Author: nina
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Shallow Alcove’s Slumber Party Tour
Ahead of the release of their EP Doggy Paddle, I got the chance to see Shallow Alcove live at The Rockwell in Somerville, Massachusetts. Along with openers JOBIE and lighthearted, the night was full of heartfelt lyrics, sweet harmonies, and good vibes all around. The night started off with local Boston artist JOBIE, who I…
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Molly Grace Talks Inspirations, Tour, and “Mad at Her Forever”
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Molly Grace, a Nashville-based rising pop star. Known for her powerful voice, witty lyrics, and irresistible charm, Grace has cemented herself as a musical force to be reckoned with. In between shows on the But I’m A Popstar! Tour, I had the chance to talk to her about…
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Anya Gupta and “maya’s song”
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Anya Gupta is an emerging queer singer-songwriter. Following the release of 2021 EP, i (don’t) know you, as well as a string of singles including “gale” and “jackie,” Gupta recently released “maya’s song,” a wistful ballad dedicated to a best friend who unexpectedly passed away. Exploring love, grief, and memories shared…
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Leanna Firestone’s Becoming Unbecoming Tour in Boston, Massachusetts
I am always looking for a concert to attend, whether I buy the ticket last minute or months in advance. Earlier this month, I got the chance to see the second-to-last show of Leanna Firestone’s Becoming Unbecoming tour in Boston. Leanna’s music is vulnerable, playful, and creative, and I was so excited to see what…
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Yearning for More Than a Friendship: “Big Picture” by Grace Gardner & buffchick
When I heard that Grace Gardner was teaming up with buffchick for their latest single “Big Picture,” I knew it was going to be good. Both indie singer-songwriters with folk, pop, and rock elements in their music, the pairing immediately made sense. buffchick released their debut album, showtime, earlier this year, and Grace is preparing…
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Olive Klug in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Olive Klug is an artist that I have listened to for years, and I finally got the chance to see them solo in Western Massachusetts. They released their debut album Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded last year and just recently released their debut independent single, “What To Make Of Me.” They have made a…
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Brye and Tessa Violet Remind Us That Our Bodies Are Our Friends
Self-love is something that can be hard to come by, but sometimes, all it takes is a song to remember that we should love our bodies for who they are. That is exactly what alt-pop artist Tessa Violet and singer-songwriter Brye have done on their latest track, “My Body’s My Buddy.” While at first the…
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Five Lesser Known LGBTQ+ Artists to Check Out This Pride Month
A majority of the music that I listen to nowadays happens to be by LGBTQ+ artists. I have realized that there are so many artists I adore that deserve more support, especially from the community. Here are some lesser known queer musicians I recommend checking out this pride month and some of my favorite songs…
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mxmtoon’s plum blossom (revisited)
Watching mxmtoon grow both into herself and her music these past five years has been no short of a treat. 23-year-old Maia has been making music under the name mxmtoon since 2017, and released her debut EP plum blossom on December 7th, 2018. To mark the 5 year anniversary, she decided to go back into…
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villain – caity krone
Almost exactly 3 years after releasing her debut EP, Word of Art, Caity Krone has returned with the emotionally driven single, “Villain.” As someone who has followed her photography work over the past few years, I am in awe of how her photos can capture a specific feeling, and this song has the same effect.…
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august faves
August! The month of salty air, rusty doors, too-hot weather, and car rides to the beach. As someone who absolutely despises weather above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, I definitely have a mixed relationship with the month of August. However, the music releases last month have been more than extraordinary, reinvigorating my love of summer pop music.…
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free – carol ades
Following the release of 2022’s Sadtown USA EP, Carol Ades has returned with “Free,” a bubbly pop song exploring the words she did not have when she was younger. “I had to know I’m not alone to let it out, I had to let a little go to feel it nowAnd when the lonely and…
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Loud & Proud Artist Showcase
In honor of Pride and Black Music Month, Universal Music Group partnered with GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) to host a Loud & Proud artist showcase this June. Walking into the space, I had no idea what to expect. I was immediately greeted by an array of music videos from queer artists playing…
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planet song – margot liotta
Margot Liotta, a singer-songwriter, has recently released a new single titled “Planet Song.” The title is quite fitting as it builds on the soft and dreamy sound introduced in her debut EP, No Fun At Parties, released last year. The song, an acoustic ballad about “blaming the stars,” according to Liotta, makes the listener feel…
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