Jay Americana: ‘Making Music from My Perspective Is a Revolutionary Act’
Atlanta-based genre-bending artist Jay Americana does not fit into a box, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The creative’s sound rests at the intersection of hip-hop, alternative, and electronic dance – all while maintaining a cohesive quality. Join contributing writer Cynthia Gross as she connects with Americana to discuss their early starts, finding a sense of belonging as a Black queer artist, Black history, and Americana’s favorite memory of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, as well as an exclusive preview of their forthcoming EP, which the artist describes as a “celebration of life and liberation.”
Railgun Recruits Outerloop’s Taisha Estrada for New Single “Yo Sansón Tú Dalilia”
Recent Articles Richmond-based punk band, Railgun, has teamed up with the powerhouse vocalist, Taisha Estrada, from the D.C. post-punk band Outerloop for their latest flamenco-tinged single “Yo Sansón Tú Dalilia”. Sung entirely in Spanish, the lyrics point towards a love story in decay with Estrada taking center stage as the heart of music. After coming […]
Tiny Ghosts on their Unbreakable Bond, Creative Chemistry, and Defying Expectations
Friends have an infamous reputation for being less than ideal business partners. Indie pop duo Tiny Ghosts, comprised of guitarist Eric Morgan and lead singer Dayan Marquina, are a testament to the fact that one size does not fit all. Defying expectations, the duo entered the music scene in 2020 and has not looked back. Join contributing writer Cynthia Gross and learn more about Tiny Ghosts, including the curious story behind the duo’s name, how the band’s broad musical influences inspire their sound, and the impact of Marquina’s Hispanic heritage on her songwriting.
Goalkeeper Release ‘Sooner’ from Forthcoming Debut Album
More to Watch On August 26, Philadelphia-based pop-punk trio, Goalkeeper, released “Sooner,” the lead single from their forthcoming debut album. The driving, melodic composition explores universal themes of love lost, regret, and change in a familiar and yet compelling way. “Sooner” follows the narrative of a young couple who meet over the summer and fall […]
Chris Mallett Basks in Summer Vibes ‘Coastin’ Down the 10′
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross On July 2, Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter Chris Mallett released his latest single, “Coastin’ Down the 10,” ft. Niv-Lac. The buoyant, feel-good rap track, which showcases the emerging artist’s lyrical flow, offers a perfect addition to your summer playlist. Chris Mallett began composing “Coastin’ Down the 10” on piano as a […]
Adventures of Love in “One Summer’s Day” by Jay Moussa-Mann
Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee “One Summer’s Day” gives us a peak into an excursion of love that Jay Moussa-Mann found herself on in Turkey. Mustering up feel-good vibes that channel into a summer love story, the dream pop artist continues down a path of storytelling that feels kin to artists like Taylor Swift, Maisie […]
Alexia Christian is Ready to Embrace Herself with ‘Single Life’
More to Watch By Charlie Maybee Rockville, Maryland-born and Shippensburg, Pennsylvania-based pop rock musician, Alexia Christian, is not here to play games with her new single “Single Life,” which released March 18. “’Single Life’ is about the celebration of being single. We live in a world where being single is not always accepted,” Christian writes. […]
sunset + mine Reimagine Coldplay’s Hit Single, ‘Fix You’
Recent Articles By Emma Page Following their debut single, “Honey Let’s Go,” Washington D.C.-area husband-and-wife duo sunset + mine, or Valerie and Rocco Repetski, have made Coldplay’s “Fix You” their own. This “sonic adventure” is in tune with their uplifting aura. From the track’s opening, we are immersed in an electro pop world that consists […]
Dropping Ugly Gets Sentimental with New Single, ‘If It Were Me’
More to Watch By Charlie Maybee Richmond-based folk duo, Dropping Ugly, have released “If It Were Me,” their final single leading up to the release of their sophomore album. This song sees singer-songwriter Simon Anderson flying solo with a laid-back acoustic number that acts as a “what if” love story. Seeming to take place around […]
Digging for Kanky Battle Personal Demons in ‘Crashing’
More to Watch By Daniel Warren Hill Having been born and growing up in North Manchester, England, trip-hop duo Ben and Smithy developed the concept for Digging for Kanky based on an urban myth about local grave robber “Old Kanky.” These childhood friends have always had music in their lives, but came together in 2019 […]
