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inji electrifies washington, dc
About 2 years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to photograph rising pop-star Inji at The Atlantis in Washington, DC. About 2 weeks ago, I had the same amazing opportunity to photograph her at the 9:30 Club; Atlantis' larger sister venue. Both performances blew my expectations out of the water - the ecstatic energy Inji brought to the stage flowed throughout the audience who returned it right back to her. Singing, dancing, laughing, yelling, and everything in-between flooded


Young the Giant Started off June in The Florida Leg of Their Victory Garden Tour, With cold War Kids and Almost Monday
It was such a pleasure at the beginning of this month catching Young the Giant again in South Florida. While I covered them a few years ago in Miami, this time around was a bit further north in Fort Lauderdale at the War Memorial Auditorium, a beautiful relatively new venue (that happens to be right next door to where I'm living now)! Young the Giant is currently on their US Victory Garden tour, showcasing their newest album that was released on May 1st this year. Playing the


fightmaster in la
E.R. Fightmaster kicked off their All or Nothing Tour with a sold out hometown performance at El Cid in Los Angeles, marking it as the first stop of the tour to sell out. Throughout the night, they balanced the set with fan favorites, newer releases, and first-ever live performances of unreleased songs from their upcoming album, including “Minotaur,” “Glide,” and another song jokingly referred to as “the one for divorcees.” Between songs, Fightmaster admitted they hadn’t prep


jeff draco - a look into excess
A few weeks ago, I sat down (on the internet) with Jeff Draco to discuss the release of his latest album Excess, the modern-age yearning for community, and the worlds largest chest of drawers. Residing in the Washington, DC area since 2018, Jeff has become a staple within the capital's indie-pop music scene. With his unforgettable live performances across the DMV area at iconic venues such as the 9:30 Club, as well as touring cross-country with artists such as The Thing With
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A interview with Maddy Davis
From New Jersey to LA, Maddy Davis is an exceptionally talented artist that captures a perfect indie rock sound with pop influence. From throwing concerts in her mom’s basement as a teen to playing her first ever festival last December, Maddy is quickly making a name for herself. Read more about Maddy in our interview with her below! Hi there Maddy! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer our questions. I’ve read that you spent your teenage years throwing concerts in you


A chat with Warren Hue
Photo creds : 88rising Indonesian singer-rapper Warren Hue presents us with his newest single "TENNESSEE" (listen here ) while accomplishing so much at 20 years old, now the LA based artist is showing his more vulnerable side. Produced by frequent-collaborator, Chasu, "TENNESSEE" brings a different vibe to the table. Hey Warren! Thanks so much for taking the time out to answer my questions, how are you? Good! Mostly just having a chill time. You’ve just released your newest


An interview with Larissa Lambert
Rising Australian artist Larissa Lambert is gearing up to release her first ever full body of work, an EP titled I love you and it's getting worse which will be released on May 12th. The project takes listeners through the journey of Larissa's experience with love and all of its complexities, and Larissa took the time to chat with us all about it! Check out our conversation with her below, and be sure to check out I love you and it's getting worse on May 12th! Hi Larissa! Tha


A chat with Emily James
LA-based singer-songwriter Emily James has returned with a hauntingly beautiful new single, “Lovely Enough.” A track about the exploration and struggles of womanhood, Emily is truly embracing herself as the indestructible artist that she is growing to be. Check out our writer Sara’s interview with Emily below! Hi Emily! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer our questions. How’s life finding you these days? Hi Sara! Thank YOU so much. It’s wonderful to be (virtually) ta


An interview with Manic.
Nashville based alt-rock powerhouse Manic. is back with an exceptional release, a brand new single “EVERYDAMNDAY.” The track takes listeners on a melancholic journey through a sleepy and dreary small-town. Members Nicholas Baños, Matthew Vero and Jacob Saint Patrick make a bold statement with this track, and they sure know how to tell a story. The guys were kind enough to take the time to chat with us about the new single, as well as share some exciting new things coming up.


A conversation with Stoph00n
Photo + Text by Sheila Madai @ London, UK. Hello, Stoph00n. Is Stoph00n your real, birth name? My real name is Jihoon Jung. but it’s top secret. [laughs] How are you today? What are you doing? I’m good. Currently sitting at my desk, enjoying the early morning sky with a cuppa. What is the most strange, experience you’ve had in the last few days? I had a very realistic dream about zombies. You’ve been working on your solo project since 2021, starting with“Fallin’ Out of Love


a chat with Your Angel
If you have been searching for your new favorite pop star, look no further! Your Angel is here to bring something so refreshingly unique and vibrant to the realm of pop music. With her incredible storytelling abilities and beautifully cinematic sound, Your Angel paints a picture with every song. Back with the release of her sophomore album A Star in the Headlights , Your Angel might just be this generation’s pop enigma. Check our writer Sara ’s interview with her below, and


An interview with Skeletosphere
Based out of Los Angeles, Skeletosphere is a 21 year old Mexican-American singer/songwriter who is sprucing up and reshaping the current rock scene by campaigning to women and the queer community. Bringing in influences from several genres including grunge and punk, Skeletosphere is back with a hard-hitting, dream rock ballad “Mean.” At her core, Skeletosphere is a storyteller, and she also rocks. Check out our interview with her below! Thanks so much for answering my questio


A chat with Ergo, Bria
Multi Instrumentalist and certified guitar shredder Bria McCollum (known as Ergo, Bria ) is the new face of Modern Rock. With thrashing guitars and catharsis dripping from every lyric, Ergo, Bria creates freeing, anthemic music for the outcasts want to be seen. The singer’s latest single “ Teeth” is an anthem for angry and underestimated people everywhere, releasing on Valentine’s Day the song is supposed to juxtapose the loving feeling in the air with unbridled female rage


A chat with Bailey Bryan
Bailey Bryan is back with a blazing new single “R.I.P” in anticipation of her upcoming EP ‘Sensitive Bad Bitch Music Vol.1.’ The track, which is set to release on Bailey’s 25th birthday, is kicking off the artist’s musical year with the intention of embracing change. We got the chance to chat with Bailey about her exciting new projects! Hi Bailey! Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, how’s life finding you these days? Life is good and full of change and challen











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