Category Archive: Music

Oswald Slain Confronts Love on Latest EP

Rough, scratchy vocals; deep, humming guitars; thundering drums; and jangling keys. From the dawn of rock in the 60s and 70s to now, these have become the defining elements of “Americana” music. 

They have been reworked, interpolated and reorganized time and time again, each iteration giving way to a fresh, head-bobbing sound. For Bristol band Oswald Slain, “Americana” isn’t an origin; it is a feeling. And with their new EP “Kiss Me On The Mouth,” Oswald Slain’s co-founders Charlie Fitzgerald and Rhii Williams breathe life into these rock elements, crafting a collection that is not only impressively fun, but introspectively nostalgic. 

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girlpuppy Makes Rock Music Sweet

Becca Harvey is free, on the run, and the rise. In “Sweetness,” her latest album, Harvey – who performs the moniker girlpuppy – has redefined her sound, taken control of her creative process and crafted a unassumingly bitter, wickedly witty record. And five years into her career as an indie-rock singer-songwriter, she’s getting the public’s attention.

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DDG: From Vlogs to Verses

Social Media has introduced a new way to communicate and connect with others around the globe. From influencers to content creators to streamers, everyone has showcased their lifestyle on major social media platforms. What used to be a fun way to talk about your life and post trending videos has become many people’s moneymakers and a start to their careers. Often, younger people today have their lives changed in a snap of a finger based on a viral YouTube or TikTok video that has surpassed over 1 million views. Social media has expanded to new heights, with creators creating a brand behind their names and landing one-in-a-lifetime experiences. 

During the rise of YouTubers, a young man who hopped on social media just for fun became one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. 27-year-old Darryl Dwayne Granberry, also known as DDG, proved that your dreams have no limitations.

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Bad Bunny: Puerto Rican first, superstar second

For Americans, Latin music, over the past decade, just charged into the mainstream. With booming bass, suave swing, and lilting Spanish lyrics, Latin music has begun to dazzle American listeners, thrusting new artists into the global spotlight.

Today, there seems to be one name that is synonymous with Spanish-language music: Bad Bunny.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist, was first discovered in 2016 after DJ Luian – a Puerto Rican record producer and songwriter – listened to Martínez’s song “Diles.” Martínez, who created and released music on SoundCloud under the moniker of “Bad Bunny,” was signed to Hear This Music. 

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Nathy Peluso: Electrifying Viral Sensation

Latin music has changed how we listen to music today and provides an inside scoop to different cultures and backgrounds in our community. Music is known for bringing people together, giving insight into ethnic traditions, and learning more about their upbringing. One star has grasped all of those qualities and merged them into her sound bringing forward a fierce star with a story. Argentine-Italian singer and songwriter, Nathy Peluso, is marking her territory in the music industry and making her the next Latin star to watch out for. 

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Karri: R&B’s Next Bay Area Star

Successful R&B music is built first from the atmosphere including the smooth synths, the catchy guitar licks, the pulsing bass, and the flowing lyrics. 

During a late night drive or a summer sunset, R&B music transports a listener to a lighter, cooler realm.

This is the atmosphere that up-and-coming 21-year-old singer-songwriter and R&B artist Karri attempts to capture with his songs—channeling some of the 21st century’s most influential West Coast R&B artists like Jhené Aiko and Steve Lacy. Karri discovered his passion for music at a young age.

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