Canadian-born, Portland-raised musician Emily Krueger on her new artist project VELVETTICA
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Canadian-born, Portland-raised musician Emily Krueger on her new artist project VELVETTICA

Being so deeply connected and one with everyone around us. Her spiritual awakening. Manifestation & reaching the depths of yourself through music. Interdimensional pop. The importance of finding her sound and unique frequency. Hiatus Kaiyote, Jeff Buckley and Thom Yorke being notable influences. Forgetting about the notion of “making it” and remembering it’s not a destination, it’s a journey.

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Toronto based Lia Pappas-Kemps on her debut EP “Gleam”
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Toronto based 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.

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NZ indie artist Lucian Rice on his debut EP “right now, forever”
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NZ indie artist 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.

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Toro y Moi on his latest album ‘Hole Erth’
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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.

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Manchester alt R&B artist Akemi Fox on her latest EP “in the dark”
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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.

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Australian alt-R&B artist Forest Claudette on “Jupiter & Stone Between”
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Australian alt-R&B artist 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.

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Sesame Girl on their latest self-titled EP & other new music
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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!).

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Georgia Gets By on her latest EP ‘Split Lip’
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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.

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Molly Payton on her debut album “YOYOTTA”
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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.

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OSTON on her latest EP “Saint Rich.”
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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.

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on their new single “Dull” with Softcult and upcoming deluxe album “I Love You Too”
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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.

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