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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Introducing Carrington MacDuffie
The world was first introduced to the eclectic music of Carrington MacDuffie in 2014, and it’s never been the same since. Criss-crossing genres the way she journeys through life, with wild abandonment, passion and intensity, the globe-trotting indie singer-songwriter is about to release her most creative works to date. With …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Gallery: Sweet Lizzy Project at NAMM: Pioneer Pro Audio Arena Plaza Stage – 17 January 2020
Album Review: Annabelle – XI:XI
Denver, Colorado R&B/neo-soul artist Anna Orsborn, who records and performs under the mononym Annabelle, is kicking off 2020 right. In the two weeks since her full-length album, XI:XI, was released, it has been continually well-received among various musical outlets and streaming sites. Prior to that, Annabelle achieved initial success with …
Read More »Single Review: Wendy Halo – “High Life”
Wendy Halo offers a refreshing and competent alternative to the often-saturated modern music scene. The pop singer is currently based in Marbella, Spain, after freeing herself from the confines of her corporate job. That transition was emphasized on her new single, appropriately titled “High Life,” which will also be the …
Read More »Single Review: Avkash Mann – “Dreams”
Avkash Mann’s cultural sensibility is essential in giving his music its distinctive identity. Having grown up in Mumbai, India and British Columbia, Canada, his influences are closely tied to both countries. He has an artistic presence in both places just as well, receiving major distribution through Universal Music India, while …
Read More »Single Review: Gemtarra – “Fire Me Up”
Pennsylvania’s Gemtarra follows a simple philosophy, involving creating original music and enjoying the process along the way. Having formed last year as an extension of acclaimed trio Prima Donna, the Philadelphia-based band’s core is maintained by twin sister guitarists Gina and Tina Cieri. In fact, their band name is derived …
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