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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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, […]

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

sarah kinsley "the giver"

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 […]

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 […]

He Is We is Our Music Discovery from Tacoma

Rachel Taylor and Trevor Kelly of He Is We

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 […]

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. […]

Fashion Trends and Music: A Look at Their Influences on Each Other

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“Fashion and music are two completely separate universes,” said no one ever. Indeed, one continuously depends and influence the other. But where do the trends begin? An influence from the 70s that continues to date The expressive freedom of the 70s and 80s has not been lost. In fact, the stylistic passion of music seems […]

ReDiscover Blondshell Through Bonus Tracks To Her Self-Titled Album

Blondshell. Credit: Corinne Schiavone for Rolling Stone

Blondshell released the deluxe version of her self-titled debut album, which includes an additional 5 tracks. Blondshell’s New Deluxe Edition Album Sabrina Teitelbaum, also known as Blondshell, has made quite the entrance into the music industry with her debut album. Debuting in April this year, Blondshell stormed into the music scene and has demanded a […]

Discovery: Jarvis Redd is Our Country Music Daily Find

Image of country singer Jarvis Redd

Jarvis Redd has begun making a huge impact in his career and country music. The country artist has become a TikTok sensation, and reached almost 1 million new followers in a week! Additionally, he’s being publicly recognized by top country artists like Tim McGraw who commented; “It’s so discerning to hear someone singing your song […]