Funeral Gray” is more organic than the top-heavy sound of their well-received 2021 album Greatest Hits. The song sounds like it […]