Caffeinated Corner
Whenever you typically meet people it can be customary to sit down at a coffee shop and get to know each other. That is how caffeinated corner originated. After performing interviews at coffee shops, we brought that same feeling of a little caffeine buzz to all of our interviews even online.
Caffeinated Corner is all about learning about your favorite artist’s interests and overall personality. The chill and relaxed atmosphere provides a comfortable environment to talk about anything that comes to mind.
Delaware Natives, Death By Indie, Gear Up to Celebrate Sophomore Album Release
Within the wider Delaware music scene, there is a vibrant DIY niche in the Wilmington-Newark area that is home to plenty of DIY venues and local staples. If you’ve ever attended a show at The Temple or Rainbow Records in Newark, you’re likely to know the name Death by Indie. Formed nearly three years ago,…
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…
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…
runo plum caffeinated corner
One of my favorite pieces of art this year is “earlier from ’20” by runo plum. This body of work was created during her time spent writing alone for the year of 2020. The ep is a captivating blend of lo-fi, folk, and indie rock that is filled with emotion and personal reflection. It’s a…
Lennie Rayen Caffeinated Corner
Lennie Rayen, 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Toronto, is making waves with her gentle voice and heartwrenching lyricism. Her craft for songwriting is outstanding, which comes as no surprise since she started writing music at a young age. She debuted in 2021 with her single, “Me & You,” and has amassed a pretty decent following since then.…
Jae Luna Caffeinated Corner
Jae Luna, a Korean-American producer and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA., is a visionary in the realm of alternative music. His distinctive style merges hints of lo-fi, electronic, and hip-hop alongside his honeyed vocals to create a unique soundscape. Drawing from his own personal narrative, Luna infuses his music with poignant storytelling, exploring themes…
sophie holohan caffeinated corner
🎙️listen along here San Jose native Sophie Holohan lets all her thoughts go when creating music. The indie-pop singer-songwriter focuses on crafting lyrics and works of art that translate to an audience of overthinkers looking for what’s next. Growing up in Silicon Valley, Holohan was faced with many factors, such as academic pressure and a…
PØSTERCHILD caffeinated corner
Hailing from Anchorage, Alaska, DJ and producer PØSTERCHILD (Taylor Mapes) has spent the past few years crafting high-energy euphoric dance music. Drawing inspiration from house, trance, and techno from the 90s to early 2000s, PØSTERCHILD injects nostalgic rave sounds into contemporary pop music soundscapes. From DJing club nights, to throwing renegade parties in the remote…
searows caffeinated corner
Alec Duckart, also known as “searows” is a folk artist from Portland, OR. Starting off with covers of Phoebe Bridgers on TikTok in 2020, Alec started creating his own sound with his debut album “Guard Dog”. The music of Searows is based on stories from his lives and has a melancholic and acoustic feel. Throughout…
olive klug caffeinated corner
A magical upcoming album from Olive Klug will bring back childhood memories of playing in magical worlds and feeling carefree. Coming from Oregon, their aesthetic is almost camp counselor-like while simultaneously blending folk with rock. Olive is releasing tracks from their upcoming album, establishing themselves as a folk artist to watch. “Coming of Age” and…
blondshell caffeinated corner
Blondshell the indie rock revival. Born and raised in New York City, Sabrina Teitelbaum moved to Los Angeles for music school in 2015. Entering USC’s Pop Program, she was swept into a context where the brooding pop legacies of Lorde and Lana Del Rey reigned. She dropped out after two years, but while there studied…
Bestfriend caffeinated corner
Bestfriend embodies vulnerability. The duo comprising of Stacy Kim and Kaelan Geoffrey create music that combines raw emotional lyrics with a powerful production. Defying distance, the duo works online with Stacy in Vancouver and Kaelan in Toronto. Stacy focuses on the vocals and instrumentals while Kaelan coordinates production and vocals. Sending memos back and forth…
the walters caffeinated corner
Formed in 2014, The Walters is an indie pop band originally from Chicago, IL. The Walters are composed of Luke Olson (lead singer), Walter Kosner (lead guitarist), MJ Tirabassi (guitarist and vocalist), Danny Wells (bassist), and Charlie Ekhaus (drummer). In 2014, they released their first EP, Songs For Dads, along with two other singles, “Hunk…
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