Interviews

From Edinburgh, Scotland, Nasty P (Paul Rutherford) is a hip-hop producer and DJ. He has collaborated as a producer and artist with Ed O.G., Skinnyman, and Akil from Jurassic 5. Nasty P has a notable discography of albums and mixtapes, ranging from the critically acclaimed When the Smoke Clears to…

Almedal, a former lead singer for the indie band Velvet Belly, offers skillfully crafted songwriting and comforting lyrics wrapped in a recently discovered (clearly dancey) electronic sound. The 10-track album is orchestrated by chill-step producer EvenS and features atmospheric soundscapes with saturated beats and synths. Nicholas Sillitoe, Almedal’s partner and…

DJ Zenas is a multi-talented individual who excels in many fields. He not only performs at numerous venues all over the country and the world, but he also creates, composes, and performs all of his own music. Zenas is a native of Denver, Colorado. After collaborating on numerous projects with…

The London-based collective THE LEMON CULT consists of producers, composers, musicians, and performers who were brought together from their individual studios during a pandemic in search of escape, teamwork, and joy in music. THE LEMON CULT is a multifaceted group of gifted musicians who, out of respect for their day…

Ruto is a recording artist from South Central LA who is committed to fusing the city’s various musical genres into one ambient, eclectic sound. Ruto, who was self-taught from a young age, discovered his sound by fusing the rhythms and melodies of jazz, punk, and soul into upbeat and energetic…

Joseph Hughes, better known as The Birthday Letters, is a singer-songwriter from Shropshire who currently resides in London. His music is characterized by a profound and introspective depth of thought. Inspired by the infinite beauty of our planet and constantly questioning the status quo, this artist returns with “Yearning For…

The Meskimo crafts sonically pleasing audible frequencies that cross genres and time periods. His latest track “The Brothers McKenna Drop Out” is a celebration of Terrence and Dennis McKenna’s contributions to the psychedelic scene and to scientific research on the therapeutic uses of psychedelics for a range of mental health…

Seattle, Washington native Ella Ruby performs as an indie/folk singer/songwriter. She claims to have grown up reading books during storms. She’s spent the past few years learning about the past, experimenting with clay, and moving past past relationships. Her music, which focuses on themes of heartbreak, change, loss, and (re)discovery,…

Singer-songwriter Sophie Breton is from Quebec. She made the decision to stop waiting for opportunities in 2019 and start making her own music after being inspired by many other women in the industry. Sophie tells stories in an indie/pop style while being self-conscious, sensitive, and thoughtful. With those sounds and…

Rapper Erik Evy is from the Chicago area and draws inspiration from artists like Mac Miller, Amine, and J Cole. His first album, “Periscopes,” which was released on March 17, 2021, reflects his carefree outlook. Erik wants to constantly surprise his audience with new sounds and ideas for each body…