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Bonnaroo 2021 Hey guys! I’m super excited about festivals returning, and I can not begin to tell you how excited I am about Bonnaroo making its way back! With a diverse lineup of over 150 artists, more than ten stages, and four campground party barns…where could you go wrong? I can’t wait to be…

Dirtybird As festivals make their way back, I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am about Dirtybird. Do you want a great outdoor event with pools? You got it! Do you want great music? You got it! A good environment? You got it! Claude VonStroke and 2 Live Crew, from Choopsie to…

Tricky Hey everyone, this next artist is not only on tour this year but definitely someone I’d be down to see when the time’s right—the name: Tricky, the game: sultry toned vocals on intense tracks. In September of last year, Tricky had released his “most darkly moving music in years,” which was Pitchfork. The…

Days N Daze Hey guys! One of my all-time favorite bands is back at it again! I actually interviewed them a while back and you can check that out here! Days N Daze and Andrew Paley release split 7″ today, and I couldn’t be more excited to be sharing the good news with you!…

Eats Everything If you haven’t heard of Eats Everything, I highly suggest you hop on that train because it is smooth sailing all the way. Daniel Pearce is an English D.J. and record producer who came to the precipice in 2011 with his ‘Entrance Song’ on Pets Recording. Also, that track is fantastic, and…

DJ Squidnee DJ Squidnee, a 25-year-old who knows just how to get down and dirty with her beats. Squidnee originates from North Carolina and spent a few years in Kansas; she now resides in Savannah, Georgia, with her boyfriend. She’s recently played (safely, wearing her mask) in Myrtle Beach at a show called Unicorns…

Post And Delete Hey everyone, this next track is something I’m excited about! It’s a remix of Zoey Dallaz and Chris Brown’s ‘Post And Delete’, and it is absolutely on fire, DJ Pioneer has really done it! The track was originally released in 2017 with a message that needs to be addressed about social media…

What’s your name and DJ name? “Alex Fricke, also known as FREAKY.” Where are you from? “Charlotte NC.” How old are you? “28 years old.” How would you describe the music you make? “The music I make is extremely bold, in your face, aggressive, scary, and melodic. I…

Photo: Nocturnal Productions What’s your name/Dj name? Claya Jade (pronounced Clay-uh) Where are you from originally? Charlotte, NC Tell us about your DJ career? I’ve been an open format nightclub DJ for six years; high energy venues like Deco Charleston and Social Columbia. My first residency was at SIP Charlotte in 2015, every Thursday for…

Kindred Score These new tracks are hot! Kindred Score is at it again with these two new singles, ‘ Nights Like This’ and ‘The Way We Grew’ are out now and sounding better than ever! The electro-pop duo Kindred Score has some undeniable talent with a string of electric producers, including Blackhill, Manpower, and Rogue…

Together Hey everyone! Super stoked for today’s track that has been released by SIDEPIECE, and it’s called ‘Together,’ it’s a super fun track that will be sure to have you on your feet reminiscing of the good ole days. Via esteemed FFRR imprint, the SIDEPIECE duo amassed over 2.5 million monthly listeners on…

Sick Of Sad Songs

Sick Of Sad Songs With an upbeat tune and lyrics that grab your attention, this song is undeniably impressive. ‘Sick Of Sad Songs’ is ahead of the game! Afsheen’s release of two enticing singles from his album Happy Tunes, the rising star has stolen the show! Afsheen first broke out in 2013 and…

The Good ‘ol days Remember when you were sitting outside, underneath a tree in the nighttime, next to a stage with loud music? The lights from the stage hit your half-closed eyes as you’re sitting there trying to warm up with your pashmina. Do you remember dancing the night away, sweat pouring down your face,…

Don Diablo and Denzel Chain So, Don Diablo is switching it upon us; with his new 80’s inspired project Camp Kubrick is sure making some totally phat tunes! The Dutch music producer Don Diablo recently unleashed his collaborative project with Denzel Chain! Camp Kubrick awaits to take you back to the past…

Yesteryear They’re back at it again and seem never to end; with banger after banger, Cosmo’s Midnight continues to produce unforgettable hits! The Sydney-based duo Cosmo and Patrick Liney released their long-awaited album, Yesteryear, that’s out via Sony Music (Australia), RCA Records (USA), and Black Butter Records (UK). They draw influence from sounds they…

Tiësto Releases ‘The Business’ All you Tiësto lovers are in for a real treat; the king is back at it again! His new release ‘The Business’ indeed slaps and sounds, unlike anything he’s ever dropped. The song itself takes me back and has this way of luring me in with hypnotizing lyrics. “Let’s get…

Soda State New duo Soda State is learning their way around digital production as their new debut ‘The Look’ is out and making some dangerous waves! M & Tracie have managed to create something magical, with this new track promising soothing lyrics and super fresh beats! Some have compared them to The Blaze meets…

Koloah, raw underground Kyiv-based producer Koloah has been at it this year, working on his new EP of the year. Having been a hugely popular role model in his local scene for over a decade now, Koloah is predominantly responsible for the reputation for the rave culture to a global scale. He has produced…

EAXMAR is doing the damn thing yet again. The 19-year-old Netherlands native honors his Moroccan roots by incorporating organic instrumentation over electronic production elements, which are all built into his new release ‘Given Away / Given Back.’ The song draws you into a slow lure, only to hit you with drops unimaginable. He dives deep…

Show Me The Blueprints

Days N’ Daze, a band from Houston that performs folk-punk, gave me the chance to interview them on Zoom to sit down and talk about interpersonal relationships, music, and other real-life issues. I was allowed to chat with lead singers Whitney Flynn and Jesse Sandejas along with my best friends Leanne and Hannah Swain, for…