✖
New Releases

WATCH: AWOLNATION ​Breaks Down His New Album

Watch Jordan and Demi talk to Aaron Bruno

Greg Flack/Courtesy of the Artist

On August 30, AWOLNATION released The Phantom Five. The album is Aaron Bruno's followup to the collection of covers he released in 2022. It's an eclectic mix of dreamy pop songs with a punk rock spirit.

Growing up in Southern California, Bruno was inspired by West Coast hip-hop and the area's legendary hardcore scene. He's successful now, but he spent more than a decade performing in different bands before creating AWOLNATION. Since then, his music has become the soundtrack for countless commercials, TV Shows, and sporting events.

Watch Bruno talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about the making of The Phantom Five, the creation of "Sail," and his love for surfing and the Las Vegas Raiders.

- YouTube

For more from AWOLNATION, follow on Instagram and TikTok.

awolnation
New Releases

Chloe Chaidez, Sugar Pit, and the Wild World of PSY Sound

The new Sugar Pit Single 'Sex Party' is out now

Courtesy of the Artists

For many, Chloe Chaidez is the force behind beloved power pop band Kitten, known for underground hits like "G#" and "Memphis." She's recently focused on developing other artists through PSY Sound, a music and arts collective based in Los Angeles. It serves as her record label and production company.

PSY events are known for bizarre, high energy shows in suburban backyards, local businesses, and rehearsal spaces. From the costumed hijinks of Joy and Bob to Chaidez's all-female Body Party, the group of misfits straddles the line between music and performance art.

One PSY artist who's gained a strong following is Kian Stevens-Winston, who performs under the name Sugar Pit. Although he recently signed with Atlantic Records, his brand of zany energetic pop hasn't changed. The latest Sugar Pit single, "Sex Party," is just as unhinged as his viral hit "Customer Service." Sugar Pit is also the cover boy for the new PSY Sound magazine.

Watch Demi Ramos talk to Chaidez and Stevens-Winston about making music together and the community they've built around PSY.


For more from Chloe Chaidez, follow her on Instagram and TikTok

For more from Sugar Pit, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

chloe chaidez
New Releases

Carter Vail: From 'Dirt Man' to '100 Cowboys'

Makayla Keasler/Courtesy of the Artist
For the past few years, Carter Vail has built a following on social media. His little comedic songs are catchy, bizarre, and perfect for short form consumption.
Keep ReadingShow less
carter vail
Music Features

WATCH: Skylar Simone on Growing Up in the Industry and Signing to Def Jam

The singer-songwriter talks to Jordan and Demi about her latest single "Shiver"

Nick Walker/Courtesy of the Artist
Although she's only 22, Skylar Simone has been recording music for a decade. She made a name for herself with tracks like "How Did We" and a cover of Pharrell's "Happy," as well as appearances on Austin & Ally and Super Fun Night.
Keep ReadingShow less
skylar simone
Music Features

WATCH: Jacob Sartorius and Audrey Mika on Their Duet 'Lonely'

The collaborators talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos

Eight years after the viral success of "Sweatshirt," Jacob Sartorius has evolved into a contemplative singer-songwriter. Recent tracks like "homebody" and "luv" reveal a more mature musician facing grownup issues.

His latest single, "Lonely," is a duet with friend Audrey Mika. The piano-driven song explores the fallout of a failed relationship. It's relatable, sad, and super catchy.

Known for collaborations with artists like Tate McRae and Gryffin, Mika gained famed by posting covers of hit songs on YouTube. She's focused on original music the last few years, but continues to perform songs by Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande.

Watch Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to Sartorius and Mika about how they met, their collaboration, and how to get over a breakup.


Jacob Sartorius and Audrey Mika | It's Real with Jordan and Demi


For more from Jacob Sartorius, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

For more from Audrey Mika, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

jacob sartorius
Music Features

WATCH: Paula Cole on Her New Album and Legacy

Ebru Yildiz/Courtesy of the Artist

Tomorrow (March 1), Paula Cole will release her latest album, Lo. It's her first collection of original new music in nearly a decade. Singles like "Green Eyes Crying" are earthy and organic, the result of recording with longtime collaborators like drummer Jay Bellerose.

Known for hits like "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" and "I Don't Want to Wait," Cole never saw herself as a top 40 artist. She takes pride in the deep catalog she has created and the deep musical connections she's maintained.

From her home in snowy New England, Cole talks to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about new music, memories from Lilith Fair, and her impact on '90s pop culture.

Paula Cole | It's Real with Jordan and Demi


For more from Paula Cole, follow her Instagram and TikTok.


paula cole