Author: rachel liu
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rowena fysx says “don’t text me back” in her latest ep
Rowena Fysx is garnering quiet success in the Toronto area. Her Filipino-Canadian background gives her a slight edge that I was initially intrigued by. I discovered her on Instagram in the ‘audios’ section, and upon reaching her page, I observed a heavy focus on visual narratives. Single after single, Fysx is building her discography to…
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To Charm or To Be Charmed? Review of Clairo’s Charm
Claire Cottrill, known musically as Clairo, is an American singer/songwriter often described as a bedroom pop artist. After gaining traction from “Pretty Girl,” she released her debut album, Immunity, in 2019. This brought her major successes, and she continued to inspire the indie-pop scene. Her relatability as a twenty-something that is also going through life,…
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rachel’s may faves
Oh, sweet May. Where do I begin? There is no better feeling than opening Spotify and hearing fresh tracks back to back that you actually enjoy. Honestly, I barely indulged in music the first few months of 2024, but this month summoned magical artistry and lyrical masterminds that made music feel like music again. From…
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take yr time – dad sports
Who would have known an Ottawa-based dream pop project named dad sports would come to fruition in just a few short years? Dad sports, now solely under Miguel Plante, has dropped a new single after nearly three years. Right after releasing their last project, I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE !!! in 2021,…
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under my hands – meredith rounsley
Step aside for this Nashville based artist, Meredith Rounsley. Originally from rural Maryland, Rounsley moved to Nashville to expand her sound as a growing indie-pop musician. Her background of soul, gospel, and radio music marries with her folk and indie pop to create something totally distinctive. She released her first four-track project, Ember, in 2021…
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transcending language in spanish
Kim Namjoon, aka RM of BTS, once said, “Music transcends language. BTS communicates with our fans by staying true to ourselves and believing in music every day.” Music Transcends Language. This new series of Daybreak showcases artists from diverse cultural backgrounds who communicate through their music. Each playlist will highlight a specific language, including songs…
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half year recap 2023
It’s already the middle of 2023–what?! Time flies so fast when you’re listening to good tunes. We can’t look over the new music that has been released, though. Especially with larger projects from our favorite artists and world tours starting up, the year is looking bright. Here is a breakdown of some of our top…
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may faves
For many of us, May is the month when school ends. Finals week, graduation season, and preparing for summer break all calls for a time to celebrate before June. It’s the time for raves, concerts, music festivals, and getting in the summer spirit. Let’s not forget to honor AAPI this month! So what better way…
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ok – jeremy zucker
New Jersey native Jeremy Zucker does not hesitate to spill his guts as a music artist. The singer-songwriter and producer is the internet’s sad boy, with songs that gained popularity like “all the kids are depressed” and “comethru.” He began his career on SoundCloud, signed with Republic Records, and the rest is history. But, let’s…
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when the day is done – grentperez
Filipino-Australian music artist grentperez is our latest bedroom pop craze. The 21 year-old singer-songwriter began his career sharing covers and originals on Youtube, encouraged by his brother and sister. He also found inspiration from family karaoke where he found his own style, surrounded by an environment of lively music and hidden talents. His debut single…
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sweetly – jake brewer
New York based singer-songwriter Jake Brewer has spread his wings even further this year. At only 22 years-old, he has released an album, Boys Do Cry, and an EP, What Love Did to Me. In addition to music, Brewer is a founder of FRNDLY media, a host of a podcast, and a recent TedX speaker.…
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dizzy spells – faerie (christine lam)
Faerie, otherwise known as Christine Lam, is a self-taught musician from the Big Apple (New York). Where many good things begin, Lam eased her way into the music scene by posting covers on YouTube. After a taste of success, she honed into her songwriting during college as a way to express the ups and downs…
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radiohead – nightly
Nightly (with enthusiasm)!! This Nashville-based alternative pop band consists of members Johnathan Capeci, Joey Beretta, and Nicholas Sainato. Popular songs like “the movies” and “Twenty Something” show vulnerability in love and in life and breaks down the complexities of relationships. In an interview, Capeci said one of his “favorite things to do is [drive] home…
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love spells mixtape
A song that makes you feel nostalgic A song from your favorite artist of all time 2. Pirouette by Chiiild A sad song you listen to in every mood 3. Destruction by Vlad Holiday your favorite song from a soundtrack 4. Let My Baby Stay by Amandla Stenberg from the Everything, Everything soundtrack a song…
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glue song – beabadoobee
You must have heard of bedroom pop sensation beabadoobee. If you haven’t, you are totally missing out. As a Filipino-British singer-songwriter riding the alternative/indie wave, Bea truly puts her heart into her music. In her interview with i-D, we see she is just a girl living in this world like the rest of us —…
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