Music Features

Vicetone invite fans to 'Barcelona Nights'

Vicetone invite fans to 'Barcelona Nights'

Last week, Dutch duo Vicetone released the single “Barcelona Nights.” Inflected with Spanish guitar and a laid-back dance groove, the track is an infectious summer jam that reflects Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool’s global reach. It follows the album Legacy, released last year. Since forming a decade ago, Vicetone have become festival favorites and […]

Nova Miller Breaks Down Her New Single 'Venus'

Nova Miller Breaks Down Her New Single 'Venus'

Interview and Photos by Jordan EdwardsSinger-songwriter Nova Miller released the single “Venus” on Friday (June 17). The track is a soaring ballad that showcases the strength of her voice. Born in Sweden and based in Los Angeles, Miller boasts a five-octave range and an ability to easily shift between upbeat pop and melodic breakup songs. […]

Simi and the Rise of Nigerian Pop

Simi and the Rise of Nigerian Pop

Simi started her career as gospel singer, but over the last decade, she’s shifted styles and evolved into one of Nigeria’s most popular performers. Rooted in traditional African music, she’s recently embraced Afrobeat, working with some of the continent’s most successful producers. The singer-songwriter’s latest album, TBH (To Be Honest), is a collection of songs that touch […]

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS: A New Type of Girl Group

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS: A New Type of Girl Group

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Girl groups have come in many different forms over the years. From The Supremes to Destiny’s Child to Fifth Harmony, the sound and style has continuously shifted. Born out of the Pandemic, NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS seem to pull from every era. Gabi Gotts, Perrin Xthona, and Tammy Gonzalez […]

Art Alexakis Reflects on 30 Years of Everclear

Art Alexakis Reflects on 30 Years of Everclear

With hits like “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” and “Wonderful,” Everclear was one of the most successful bands of the post-grunge era. Their ability to shift between raw, noisy rock and radio friendly pop made them stand out in a landscape of nu metal and pop punk. Although albums like Sparkle and Fade and So Much for the […]

The Evolution of Bailey Bryan

The Evolution of Bailey Bryan

Photos and Interview by Jordan EdwardsBailey Bryan has come a long way in six years. She moved to Nashville from rural Washington in 2016 and released the single “Own It.” The song landed on the country charts and earned Bryan praise from the music press. But even “Own It” incorporated hip-hop beats with vocals hinting […]

Surf Mesa on Festival Season and Moving Past 'ily'

Surf Mesa on Festival Season and Moving Past 'ily'

In late 2019, Surf Mesa (Powell Aguirre) released “ily (i love you baby),” an interpolation of Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” sung by Emilee. The song spread quickly across TikTok, and by early 2020, it was a viral hit. The track landed on charts around the world, including the Billboard Hot 100. […]

Catching up with HONNE on tour

Catching up with HONNE on tour

Photos by Krystena PattonInterview by Jordan EdwardsSince releasing “Warm on a Cold Night” in 2014, HONNE has built a huge fanbase with their catchy, moody pop songs and collaborations with Pink Sweat$, Anna of the North, and Khalid. The duo of James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck released their latest album, LET’S JUST SAY THE WORLD […]