Runner’s “A Welcome Kind of Weakness” Tour
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of seeing Runner’s final show of his “A Welcome Kind of Weakness” headline tour. Noah Weinman, known as Runner, has been touring his sophomore album on a 20-show run this fall, culminating at the famed Bowery Ballroom. This venue has quickly become a favorite of mine; I can…
Holding On and Letting Go: Mourning Doves by Sleep Habits
Life moves, seasons change, and some songs stay tucked away until the right moment. There is a quiet beauty in holding onto them long enough for them to find their rightful place in the world. New Orleans-based indie-folk artist Sleep Habits embraces this patience on Mourning Doves, a reflective EP built from older tracks that…
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…
Video Age + Hovvdy Concert Review
St. Claude Avenue is buzzing on this Friday night. There’s music blasting from every direction and people gathered on every corner. I’ve made the 15-minute trip to Siberia, a small, intimate bar and live music venue that’s impossible to overlook thanks to its mural of a mammoth and mountain range. Tonight, I’m here for something…
Rose Vaughn Makes a Striking First Impression with Her Self-Titled Debut Album
When Rose Vaughn released “Caught in a Lie” last summer, its raw honesty and twangy edge hinted at something bigger on the horizon. Now, nearly a year later, she emerges in full bloom with her striking self-titled debut album, Rose Vaughn. Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to experience albums as complete works—and I’ve…
8 Under 80k
While scrolling through Spotify, it can get a bit frustrating trying to find new artists beyond what their algorithm pushes towards you. If you’re looking for smaller artists to support before they inevitably rise through the ranks, we’ve got just the collection for you. The artists below, at the time of writing, all have under…
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…
caffeinated corner with mitchy
Welcome to Caffeinated Corner ☕, where we bring the relaxed vibe of coffee shop chats to our interviews, even online! In this special episode, we sit down with Mitchy, for an intimate conversation about Daybreak Music, blending music and personality, and, of course, some caffeine talk. Mitchy has always believed in the power of music…
nagi Dives Into His Origins, Musical Visualization, and What’s Next
Last week, I had the opportunity to interview nagi, a Japanese-American artist whose potential is palpable in the way he speaks about his craft with genuine passion and excitement. As of today, he only has three songs officially released, but his most recent single, “KENZO,” picked up in Spotify streams and YouTube views in the…
caffeinated corner with the tulips
Welcome to Caffeinated Corner ☕, where we bring the relaxed vibe of coffee shop chats to our interviews, even online! In this special episode, we sit down with Tulips 🌸 for an intimate conversation about Daybreak Music, blending music and personality, and, of course, some caffeine talk. We dive deep into Tulips’ musical journey, exploring…
emerging pop icons you need to know
Our favorite emerging pop icons are poised to shine this year. Laura, Martina and Nina decide which of their favorite pop stars are destined to take the throne this year. martina’s choices Chloe Qisha With her latest single “21st Century Cool Girl,” London-based artist Chloe Qisha pairs an ABBA-esque chord progression with a stream of…
Encouraging Catharsis and Providing a Way Forward: Go Gentle by Ian Fisher
Missouri-born singer-songwriter Ian Fisher self-released his impressively personal album, Go Gentle, at the beginning of the month. With a title that turns Dylan Thomas’ well-known poem “Do not go gentle into that good night” into a positive suggestion rather than a pleading argument, Go Gentle is an album about the strength one can find in…
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