Author: Julia Falcone
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Venus’ New EP, Things Change, Explores Time, Transformation, and Moving Forward
On a Monday night, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Venus, a talented artist whose unique style and captivating presence have quickly made her one of my favorites. With her gap-toothed smile, she told me all about her latest EP, Time Change– one she wrote, sang, and solely produced. A California…
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Introducing Aisa
Aisa, a rising alternative R&B artist from Las Vegas, is driven by a pure desire to create. At just 23 years old, he possesses a clear vision for his music and is dedicated to achieving his goals. His lifelong passion for music has seamlessly transitioned into his adult life, and his influences, including Frank Ocean,…
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yazida
Immediately, with Yazida’s new EP #meant2b, it’s obvious she brings hyperpop to her level. Yazida is a singer-songwriter from Paris creating UK garage-inspired tracks, while also molding genres together. With a deep bass carried over by her soprano voice and a up-tempo UK garage beat, “deja vu” on Yazida’s latest project showcases her ability to…
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caffeinated corner: donna missal
When I met Donna Missal, the first thing that came to mind was, “Oh wow, I think we’re the same height,” right before she brought me in for a big hug. Hearing Missal perform her voice makes itself known to all who can listen to it; it is loud and bold. I couldn’t help but…
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miette hope
Originally from Colorado and now residing in Brooklyn, Miette Hope is in the city of dreams–or at least a borough outside of it. I spoke to Hope in late February over Zoom on Valentine’s Day. While scheduling, I failed to realize it was a holiday, but Hope was happy to accommodate me. Recently, Hope has…
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julia’s january faves
New releases for January is always a fun scavenger hunt. You get the chance to discover what era artists are coming into, setting the tone for future releases. To see the progress and arcs over their career is something I personally enjoy navigating. I think it also aligns with the new year and wanting to…
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portraits of tracy – drive home
A review of Portraits Of Tracy’s new album Drive Home by Julia Falcone on Daybreak Music.
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the japanese house live at webster hall
Waiting in line to get into the venue, you can hear the mumbles of excitement within the groups of people all eager to show up early. Webster Hall is a legendary venue with acts from all different backgrounds and genres. To a sold out crowd, The Japanese House gave us all a show we’ll all…
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it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Adele!
Adele for me has always been a household name. A name that doesn’t need another. It is simply Adele. With that one name comes a booming voice that is clear and resonant. When VH1 used to do the Top 20 Video Countdown, my nine-year-old self would watch with wonder and awe at the different genres…
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ode to miyazaki
written by: julia falcone, sidney parish, rachel liu, and laura reyes Hayao Miyazaki will forever be a household name in cinema worldwide. His style, characters, plots, themes, and scores will always be memorialized in history. I was fortunate enough to grow up with some of his movies. My cousin gave me Spirited Away as a…
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zach palmer
Zach Palmer is going to be your new tender lover boy. I found singer/songwriter Zach Palmer on TikTok, and he became my new obsession. His soft voice is infused with such emotion that it feels like you’re being gently rocked. I was first introduced to Palmer from TikTok, I found a video of him singing…
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olivia dean
When lockdown happened, I needed to find ways to fill my time. It gave me all the free time in the world to really explore music, and I found Olivia Dean. “Crosswords” was the first song of hers I found, and I distinctly remember playing it over and over, not even letting the song hit…
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take a break with SISTRA – You’re a Lot
There comes a point in some relationships where you need to simply cut it off. The relationship has hit its end point, and all it’s doing now is draining you. “You’re a Lot” is the debut single from the band SISTRA. Sisters Sasha and Sylvie from the London, have made a stand-out song that you…
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succession
Succession has emerged as a show that mirrors a manner of living most of us will never experience. It portrays the opulent wealth and extravagant lifestyles that only a select few attain. With that life comes decisions that are fraught with tension and potential betrayal. Succession centers around the Roy family, owners of the powerful…
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deb fan
Looking through Deb Fan’s Instagram, I was pleasantly charmed by her. Her allure came across as picturesque and distant with a Y2K aesthetic behind all posts beckoning you to look at her. When we spoke, she didn’t feel distant. Instead, I got the feeling of familiarity. Fan was engaged and actively participated in our conversation,…
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