“NASTY”, the latest collaboration between Amp Melo and Chubby Wallets, is a slick, funk-infused R&B celebration and tribute to that woman: untouchable, magnetic, and completely comfortable in her element. With thick, rubbery basslines and slick guitar licks, “NASTY” channels Prince’s charm, Kaytranada’s bounce, and The Internet’s smooth vibes all rolled into one. Formerly known as Amplified, Amp Melo is a genre-bending rapper and singer from Santa Cruz, CA, blending sharp Hip-Hop lyricism with buttery R&B melodies and funk-driven rhythms. Having toured nationally with Santa Cruz legends The Expendables and opened for icons like GZA, The Pharcyde, and Collie Buddz, Amp continues to build a solid following in the Bay Area and beyond.
The latest EP by British-American trio Raynes, entitled ‘Bloom,’ is a self described Chamber Pop record constructed around sophisticated string arrangements. Designed to evolve track by track, the seven-song cycle slowly expands into a lush, orchestral crescendo and mirrors the gradual awakening of spring. As a concept inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement for both its visual and thematic palette, ‘Bloom’ explores renewal, intimacy, and quiet transformation through floral metaphors and everyday moments. The closing track, “Say That You Want It,” brings the listener to atmospheric heights in cinematic style, swelling into a full-blown symphony that makes heartbreak sound almost triumphant. Raynes was formed in 2017, when North Dakota natives Mat Charley and Joe Berger stumbled across a video of brilliant British singer Mark Race on Instagram and invited him to Los Angeles to start a band. The group has since signed with Sony Music Publishing, released multiple EPs […]









