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Kevian Kraemer’s newest song, “hit and run,” turns the rush of a fleeting romance into something irresistibly playful, making you sing along with a smirk of your own alongside him. From the very beginning, the track captures the feeling of desire and wanting to experience someone without caring whether you’re considered temporary. Rather than getting caught up in questions of permanence, Kraemer is at the mercy of this new romance, revelling in the thrill of it instead of thinking about a serious future. The result is a lighthearted, youthful “summer romance” anthem that will somehow always find its way into your queue.
“I just wanted to use Afrobeats to touch your soul,” Kunmie shared through our Zoom conversation from his place in Nigeria. Afrobeats is a genre and culture that has been pulsating in the music industry throughout the world and continues to grow. Kunmie is part of this new wave and he’s representing his own version of Afrobeats.
Earlier this year Ally Evenson introduced us to the world of Speed Kills, a place where the line between villain and final girl is blurred, and uncertainty is the only thing to count on. Today, the story continues with 4 new tracks that add fire to the flame of an album so brilliant we wish it could last forever. Included in the deluxe is the record’s title track, which finally sees the light of day after months of reworking and contemplation. To say it’s worth the wait would be an understatement, as the final track embraces every element that makes Speed Kills special and captures it all with newfound perspective and surrender. We caught up with Ally to learn more about the process of Speed Kills (All Gas), writing her first true love song, and her dream alternate ending to the album’s horror inspired short film.
Yes, the mud is real. Yes, the hair in her face is intentional. No, it doesn’t bother her, and no, she isn’t possessed by a demonic force. SOFIA ISELLA, the twenty-one-year-old California-born singer-songwriter, is affectionately known for her quirks and unique stage presence. Usually caked in mud, dirt, or substitute substances (charcoal or cocoa powder if the real thing is not available), ISELLA sings about and stands up to misogyny, hypocrisy, and the patriarchy while using her platform to advocate for those society often pushes aside. She is unapologetically herself, and being deemed the “weird girl” has led her to amass a community of fans who are just looking to fit in, oddities and all.
Producer, drummer, songwriter, and now artist, Josh Conway joined us in the studio to chat about his debut album, Plum. We dive into all the nuances of switching mindsets from band-to-solo-artist, the journey of learning to trust yourself, and giving into absurdity.
August Artist Of The Month Love Spells has captured our hearts and his debut album LOVE IS THE LAW has only given us more to admire.
Press play on our #NowWatching playlist - with new releases from Reysha Rami, Ally Evenson, LIA LIA, and more.
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