Tag: music 2023

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Killinginthekitchen Sings What We Struggle To Say

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Phoebe D. Renje The name killinginthekitchen may seem odd, but for Lex, it invokes a different story: an inside family joke that became their stage name. Lex devoted their time to music under the name Killinginthekitchen, fast becoming a local headliner across the Orlando area. With their latest single, Lex explores the internal struggle plagues many young adults: “What is my purpose?” They write about this internal conflict in their latest release, “Save My Place.”  “I wanted to write about how I’m feeling in the present moment,” Lex says of their latest single. Their debut album, Actions Speak … Continue reading Killinginthekitchen Sings What We Struggle To Say

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Journey Skye Makes Promising Debut with “Love Me”

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Advertisements by Caitlyn Tarney Journey Skye makes the best out of a bad situation, as a cheating boyfriend leads her to a new best friend and the release of her first single, “Love Me,” which has been a long time coming. The LA-born artist has been around music her entire life. Being surrounded by artists inspired her to music go. Certainly not new to the scene, Skye has never had the chance to focus on music until now. “Love Me” tells the true story of Skye’s boyfriend, also known as artist Miki’s boyfriend. “We had no idea until I asked … Continue reading Journey Skye Makes Promising Debut with “Love Me”

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Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

A. Pollinger

Advertisements “I’ve always put everything I could into music,” says Tyke James, lead singer of acclaimed rock band, The Moss. He sits cozied up in his home, presumably somewhere in the mountains, looking jubilant and lively. After passing greetings, he’s ready to dive right into conversation about new music, new sounds, and all kinds of exploration.   The Moss just released their new single, “The Place That Makes Me Happy,” a lighthearted coming-of-age, indie-rock masterpiece about the constant search for a place that offers fulfillment. James mentions that he has always loved exploring – that he “takes adventure really seriously” – … Continue reading Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

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The Chapin Sisters Lingering Single,’ All Through the Night’ Out Now

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Advertisements By Caitlyn Tarney The Chapin Sisters have released their newest single, “All Through the Night,” on Lake Bottom Records. Folk duo Abigail and Lily Chapin made their musical debut with their EP, The Chapin Sisters (2005). After consistent releases, The Chapin Sisters returned to the scene with this year’s “Bergen Street,” followed by “All Through the Night.” The duo, originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., feel a strong connection to their hometown. After a move to the valley, “Bergen Street” tells of Lily’s wistful departure from the city. “All Through the Night” follows up by expanding on the sisters’ choice to … Continue reading The Chapin Sisters Lingering Single,’ All Through the Night’ Out Now

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TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Molly Reeves Getting your start in music through TikTok is becoming the norm. There are many TikTok creators on the platform who have made a name for themselves in the music industry, such as Nessa Barrett. In the United States, 86.9 million people use TikTok, that’s more users than Twitter, with 77 million. If you’re wanting to get your name out there, you know what app to use. Here are five TikTok artists that are on the rise that are putting a dent in the music industry. Nessa Barrett Nessa Barrett is from New Jersey and moved to … Continue reading TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

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Hometown Band, Brunch With Rosie, Takes Alabama by Storm

A. Pollinger

Advertisements By Molly Reeves  What do you get when three college students share a similar taste in music? You start a band. Based in Auburn, Alabama, Brunch With Rosie is an upbeat indie-funk band of friends Hunter Price, Issac Hayes, and John Evans. Meeting through Auburn Commercial Music Ensemble, the trio instantly garnered a tight friendship. Brunch With Rosie started performing together in 2022, originally writing music for Sonic Nation, Auburn University’s music ensemble. The band then decided to start writing original music and played their first show in June that same year. Performing all around Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia, … Continue reading Hometown Band, Brunch With Rosie, Takes Alabama by Storm

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Rock Is Not Dead & Frankie Soleil is Here to Prove It 

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Advertisements by Caitlyn Tarney Frankie Soleil is no longer sorry for making a mark in Columbus, Ohio. The alt-rock band, named after the singer, consists of Soleil, guitarist Bryan Ream, and drummer Mark Fullen, who have spent the last year playing shows around Ohio. Their music has reached all the way across the country and has even attracted listeners as far as England. Frankie Soleil is making a name for themselves, and you don’t want to miss them! Making their musical debut with more of an indie sound, Frankie Soleil has since moved into the edgier style inspired by influences … Continue reading Rock Is Not Dead & Frankie Soleil is Here to Prove It 

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It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

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Advertisements -by Vivian DiSalvo It’s no secret that fans worldwide were wholeheartedly disappointed when they didn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Well, there’s a quick fix – Swift just announced that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film will be released in theaters on October 13. She also released a trailer for the film, writing on Instagram that “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far, and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon” [sic]. Fans suspected that a film would be coming once … Continue reading It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

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Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess

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Advertisements “I want to do this forever,” Abrams commented about making music. Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and daughter of film director J.J Abrams, Gracie Abrams, was primarily unknown before she got to open for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour. In 2019, Abrams began uploading videos of her original songs and covers on social media, where she gained a following.  Because of her social media presence and heartfelt lyrics, Interscope Records took an interest in her, and she released her debut EP, Minor, in July 2020. “I Miss You, I’m Sorry,” a single off of Minor, became a fan favorite, followed … Continue reading Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess

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Zach Bryan: Country Music’s New ‘It’ Boy

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Advertisements “I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I don’t really deserve any of it, but it’s been an absolute blast.” If you’re a country music fan (and haven’t been living under a rock), then you might have heard about Zach Bryan and his catchy songs about love and loss. Bryan is still relatively new to the music scene, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the most popular country music act of 2023. A military brat (and later Navy vet), Bryan was born in Japan, where his parents were stationed overseas, and grew up in Oklahoma. Being no stranger … Continue reading Zach Bryan: Country Music’s New ‘It’ Boy