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The Demi Ramos Show: Justus Bennetts

The Demi Ramos Show: Justus Bennetts

Earlier this month, Justus Bennetts released the single “Everything Is Nothing.” As he tells Demi Ramos, the idea came to him in the shower.”Sometimes song titles will just come to my head,” he says. “I’ll be like, that’s a great title. I have to write a song that’s titled that.” The ’90s-inspired track builds on […]

WATCH: 5 Tracks That Inspired NCognita

WATCH: 5 Tracks That Inspired NCognita

She’s just getting started, but NCognita displays a skill many rappers never achieve.She can effortlessly twist a phrase, change speeds, and then do her own hook. She’s comfortable on both club anthems and complex intellectual verses. Maybe that’s how she ended up on the soundtrack to Issa Rae’s HBO Max show Rap Sh!t. Watch NCognita […]

Ceara Cavalieri Brings SoCal Style to Rock Music

Ceara Cavalieri Brings SoCal Style to Rock Music

2022 has been a breakout year for Ceara Cavalieri. She released a trio of singles, including “Liar Liar,” which appeared on the popular Spotify playlist SALT. Her pop-punk sound has evolved far past the Ariana Grande-esque single “Damn” back in 2020.Sonically and aesthetically, the UCLA grad stays true to her Southern California roots. She loves […]

WATCH: 5 Tracks That Inspired Bronze Avery

WATCH: 5 Tracks That Inspired Bronze Avery

Last month, Bronze Avery released his debut album SOFTMETAL. It follows a series of singles and the artist winning the first Billboard NXT competition.Throughout 13 tracks, Bronze lays his heart out while weaving through different styles. It’s become a cliche to call an artist genreless (can we retire the term genre-bending?), but it’s truly difficult […]

WATCH: Alison Sudol on Her New Album and 'Fantastic Beasts'

WATCH: Alison Sudol on Her New Album and 'Fantastic Beasts'

Many fans, especially young ones, know Alison Sudol for her role as Queenie Goldstein in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Over three films, she’s become part of one of the most beloved cinematic universes. But she’s been a musician longer than she’s been an actor. Recording as A Fine Frenzy, she built a devoted following and […]

Why Turnstile Became One of America's Biggest Bands

Why Turnstile Became One of America's Biggest Bands

By Jordan EdwardsTurnstile were nominated for three Grammy Awards earlier this month, capping an unlikely two-year rise to become one of America’s biggest bands. But was it really out of nowhere? Sure, they don’t have a hit radio single. “HOLIDAY” doesn’t appear in a crucial Netflix series scene (it should). But a popular song on […]