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Get to Know Emory
Emory is more than prepared for the success she’s bound to find with her mesmerizing blend of acoustic songwriting and electronic production. The twenty-two-year-old possesses a deep wealth of technical production knowledge and hands-on experience. Whether it’s her Nashville roots or her studies at NYU Tisch, Emory shines as someone who lives and breathes music.…
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DEB FAN
If I had to pick one word to describe Deb Fan’s sound, it would have to be ethereal. Her voice floats languidly like smoke curling slowly in hazy lounge. Her delivery is almost paranormal, as if coming to our ears from a shadow world of spirits and ghosts. On her latest EP, Kowloon Demos, the…
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BIKING WITH FRANCIS
As a born-and-raised Charlotte native, I was particularly excited to interview Biking with Francis, the North Carolina trio that has been making waves lately. Joshua Raw, Garrett Sparrow, and Max Leonard comprise the Charlotte-based collective, a lively cross between an indie boy band and an alternative rap group. The trio wears their musical influences on…
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2hollis
2hollis is one of the most enigmatic and exciting figures in the underground. Steering away from interviews, the nineteen-year-old keeps a low profile. His social media reads more like a cryptic message from an extradimensional being than the traditional self-promoting young artist. 2hollis’ tracks combine the eclectic, glitchy production of hyperpop with the pulsing force…
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Jae Luna
“Ether” is a laid-back summer bop, perfect for a sunset drive down the PCH. It’s the latest single from the up-and-coming artist Jae Luna. I discovered Jae’s music through his outside-the-box Tik Toks; rather than taking the traditional snippet promo route, Jae has built a following of over 50,000 followers through production walk-throughs edited with…
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Curtis Waters
Curtis Waters, or Abhi to his friends and family, wants to be a tourist in this world—not in the “snap a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower” sense but rather a deep-rooted feeling of wonder and joy for all that Earth has to offer. I spoke with Curtis over Zoom a few weeks after…