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Valentina Grisafi Wins Second Prize at the International Youth Music Competition in Atlanta with Sicilitudine
Valentina Grisafi, the acclaimed Sicilian pianist and composer who has long been admired in the United States for her artistry…
September 12, 2025
FEATURE, INDIE SPOT, MUSIC REVIEW
“Sav Blanc”: Kev Bottles Up Love Unhurried in His Latest Single
In an industry that often celebrates speed, volume, and instant gratification, Tacoma’s own Kev dares to slow things down. His…
August 27, 2025
FEATURE, INDIE SPOT
The International Teemsterrs Union – A New Voice for the Overworked Hustler
If you’ve ever felt the grind—the real grind—you’ll recognize the need for something like the International Teemsterrs Union. We’re not…
August 20, 2025
INDIE SPOT, Music
Why This Queer Artist Turns Pain Into Power
Caroline Ehrich writes songs that hurt first. Her latest single “Plaything” explores the emotional complexity of navigating heteronormative relationships as…
August 12, 2025
FEATURE, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC REVIEW
Sonicware Lofi-12 XT: Hands-On Review for Lo-Fi & Boom-Bap Beatmakers
The Sonicware LoFi-12 XT is a sampler that feels like it was made for hip-hop beatmakers like me. As someone…
August 11, 2025
MUSIC REVIEW
Luck Explores Spirituality, Self-Worth & Love on Bold Debut Project ‘It Wasn’t Luck – The LP’
Virginia-raised alt-R&B artist Luck (@iamluck) has officially arrived with her debut album, It Wasn’t Luck – The LP. The project…
August 04, 2025
INDIE SPOT, Music
Dauson Santana Is Reigniting the Dance Floor with His Genre-Bending Hip-Pop Sound
Independent musician Dauson Santana has set his sights on global impact, one song and one bold performance at a time.…
July 30, 2025
Music
How AbletonTemplate.com Is Lowering the Barrier to Professional Production Entry
Genre-specific DAW templates from Ableton Template and FL Studio Template.com empower emerging producers to create industry-quality tracks more quickly by…
July 24, 2025
INDIE SPOT, Music
Brandon Taylor, aka Koe G, Proves Independence and Integrity Still Win in the Music Business
In an industry dominated by major labels and mainstream formulas, artist and entrepreneur Brandon Taylor, better known by his stage…
July 22, 2025
Music
Willie Wheels: The Next Chapter in West Coast Truth-Telling
There’s a certain silence that surrounds towns like Marysville, CA — the kind of place most rap scouts skip over.…
July 20, 2025
Music
Unotopic Trades the Spotlight for Soul with Stripped Down Single “CADA NOCHE”
Fresh off his breakthrough earlier this year with “En La Oscuridad,” which peaked at #21 on Spotify’s Top 50, Unotopic…
July 16, 2025
INDIE SPOT, MUSIC REVIEW
What Happens When Afrobeats Meets Rap? You Get “Frisky” by Lu’ and TGETruth — And It’s Going Viral
When Congolese-Canadian artist Lu’ teams up with Houston-based rapper TGETruth, the result is electric. Their genre-blending new single, “Frisky,” dropped on June 6 and has quickly become…
July 05, 2025
BUSINESS, MUSIC REVIEW
How Streaming Changed the Way We Discover and Support New Artists
The music world and streaming music discovery looks very different now than it did two decades ago. The biggest changes…
July 02, 2025
Music
Still Sparkling: Stacey Jackson’s Anthem for Gen X and the Power of Reinvention
Stacey Jackson is having a moment, and she’s pulling an entire generation into the spotlight with her. With her bold…
July 02, 2025
Music
YMF Lil E: The Raw Voice of Orangeburg, South Carolina
At just 22 years old, YMF Lil E is making a name for himself as one of the most authentic…