Written By Kelly Holm “My sister Celeste told me once that I don’t sound like anyone and that was my greatest strength musically,” Australian singer-songwriter Esme reflects. “My manager and some very close musician friends have said almost exactly the same thing. It means a lot to me because I have always struggled to accept my voice.” Yes, Esme lives by the rule that one should never compare their own success to that of another artist, and when you start comparing success you probably can’t help but compare sound as well. But it’s true, it is difficult to find one…
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Following the success of her previous genre-defying singles, San Francisco-based singer, writer and producer Lyrah unveils the GOLDHOUSE remix of her single “Don’t Make Me.” LISTEN HERE Originally released as a down-tempo pop track, Chicago producer GOLDHOUSE has transformed the single into a glossy dance number. With dark disco house production and a bewitching hook, the producer’s euphoric twist is distinctly rooted in the energy of club culture. Lyrah explains: “‘Don’t Make Me’ was the first song I ever wrote and released under Lyrah. It’s about being in a relationship and living in that limbo of trying to hold onto it while watching it fade. I knew there was a more dancey, energetic…
Photo Credit: Mikayla Kitsanpolis Maude Latour translates philosophical and political ideals into a musical universe interspersed with themes of transcendence, religion, and love for her best friend for a refreshing cosmic pop sound. She shares her new single, “Ride My Bike” along with a music video. “My mind’s on fire so I ride my bike / I’m riding harder than a hurricane” Maude croons through vocoded harmonies and lilting melodies. At the refrain comes an eruption of energy; a shuffling house beat chugs under Maude’s soaring vocals as the video depicts her cycling, hair whipping wildly, in front of technicolor green screen animations. Maude says about writing the…
Watch the video premiere via NYLON Anna Moon just wants to do her own thing and she’s here to remind you that you should, too. We’ve all been in toxic relationships before – whether with a friend, partner, coworker, or family member. And if 2019 has taught us anything, it’s that you have to put your mental health and personal growth first even if it means cutting the cord. With her new single “Tightrope,” Moon empowers us to take that major step towards liberation. Anna Moon elaborates: “‘Tightrope,’ to me, is summed up by the first phrase of the chorus, ‘I just wanna do…
Photo Credit: Zack Pude STREAM:SpotifyApple Music Three-piece Pennsylvania modern rock band The Standby dropped their newest single “Drawing Out The Hurt,” touching on emotional confusion and “internal reflection.” The band delivers a huge soundscape that is both highly energetic and tragically somber, creating a pallet that any alternative music fan can easily take from and enjoy. “It was important to us that this video deepened the meaning of the song, so we spent a lot of time identifying the symbols we wanted to use in the video. We spun those into our live performance and ran with it.” – The Standby on “Drawing Out…