REVIEW: "XING" by Derek Simpson

"XING" is a new single by Derek Simpson that combines playful guitar licks and bold percussion to form a song that not only blurs the line between genres but serves up a powerful rebuke of traditional gender norms.

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Five Fun Facts with CHEL

Singer-songwriter, body positivity ambassador, and model Chel just released the most epic and sexy music video for her latest single, "View From Down There". But, in true Chel fashion, the singer does not hold back in her lyrics or mannerism as she is her best hype woman in the video.

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Five Fun Facts with Vacances

Vacances latest song, "We Need You", is the perfect example of the 80s danceable, indie-pop catchiness that was aforementioned. This newest track is the second single released by Vacances this year which only leads us to believe and hope that more is on the way.

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Five Fun Facts with Lawrence

Clyde Lawrence and Gracie Lawrence have been writing songs and listening to records by music legends in their family's New York City apartment since they were little kids. They officially created Lawrence after years of playing together. The band is an eight-piece soul-pop group composed of musician friends from childhood and college.

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REVIEW: "May Sun" by Febueder

Febueder's new single "May Sun" shines as the duo brilliantly combines their poppy lyrics and avant-garde instrumentation to create an optimistic track about the post-pandemic world. Samuel Keysell, who makes his debut as lead singer on the track, says, "Like the May sun signaling an approaching summer, brighter things are ahead."

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Q&A with Talking Violet

Dream Pop/Shoegaze group, Talking Violet from Windsor, Ontario, is ready to push musical boundaries with their raw energy and plans for new music and live shows this year. Talking Violet started as a duo and bloomed into a full-fledged quartet in 2017, consisting of Jill Goyeau, Jay Turnbull, Nate Blackton, and Jeremie Brousseau.

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Q&A with YX

New Jersey singer-songwriter YX (which stands for Your X) has been skyrocketing to TikTok algorithm fame since 2020 with his heartfelt, witty, and totally off-the-cuff song creations about everything from passing gas to commenting on his girlfriend taking forever to do her makeup.

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Five Fun Facts with Silent Child

The 20-year-old producer and songwriter Silent Child is one of today's quickly rising acts. His most ambitious track to date, "Fuck You", holds 11 million streams on Spotify and counting. Could many people resonate with a titled song that is meant as an insult towards someone who has done you wrong or that the music itself is just that good?

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Q&A with Theresa

We have your new favorite summer jam courtesy of pop songstress Theresa. "Level Up" is Theresa's latest catchy and uplifting track that will motivate just about anyone who hears it. It's the perfect track to blast in the morning if you're ever feeling down, need an extra push, or quite simply just want to dance and feel good.

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Five Fun Facts with Karaboudjan

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Billy Kim, aka Karaboudjan, just released his new single, and oh boy, it will hook you! "Let Go" is the sophomore single from his debut EP titled 'Imago' and it sounds exactly like what finding resolve would sound like.

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REVIEW: 'Youth Pattern' by Lahos

The latest EP by Lahos,' Youth Pattern', is a brilliantly genre-less and uplifting response to the pandemic that sways from futuristic beats to retro synths and, when needed, even a punkish vocal delivery. Having dropped his major record label for an indie one, 'Youth Pattern' was a step into the unknown.

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Q&A with Max Viner

NYC/NJ-based singer-songwriter, producer, and performer Max Viner's latest offering, "My Dear Friend", was made possible by, well, a little help from his friends. Those friends, being Jon Rodney, aka Jon Boy of Deal Casino, indie artist Taylor Tote, and Joe Pomarico at Telegraph Hill Records to handle the mixing.

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Q&A with Joe Romersa

Joe Romersa is back with a new album titled 'Who We Are Today'. Joe told us that he initially wanted to name the album 'I Don't Know' because there are many things he doesn't know. But one thing we can say we do know is that if there's anyone who knows how to stay true to himself after so many years of being in the music industry, it's him.

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Five Fun Facts with Tal Simon

'Reworks' was born, which consisted of five of his favorite b-sides from his discography, compiled, reworked, and remastered. Each song contains old memories for the young singer and helps make this an EP filled with nostalgia.

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Five Fun Facts with Rightfield

Texas natives Jack Blocker and Reed Hoelscher, aka Rightfield, are on the up and up. Their latest offering, "Racing," from their anticipated release 'Rightfield, One (Deluxe)' is a classic indie-rock anthem full of killer guitar solos, dreamlike vocals, and a gleaming synth.

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