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Brynn Cartelli Grows Up

Her new single 'Secondhand Smoke' is out now

Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards

Since winning The Voice in 2018, Brynn Cartelli has matured as both a vocalist and songwriter. You can hear this on her latest single, "Secondhand Smoke." The lyrics have more weight, and her voice sounds more confident. Shortly before its release last month, Cartelli performed the song solo with piano on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clarkson, who coached Cartelli on The Voice, has continuously supported the 19-year-old's career.

During a recent trip to Los Angeles, we caught up with Cartelli to talk about her growth as an artist and the new single. We also filmed an episode of 5 Tracks That Inspired Me (watch below).

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Austin Millz, the Harlem-born DJ extraordinaire, is back with a new single featuring one of the biggest names currently in R&B: Sabrina Claudio. With Sabrina’s smooth-flowing vocals and Austin’s catchy, dance-worthy beats, “Inhale / Exhale” is the perfect track to pair with your parties this summer. It’s our first glimpse into the world of Austin Millz’ upcoming EP, Breathwork, reminiscent of euphoric moments with beats and sounds to match.

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Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards

Today, Devon Cole released her new single "Call U After Rehab" along with a music video (watch below). The ballad is a departure from previous releases like "W.I.T.C.H.“ and "Hey Cowboy."

"It's a love song about pausing a relationship in order to take care of myself," she says. "I was putting off my issues for a while and finding any way to justify my bad habits. Deciding to say goodbye to my closest comforts, to give myself the space and time to heal, felt like ripping off a bandaid that had been there for ages."

Raised in Calgary, Cole honed her vocals singing in show choirs. Now, she has one of the more versatile voices in pop music. She can effortlessly shift from dance to R&B. Jazz or country wouldn't be much of a stretch.

We met up with the singer-songwriter at Venice Beach to talk about the new track, her influences, and the massive success of "W.I.T.C.H."

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In late January, Charlotte Sands released the single "Alright." It's a moving ballad about trying to find hope in dark times. With its vulnerable lyrics and slow-building crescendo, it will surely become a centerpiece of her live show.

The song is a departure from the rock and dance floor anthems she's best known for. However, she's consistently shown the ability to change direction. Sands' biggest song to date is "Dress" a pulsing dance pop track. During festival season, however, she's known to jump on stage with one of the rock bands she's collaborated with.

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You’ve most likely heard – or seen – Joe P’s song “Off My Mind” on TikTok – he’s always sharing clips of him singing alone in his backyard, no matter the weather.

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Two years after leaving the boyband, In Real Life, vocal sensation SERGIO is doing things his own way. Since joining the Pepsi Music Lab Class of 2023, he’s learned how to stay true to his unique sound while completely changing his style. One rebrand and many life experiences later, SERGIO is releasing his single “BACK UP” to signal the coming of a new era.

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