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Interview: Nikki Yanofsky discusses her upcoming album, Black Sheep

Nikki Yanofsky is a Canadian singer/songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec. Nicknamed ‘big mouth’ in her formative years, her environment was characterized by the music of soul singers with fittingly big voices, notably Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. During the release of her 2013 debut album, Nikki, Yanofsky was …

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Album Review: GVNG GREEN – Gang Green

GVNG GREEN is a California-based rap project. The Los Angeles duo, who goes by the pseudonyms Goddi and StaJe, was originally introduced to one another in 2018 by manager and business partner Andrew Jin. They released material separately – Goddi with his debut mixtape, Luke 11:23, and StaJe with five …

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EP Review: GMB GunnaMan – 222

GMB GunnaMan is an up-and-coming hip hop artist from Cleveland, Ohio. In his formative period, he attended Shaker Heights High School, the same school as future stars Machine Gun Kelly and Kid Cudi. In fact, it was Cudi who had influenced him the most – everything from his ad-libs to …

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Single Review: 5ofclubs – “Right Direction (ft. Josh Dreon)”

In 2020, 5ofclubs is carving his own path in the EDM scene. After initially honing his studio craft, the anonymous producer’s 100-hour-per-week ethic had him shift focus toward his music career. What was initially a bucket list skill to implement has become a driving force in his life. Speaking of …

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Single Review: Marquette King – “This Side (ft. Annabelle)”

Before music became his calling, Marquette King achieved stardom in the NFL as a punter, first for the Oakland Raiders and then for the Denver Broncos. The Phoenix, AZ native’s passion for music, however, remained strong. It would soon become a priority once an injury forced him out of football …

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Single Review: Rick Habana – “Smooth It Out”

Rick Habana is a jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Los Angeles. Having developed high proficiency in those skillsets, he has been able to carefully construct arrangements consisting of silky, poignant guest vocals and graceful, fluent instrumentation. His debut single, “Coast,” featuring up-and-coming, prolific singer/songwriter Kahlil, proved a solid …

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Single Review: Radiofix – “All Night Long”

Radiofix is a hard rock trio from Phoenix, Arizona. True to their band name, the band’s 2013 debut, Already Gone, encapsulated a statement of modern rock music’s power as a still-vital asset in repairing the monotony in radio and the general music industry. In the seven years they’ve been together, …

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Interview: MOONZz discusses her new single, “Runnin”

MOONZz (Molly Williams) is an emerging Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter. Debuting with her 2015 single, “Satisfy,” she has accumulated over 50 million streams in all, thanks to coverage in such acclaimed publications as Billboard, Noisey, OnesToWatch, V Magazine, and Earmilk. Following two successful EPs over the next few years (2016’s Trust …

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Interview: Jamie-Lee Dimes discusses her career progression, new single “Release Me,” turning 30 in 2020

Jamie-Lee Dimes is an Australian singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles. With an expansive style that combines 60s-inspired psychedelia and alt-folk sensibilities, the Brisbane native’s artistry is shaped by her travels. Her 2016 debut EP, Liminality, channels these experiences, including her contemporary choreography and ballet studies in Australia, and her …

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Single Review: AŽ – “The Glow Up”

Ashley Feldman is a multigenre artist based in Boston, Massachusetts. The EDM producer had initially built a background around theater and music, having starred and sung in various musicals, as well as becoming proficient on several different instruments in childhood. Through her eventual education at Emerson and Berklee College of …

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Single Review: AnGeLLikeFire – “HaLLoWWHoLE”

Angelica Marie Dresp is a singer, actor, model and dancer based out of Seattle, Washington. Throughout her life, she has pursued these paths professionally, each to varying degrees. However, one pursuit of resonance to her was music, having grown up immersed in the underground scene. She would proceed to craft …

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Single Review: Mic Strong – “Vice City”

Michael Armstrong is a rapper and songwriter from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Armstrong fared respectably with his mixtape Overdue, which he debuted under the name Mic Strong in 2012. Following a five-year hiatus primarily devoted to faith, reflection, and artistic growth, Armstrong vowed to no longer use profanities in future material. …

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