Lia Pappas-Kemps on her debut EP “Gleam”
The process of writing her first project and the opportunity to amalgamate your whole life. Themes of friendships and yearning romantic love. The importance of being able to put thoughts about what you’re hearing sonically into words and being able to relay those ideas to others. Working with GRAMMY-nominated Nathan Ferraro (Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen). Raspberry vodka and more.
Lucian Rice on his debut EP “right now, forever”
New music on love being more complicated than just “I love you” and focusing on today, because that's all there really is. His strong artistic connection and working with his close friend & Kiwi artist/producer Tom Verberne. Setting alarm reminders to listen to new music. Rum & cokes (only in tall glass!), and more.
Toro y Moi on his latest album ‘Hole Erth’
Creating new music that is more amplified with an angstier lens. How the collaboration with Duckwrth & Elijah Kessler came about for “Reseda". His highlights working on the album. Biggest lessons he has learnt across his career. Tour & more.
Manchester alt R&B artist Akemi Fox on her latest EP “in the dark”
New music about navigating relationships including being in different time zones, the importance of your own independence within them and resolving disagreements. This project bringing ALL the sultry vibes. Songwriting being a cathartic process. Being honest and speaking her truth. Performances in Manchester and London. Passionfruit gin spritzes (yum) and more.
Forest Claudette on “Jupiter & Stone Between”
Growing up with classically trained musicians as parents. Early influences including Black Eyed Peas & alternative R&B. New music with overarching themes of gender queerness and figuring out how to best express that, as well as capturing what it feels like to question love and to discover different types of love. Feeling emboldened to use music to be more honest/vulnerable, and more.
Sesame Girl on their latest self-titled EP & other new music
Meeting through a Facebook group. Early influences being Arctic Monkeys & Nirvana. Music centred around mental health, feminism & relationships. The aura of the EP being ice cold diet coke can from the servo when you get back into your hot car in the summer (so refreshing!).
Georgia Gets By on her latest EP ‘Split Lip’
New music about falling in love with a woman for the first time. Being a self-proclaimed catastrophic thinker. Evolving her sound into being more assertive. Trusting her capability and playing more instruments. Not letting the idea of a result ruin the present moment. Long Island Ice Teas & Bloody Marys with bacon in them (and how more cocktails should come with snacks - we agree!). Going on tour with Ruby Waters and more.
Molly Payton on her debut album “YOYOTTA”
Living in London. Previously considering pulling the pin on publically releasing music, and now feeling like this project is the beginning of her career. New songs with themes around loss, dealing with loving someone who's hurt you, importance of friendships and figuring out how to push through tough times. Playing at All Points East Festival, UK and Europe shows and more.
LUPO.THEBOY on “Perfect Plate”, “Nobody Will Love You” and more new music
Producing music on trains. Having lead vocals on a song for the first time. Being signed to Sweat It Out. Working on an official remix for Pat Lok. Cherry Mezcal Margaritas. Performing at Big Sound and West Best Bloc Fest, and more.
Holly Hebe on her singles “Out of the Blue”, “Hat Hair” and her upcoming EP “Ruby”
On her first dream of wanting to be a film composer. Early influences in life including Kasey Chambers, James Blake and Maggie Rogers. Blue margaritas. Performing at Big Sound 2024. Touring the East Coast of Aus, playing NYE on the Hill and more.
OSTON on her latest EP “Saint Rich.”
Moving from Chicago to LA and navigating relationships. Healing and getting back on your feet. Working with friends and creating core memories including jumping in a lake, blasting music from the car speakers and screaming to it on repeat. Going on tour with Friday Pilots Club, and more.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on their new single “Dull” with Softcult and upcoming deluxe album “I Love You Too”
Covering “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at their very first show - the school spring fair. Working with Chris Collins (Royel Otis) and writing music hungover (Uber Eats saved the day). Covering a Billie Eilish & Paramore cover on triple J’s Like A Version. Their love of Bloody Marys. Their first US shows including playing Ohana Festival and more.
Cosmo’s Midnight on their new album ‘Stop Thinking Start Feeling’
New music about crushing on someone super hard, but being too scared to say how you feel (have we all been there?). French disco influences. The importance of genuine human connection and friendship in songwriting and collaboration. Mezcal Palomas. Going on tour in the UK, Europe & New Zealand. And more.
Alisa Xayalith on her new music including latest single ‘Roses’
New music about the importance of hope, resilience and self-belief. Her last minute 48 hour trip to New York and performance on Jimmy Fallon. Working with Jason Soweto (Benson Boone, Imagine Dragons and Sir Sly) and Tyler Spry (U2, One Republic, Switchfoot and Peking Duk). The empowerment that comes from building your skill set as an artist and more.
Tom Verberne on his new EP ‘Skinwalk’
Growing up listening to AC/DC to Steely Dan to Oscar Peterson. Challenges of the social media grind. Themes of requited or unrequited love. Influences from Dora Jar to Stina Nordenstam. A $20 Behringer pedal saving the EP. Moving to London and more.
Rita Mae on her latest singles ‘Kiss The Sky’, ‘My Bad’ & ‘Big Star’
New music about owning your own confidence, crushing hard and exploring the potential sacrifices of ultimate success. Travelling the US. Performing at the same place as Taylor Swift (years apart). Working with Leroy Clampitt. Influences from Johnny Cash to Radiohead to Taylor Swift. Cosmopolitans and more.
greek on his sophomore album ‘ACCELERATOR’
New music with influences from the mid-late 60s and early 70s. The challenges that come from creating a self-produced album. Working with Johan Lenox on writing for strings. Pineapple tequila. Tour & more.
Lime Cordiale on their new album ‘Enough Of The Sweet Talk’
New music about being strangers to friends, friends to lovers, lovers to enemies then enemies back to strangers. Touring with and fangirling over Ballpark Music. Dealing with imposter syndrome. Being inspired by French plays and being in the country (“yee-haw”). Firing their mum (it’s alright, we think she’s okay). Moscow Mules. Brat Summer & more.