Artist Close Up: Nadia Reid Makes Music For Self-Confidence

I am convinced that the world has lost its clarity over confidence. Many people presume confidence is a loud, forceful affirmation of your greatness only…

Artist Close-Up:Gabriel Garzón-Montano Makes You Want To “Crawl” For His Music

I am always saying I enjoy and admire artists that sound different but good. It is not enough that you set your own path, but…

Artist Close-Up: TYNI Shows That pop Music Has A “Fighter” Spirit

If Charli XCX and Frank Ocean had a baby that grew up to be a pop star, she would be TYNI. The British songstress is…

Song Review: Bastille Makes “Blame” Something To Want

  I recently reviewed Bastille in Pandora Live, and was incredibly impressed. They gave an excellent show, and their music leaped off the stage as…

Artist Close-Up: GT & Wildfire Are Headlining Tropical House Music

GT X Wildfire are adding to the House craze that has swept the world, and giving it a tropical twist. The house genre is known…

Artist Close Up: Jeg Elsker Dig “Noréll”

For my English speakers, you are probably wondering” What is Jeg Elsker Dig?”.  It means “I Love You!” in Danish, and it is the only phrase…

Artist Close Up: SLØTFACE Are The New Faces Of Pop Punk

I am HUGE fan of Metric, and when I was sent SLØTFACE’s  Empire Records EP, I thought I had been seen their second-coming. There are moments when…

Artist Close Up: Yael Naim Brings “Coward” To Highline Ballroom On December 8

Yale Naim is a dignified talent. On stage and record. she oozes regality with a voice that feels like the golden cape a queen would…

Artist Close Up: Bond St. District Are The Musical Cousins of Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi has been a known influencer of the intergalactic, digitized fantasies that inspired Drake, Kanye West, and many other modern artists’ music. Before him…

Artist Close Up: Taylor Noelle Shows California Love To Nashville

Sometimes, you find a city. Other times, a city finds you. Taylor Noelle is a born and raised L.A. native, but she moved to Nashville…

Artist Close Up: Jess Kent Is Young, Fun, And Ready To Dominate The Music Biz

Currently touring with Troye Sivan, Jess Kent exudes youth and dance, When you think of being young. movement seems central. Who desires to move more…

Artist Close-Up: Milky Chance Prove Why You Need To Go To School

Milky Chance’s new hit Cocoon, has me wrapped up in its simple but bouncing melody. Yet, it is their story that really moves me, and…

Artist Close-Up: Lettuce Take Listeners On “Mt. Crushmore”

Lettuce is currently on tour for their newest record Mt.Crushmore, The band has been acclaimed for their smashing of genres like funk, Hip Hop, and psychedelic…

Artist Close-Up: Jorja Smith Is Readying To Takeover The World With “Project 11”

Alright, this post is personal because I am obsessed, along with Drake, with this artist. While Drake cited Jorja Smith’s “Where Did I Go?” as…

Song Review: Betty Who Reminds Listeners The Sexiness Of The “Human Touch”

Ahhhh, yes…. The Human Touch! Something about the touch of a gentle hand on your cheek or a soft lip delicately pressing against yours can…