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Avril Lavigne is a Canadian pop-punk singer known for her rebellious spirit, unique style, and philanthropic work. She was discovered at 16 by a music executive, signed with Arista Records, and released her debut album “Let Go” in 2002. She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, won multiple awards, and raised awareness for Lyme disease, which she has battled personally.

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Alternative R&B/soul vocalist Mahalia comes back swinging with her first release of 2023 “Terms and Conditions.”

Mahalia: Rediscovering Her ‘Terms And Conditions’

Alternative R&B/soul vocalist Mahalia comes back swinging on her 2023 release, “Terms and Conditions.” Mahalia sings and raps about her own set of rules for her romantic partners over an upbeat contemporary R&B instrumental. Produced by the Elements, the textured instrumental is glazed with keyboards and strings. The Making of “Terms And Conditions” In her words, Mahalia tells DIY magazine, “It’s all about setting boundaries and deciding what things I would no longer compromise on. I

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The cover for the debut album from 1999 Write the Future, 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'

Rediscover 1999 Write The Future – Here’s Why

With a slew of A-list features and an early placement on the latest NBA 2K soundtrack, many hip-hop boards transfixed on the same question in the past few months. Just who exactly are 1999 Write The Future? Now delivering their debut album, hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:, that question may remain unanswered for the time being, but 1999 Write the Future and the talent they assemble speak for themselves. Who Are 1999 Write The Future?

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Lauren Singer and 9 Must-Follow Eco-Friendly Influencers For Earth Day

With Earth Day right around the corner, there are so many ways which we can all contribute to a greener world. If you need a bit of help getting started, or are just looking for some new eco-friendly content in your social media feed, here are 11 must-follow eco-friendly influencers who might be able to help. Lifestyle Lauren Singer (@trashisfortossers) is the founder of Package Free Shop and an advocate for a zero-waste lifestyle. Her

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boygenius: Flashback to the Inspirations for “the record”

Laying the Foundation for the record boygenius is no stranger to the burn of heartache and loss. The trio’s music aches with the sting of regret and scattered memories. Each song cuts to the bone with searing lyrics and seamless harmonies. Their debut album, the record, takes inspiration from all corners of the minds of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. In August 2023, boygenius crafted a massive 82-song playlist including many of the

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The cover for Australian singer Tkay Maidza's second album, 'Sweet Justice.'

International Discovery: Tkay Maidza – Aussie Hip Hopper Has Earned Two ARIA Awards

The world first heard Tkay Maidza on “Brontosaurus,” a song halfway between dubstep, jungle and Azealia Banks “212”-esque club rap. While that track is certainly a time capsule when revisited now, if nothing else it showed that even in the first steps of her career, Maidza wasn’t afraid to pull whatever sounds inspired her into her own catalog. Indeed, in the next few years as her profile increased, she’d both seek out and be sought

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Beyoncé Triumphs on Newest Single "Be Alive" for the Motion Picture "King Richard"

Beyoncé, Johnny Cash, Metallica Plus More: This Week in Music History

April 17: Johnny Cash performed at the White House On this day in 1970, Johnny Cash performed at the White House at the invitation of President Richard M. Nixon. The artist performed his famous “A Boy Named Sue.” Fun fact: famous poet Shel Silverstein actually wrote this song. April 18: Landing in China In 1985, Wham! became the first Western act to release a pop album, Make It Big, in China.  April 19: Because The Night

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sarah kinsley "the giver"

Sarah Kinsley and Her Journey from Classical to Indie + Alt Pop

Sarah Kinsley, an American singer-songwriter and producer, is creating a musical persona that captivates and impresses listeners with its haunting qualities. Sarah Kinsley and Her Beginning Indie pop and alternative pop artist Sarah Kinsley is showing the world that she is king. Kinsley didn’t start in pop, however. She began her musical journey with classical music training and youth orchestra performances. In 2019, she released her first EP, The Fall. Since then, she has shown

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ELHAE Has”Forgotten Flowers” for You to Discover This R&B Singer

R&B artist ELHAE returned to his roots with his last album: Forgotten Flowers. A statement of his power as a newly independent artist, Forgotten Flowers is a love letter to artistic creation and the fans who have enjoyed his genuine style of music-making over the years.  A Different Kind of Rapper Jamaal Jones, the Atlanta-based artist behind ELHAE—”Every Life Has An Ending”— has early singing roots in church choir. Eventually getting to love the world

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Rachel Taylor and Trevor Kelly of He Is We

He Is We is Our Music Discovery from Tacoma

This week, get acquainted with the Tacoma-based indie-pop duo, He Is We. Artist Profile Consisting of Rachel Taylor (singer) and Trevor Kelly (guitarist), He Is We have played a part in the indie music scene since the late 2000s. The duo initially gained attention by leveraging social media platforms to market their music. Though they jumped on the strategy long before the days of TikTok—back to the time of MySpace. Their early works showcased an

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Discovery: Young Fathers Trio from Edinburgh Bend Genres into Unique Hip Hop Blend

Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham “G” Hastings don’t just bend the rules. The Edinburgh-based trio smashes them entirely and rearranges the rubble into something entirely new. Since forming as Young Fathers in 2008, the group and their sound have explored countless corners of the musical world, carving out their own niche along the way. Funky Fusion Young Fathers’ sound is difficult to pin down. They fuse hip-hop with elements of electronica, merging mind-melting beats

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