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New Releases

Raiche Drops New Single 'Making Room'

Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards

Today, Raiche released her first new solo music of 2024, the single "Making Room." It's a breakup song with a throwback vibe. Like previous tracks "Pick A Side" and "Big Daddy," it show's off the singer's ability to sound new and classic at the same time. Rather than relying on samples and premade beats, she favors more complex arrangements. Think Erykah Badu meets Meghan Trainor.

Although she's received recent media attention for her romance with Teddy Swims, Raiche has been making her name as a vocalist for nearly a decade. She listens to everything from modern R&B to classic rock, and it shows. Last year's Loveland moves effortlessly from one style to another.

We met up with her in LA to talk about her influences and recent music.

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New Releases

WATCH: How Ernest Greene Made the New Washed Out Album

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Last week, Washed Out (Ernest Greene) released his fifth album Notes From A Quiet Place. It's a lush collection of sunny pop songs perfect for a summer drive. The standout track "Running Away" drips with nostalgia and the optimism of young love.

Riding the wave of Hype Machine and the music blog boom of the late 2000s, Greene rose to become one of electronic music's most respected musicians. Tracks like "Feel It All Around" and "Amor Fati" have become modern classics and party playlist staples.

Watch him talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about making the new album, life in rural Georgia, and how Portlandia changed his life.

Washed Out Full Interview | It's Real with Jordan and Demi

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Music Features

Get to Know Emmy Meli and Her Powerhouse Voice

The EP 'Hello Stranger' is out now

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Interview by Jordan Edwards

With a distinctive soulful voice and versatility as a songwriter, Emmy Meli could fit into any era. Her vocals have been compared to Amy Winehouse, and her production draws influences from different decades.

Beyond her voice, Meli's attitude and personality sets her apart from other pop singers. Her clever feminist lyrics recall Meghan Trainor, and her down-to-earth stage presence makes the audience feel like they're at a backyard barbeque. There's no manufactured character here.

Meli first gained attention with the viral 2021 single "I AM WOMAN," which has totaled more 260 million Spotify Streams. Since then, her career has taken off. She recently supported Alexander Stewart on his US tour. We caught up with her at the Echoplex before the Los Angeles show.

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Music Features

The Warning Break Down Their New Album 'Keep Me Fed'

The Warning from left: Paulina Villarreal (drums/vocals), Daniela Villarreal (guitar/lead vocals), Alejandra Villarreal (bass/vocals)

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Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards

On Friday (June 28), The Warning released Keep Me Fed. Led by the singles "More" and "S!CK," it could be the album that propels the band to the front of rock's new wave.

Raised in Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning is made up of sisters Daniela (guitar/lead vocals), Alejandra (bass/vocals) and Paulina (drums/vocals) Villarreal. After a cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" went viral in 2014, they appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This boosted their audience on YouTube and led to more opportunities in the United States. They've spent the last 10 years shaping their sound, which has evolved into a mashup of '90s and 2000s hard rock styles.

Although they've been playing together as a band for more than a decade, their popularity has soared over the last few years. Riding the recent rock resurgence, the sisters have gained a huge multigenerational following. They recently notched their first top 10 rock single ("S!CK"), and last week, they performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (watch below).

They're not just gaining fans, they're earning respect. The sisters have played shows with legendary acts like Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters, and Muse. Within the online drumming community, Paulina is considered a rising star. Last year, Drumeo named her Rock Drummer of the Year.

We met up with The Warning in Los Angeles to talk about their music and family bond.

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Podcasts

Danae Hays: The New Star of Southern Comedy

Watch Jordan Edwards talk to the comedian about her rise on Tik-Tok and standup tour

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Over the last few years, Danae Hays has become one of TikTok's biggest comedy stars. With characters that poke fun at her Southern roots, the Alabama native can hardly go anywhere without being recognized. Her wife Mandie often acts as co-star, presenting a glimpse of their life together.

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New Releases

WATCH: Lindsey Stirling on Her New Album and Epic Music Videos

The musician and performer talks to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about 'Duality'

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It feels like Lindsey Stirling is living her dream. From an audience favorite on America's Got Talent to filling large Las Vegas theaters, she's at the top of her game. She's admired by adults and small children, and her social media following totals more than 20 million.

Above all of this, she remains present and grounded. With a smile on her face, she's continuously developing new songs, visuals, and choreography. Stirling loves to create.

Her latest album, Duality (out 6/14), is cinematic and a little dark, the kind of album that needs to be listened to at full volume. It includes "Inner Gold," a collaboration with Royal & Serpent and "Evil Twin," an instrumental with pounding drums and a sweeping refrain.

Watch Stirling talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about the making of Duality, producing her incredible music videos, and being grateful for her success.

Lindsey Stirling Returns! | It's Real with Jordan and Demi

For more from Lindsey Stirling, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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