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Sam Casey – ‘More Songs About Weed and Toxic Relationships’

Raw, introspective and fueled by feminine rage, Sam Casey’s latest EP, ‘More Songs About Weed and Toxic Relationships’ is an unfiltered and unapologetic response to the question, who is Sam Casey? Inspired by the good and bad aspects of love that filled the past two years of her life, Sam gives an honest look at the effect certain relationships had on her. There are no secret messages on the EP, no hidden meaning. It says what it means and it means what it says. And so do I. One of my biggest strengths is my affinity for everything real. This is the third EP from the Toronto-based singer-songwriter, who from a very young age has established her boss-girl mentality. Her songwriting originally started out as journal entries and later sparked the beginning of her music career. Rooted in personal experiences of toxic relationships and struggles with mental illness, Casey bears […]

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Jona Ferreira – ‘Te Amo Tanto Que Te Odio’

In Jona Ferreira’s new EP release ‘Te Amo Tanto Que Te Odio’, he focuses on the dichotomy of love and hate, as the literal translation of its name in English is “I Love You So Much, I Hate You”. As two sides of the same coin, “Levy” is all about passion and intimacy and “Ruleta” deals with themes of hate, jealousy, and anger. Boston-born Dominican artist Jona Ferreira was inspired at a young age by a blend of genres including Bachata, Dancehall, Hip-Hop/R&B, Reggaeton, and Salsa. These various styles of music helped shape and establish himself as an artist with a global romantic sound.

The 1-800 – “First Love”

Love is in the air this Valentine’s day! Whether you’re deeply fallen or just feeling the first flutter of a new love, The 1-800’s latest single, “First Love”, will take you back to that nostalgic start of it all. With a modern spin on synthwave (a la early Daft Punk), the band creates an innocently charming song that will sure to have you all up in your feelings. The synth pop/retrowave band hails from El Paso, Texas and uses everyday experiences of uncomfortable truths to bring their audience together. Their song “Lovewave” garnered viral attention as it became one of Instagram’s most viral trends of 2022 and had over 1.5 million Tik Tok hits. The band also landed a recent sync placement in the YouTube docuseries “Michael Fassbender: Road to Le Mans“ with their song “This Might Be It”.

Claire Guerreso – “The Let Down”

Claire Guerreso’s new single “The Let Down” is anything but. Haunting as always, this song is heavier than Claire’s usual sound yet still somehow manages to come off dreamy and emotional. The track opens with a deep cacophony of distorted noise, quickly underpinned by a chunky beat and the jarring clang of electric guitar chords. Claire’s lyrics are introspective and melancholy, but maintains a raw edge thanks to the massive production chops of her producer/co-writer Suede James. I wrote The Let Down about the feeling you get when something ends. It’s not a bad thing, just a transitional feeling. The Let Down is the other side of anticipation. This song’s driving beat will stay with you through the highs and lows. A darling of the music supervision community for over a decade, Claire Guerreso is among the most successful artists in sync. Her music has touched countless millions, having been […]

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Call Me Ace – ‘RETURN TO OFFICE’

What’s it like being a first-time dad while balancing multiple careers and projects? Call Me Ace’s latest album ’RETURN TO OFFICE’ gives you a first hand look as the new father examines the beauty and hardships that come along during the journey. The sequel to his 2021 album ‘Out of Office’, this record expands along the lines of his signature themes of hard work and perseverance but also delves into difficult topics like childbirth, miscarriages, job insecurity, depression and what it’s like to experience this during a global pandemic and recession. As if being a tech entrepreneur by day and rapper by night wasn’t enough, Bay Area polymath Call Me Ace just took on two new full time jobs as a new father and head of a new indie label Heir Quality. Ace’s undeniable charm and talents have led him to charting on the iTunes Top 40 and Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop […]

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Curvelo James – “Si Te Quieres Quedar”

Written during a time of adversity and personal hardships, Curvelo James’s new single “Si Te Quieres Quedar” touches on the classic theme of “together through thick and thin.” Although we all experience the highs and lows of life, sometimes that rollercoaster wave of success will cause people to stay or perhaps leave during a period of struggle. Backed by a smooth throwback beat, this bright Latin hip hop track has an inspirational vibe with impeccable production quality. Feel those strings! At the age of 13, the Colombian artist and composer started rapping and later joined “Los que Zumban” which later became known as “The Monsters Ink”, an independent company established by DJ Numa and DJ Kano. From there he honed his craft and focused on developing not only his rapping skills, but also his singing and composition techniques to maximize his abilities as an artist. At the intersection of Latin […]

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Cheska Cruz – “Right For Me”

There’s no denying a love that’s right, but sometimes it’s just not and you need to let go. Cheska Cruz’s new single “Right For Me” is filled with a quiet confidence making a statement that cuts straight to the point: If you ain’t right for me / Then I don’t mind being alone. This one is a vibey slow burner, starting out with an earnest, sparse piano arrangement and building up to a full rhythm section with layer upon layer of gorgeously stacked vocals. It all culminates in a pitched down ending, leaving us with a pointedly dark moment. The Toronto based singer-songwriter shifts from her signature sound to a more traditional style of R&B on this record. This song specifically holds a significant meaning for Cheska as it also signifies the shift she made in her life to branch out and pursue a music career full-time. She’s just getting […]

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AMEN DENIRO – “The City”

In AMEN DENIRO’s sultry new single “The City”, he invites listeners into the world he reigns supreme, his city. In seducing a new romantic interest, AMEN perfectly blends his silky vocals with an other-worldly sound that’s heavy on the low end. In a good way! The 21 year old Quebecois artist first started developing his sound in church at an early age and later used music as a means to escape the hardships and struggles surrounding him. Despite the negative influences standing in the way of his musical goals, he continued to hone his craft and establish himself within the Canadian R&B scene. With a smooth sound similar to beloved artists like Khalid and Giveon, this young artist is sure to turn some heads.

Tinywiings – “Daydreams” (Feat. YellowBunny)

Lately female emcees have been taking the hip hop world by storm and dominating the rap game. In her track “Daydreams”, rapper Tinywiings shows that she’s ready to play and run with the pack. The hard-hitting track features fellow female Canadian rapper YellowBunny and was produced by Vez & Evince. Both rappers bring the heat with their rapid-fire flow and pure confidence. From hip hop to pop, Tinywiings displays her versatility in a range of genres as she explores female sexuality and independence within her lyrics. Still a fairly new artist on the scene, be sure to keep tabs on her. This girls is just getting started!

Mae Krell – “(Like) Spring”

Is it spring yet? Even though winter is just beginning, we can all relate to having a special someone that makes it feel like spring all year long. In “like (spring)”, the latest single off of her EP “imposter syndrome (b sides)”, singer-songwriter Mae Krell delivers a heartfelt and warm indie-folk track where she dives into the complexities of love. Through her earnest lyricism and vocals tied with beautifully recorded organic instrumentation, Mae strikes an emotional spark: This isn’t what I was looking forIt’s what I’ve only had in dreamsLaying in the grassAnd your eyesThey shine like spring The New-York based singer-songwriter started off as a photographer and at the age of seventeen decided to venture into music where she found her voice as a musician. Earlier this year, Mae was also a recipient of the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award through the Music Forward Foundation in partnership with CitiBank and […]

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