Interviews

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…

Blair Schwarz is an American recording artist, songwriter, and producer better known by the stage name “ManiksWorld.” With his first single, “FallingSky/Lucid,” ‘ManiksWorld’ made his debut in 2018. This was followed by collaborations with producer Billy’s Beats on songs like “Nocturnal” and “Bad Company.” Keep checking back for fresh new…

An up-and-coming Malaysian-Bornean artist named “a shes” divides his time between London and Cambridge. He creates nostalgic synthpop anthems with the intention of capturing the messy, frightening, but frequently euphoric nature of growing up and embracing adulthood. He writes and records these songs for young adults experiencing the pandemic. He…

Originating from Geelong, Australia, Matthew Liam Nicholson is a recording artist, songwriter, composer, and band leader. He currently resides in the Northern California mountains. The timeless art of Nicholson is rooted in a mysticism that is both grim and ecstatic. His music has been called “reverent, expansive, magical realist folk…

UK native Tyler Brooker creates massive electronic, house, and dance music for everyone to enjoy. He began creating dance and electronic music in January 2017 while enrolled in sixth-form college (first year), using a DAW called Mixcraft 8. He only uploaded his work to YouTube and SoundCloud. He persisted in…