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Who Is bbno$?
bbno$ feels like an artist that needs no introduction yet is simultaneously an enigma. Going viral on the regular, thanks to TikTok-fueled hits "Lalala" and "edamame," the Vancouver artist is impossible to shy away from. But did you know bbno$ also has mad drip despite being voted worst dress in high school and is definitely not a virgin? We rang up bbno$ to celebrate the release of his latest single, "piccolo," and answer the question… Who is bbno$?
Beauty School Dropout Deliver an Electrifying Label Debut With "Assassin"
If you don't know the name Beauty School Dropout, you're missing out. After making a name for themselves through a series of rapturous pop-up concerts in Los Angeles and DJ sets at Bar Lis, the dynamic three-piece, comprised of Colie Hutzler, Brent Burdett, and Bardo, is setting the stage for a breakout moment with the release of their label debut single "Assassin."
Spearheaded by none other than Blink 182's Mark Hoppus under new label Verswire with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and Sherry Saeedi, Beauty School Dropout makes their grand debut in blistering fashion, bridging the nostalgia and angst of guitar-driven rock with a uniquely modern vision. Opening on Hutzler's emotionally-charged vocals, which eventually pave the way for an electrifying breakdown of stampeding drums and thundering guitars, the trio's signature sound surges forward to tell a tried-and-true tale of a toxic relationship.
"We chose 'Assassin' as our first single because we feel that falling out of love with our toxic relationships is the most universally shared experience in life that people can relate to, as quoted in the song, 'Fell in love with the ways that you kill me.' We hope that our fans and listeners resonate with the record as much as we do," share Beauty School Dropout.
"Assassin" feels like the first chapter of something much, much larger yet to come. And with pop-punk and guitar-led rock coming back in full force, there could not be a better time for a band like Beauty School Dropout, whose anthemic music screams stadium-ready, to lay their mark on the music world at large.
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KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror [Q&A]
Twin pop sensation KAIRO pay homage to their Houston home, Nigerian heritage, and the pure essence of love with their debut EP, Love Letters From Houston.
Living a bright life of color and play, what makes their music so infectious isn't just the way that their angelic vocals swirl together in perfect harmony. Their music is only an extension of their devotion to living joyously, curiously, and graciously.
Generating attention on TikTok with their clever hooks and racking up hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams, the brothers remain effortlessly grounded in humility. With so much of their career still in store, it's a pleasure to see their goodness remain good, a nod to a well-nurtured upbringing.
Influenced by the pop artists they grew up listening to, the brothers fell enamored with a genre of music that didn't reflect back many artists that looked like them, but the most beautiful part of their unfolding story is that they didn't cower away from this.
It's been said that our purpose in life is found when we become what we needed as children, and that's the exact call to action KAIRO took. They are what they needed to see and now give so many boys once in their position permission to do the same.
Simply put, KAIRO embodies the liberation that comes from being led by truth, committed to your authenticity, and forever rooted in love. We got the chance to sit down with their brothers ahead of their EP release to talk all about their musical journey.
Ones To Watch: Your EP Love Letters From Houston is finally here! Walk us through the process of creating this.
AK: So for every song on this EP, the idea stemmed from Houston.
EJ: Yeah, I wrote most of the hooks in Houston and then we'd take those ideas and we'd go to flesh them out with our producers. So eventually we thought, why not name it Love Letters From Houston?
What's special about love in Houston? What is love like in the south?
AK: Love down south has a lot of intentionality! It's slow.
EJ: Even the people, too! LA is really dope for connections and business but it definitely is a fast-paced, transactional lifestyle.
AK: Yeah in Texas it's like, I'm gonna get to know you, it's slow.
Love down south seems more home-cooked. Speaking of love, what happens when you guys are in dissimilar places with it? Have you ever had one going through heartbreak while the other is still falling and you still need to write the same love song?
EJ: Yeah that's happened a lot and it's kind of funny when we try writing in the studio and one of us is like "I'm so happy!"
AK: While the other is like "I'm not happy at ALL right now!" But we come together, you know. If we want this song to feel a way, we'll write towards that goal.
And I'm sure there's a lot to take from each experience! What do you think are the beautiful parts of heartbreak and the ugly parts of love?
AK: I think the beautiful part of heartbreak is rebuilding yourself and getting a better definition of yourself.
EJ: When you're in love and infatuated with somebody, you might let a lot of things slide. And when you're heartbroken, you get to take a step back and say "Okay what did I like, what did I not like?"
AK: I think, with love, you're signing up for the possibility of you losing this person, but you're okay with that. You're deciding to cherish every moment.
That's beautiful. So being that you guys are family, are you able to shut work off when you get back home?
EJ: Honestly, no, haha. It bleeds into everything. When I was younger, I used to beatbox a little and then he'd start singing a melody and we'd record it on a voice memo. We were always singing around the house.
AK: Yeah, our friends get annoyed by it but we know it works.
You guys shout out Houston, but I know you also honor your Nigerian heritage. How do you maintain that connection to your roots?
AK: When we meet new people, in LA specifically, when they ask where we're from we make it a point to say we're Nigerian from Houston.
EJ: For us, we grew up on every American artist. Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, so I think it's cool to see a Nigerian artist making pop music.
Representation is so important, especially being at the intersection of African and pop. Who were some Black artists that gave you permission to make your art?
AK: From our high school days, the person we looked up to was Khalid. He was in pop and no one said anything because it was objectively good. And we thought "Ok, we can do that now."
EJ: Through him we saw that it was doable. In elementary school, I was listening to Justin Bieber and my mom had a wig that looked like his hair, so I would put it on and flip the bang like I was him. So I'm happy that we weaned off of that and are able to make our music with our skin, our hair, our real appearance, and be confident.
That's so important. You guys living in your truth and authenticity is giving so many boys that look like you permission to do the same.
AK: That's the goal, that's all that matters. We always say, imagine two black boys looking at us, like our younger cousins or even our sister, seeing us and seeing that it's possible for them.
Who are your Ones To Watch?
EJ: There are a lot! We have two friends Scott Moon and Rishy, they'll be opening for us. They're super dope. Also a collective Glenhaven, and our friend Tommy Richmann.
KAIRO's Love Letters From Houston is available everywhere you can stream it.
WOAH Take a Dreamlike Step Forward With "Drowning"
In their latest single, "Drowning," WOAH explores the feeling of falling out of the honeymoon phase and looking for comfort in a relationship where it has been lost. The unsteady nature of an on-again, off-again relationship is a natural recipe for uncertainty, and this song encapsulates the moment where you decide that the relationship is worth saving and it is worth trying to move forward after having been emotionally absent for so long.
"Progressing from our previous release, 'On Your Sleeve,' we decided to amplify the energy, high production, and synthesizers that we liked in order to experiment and further develop our sound as a band. This song is a new step-forward for us, but we made a conscious effort to maintain our classic WOAH sound that has been developed on the Better Left Unsaid EP and 'On Your Sleeve' by recording and mixing in our shared apartment, while still bringing more attitude and energy with this new release," shares WOAH
Emerging from the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, WOAH is a four-piece group made up of the Mikey and Ruben Gomez, Zac Tice, and Jackson Martin. Forming and debuting mid-pandemic, the band found their sound with ease. Recording their entire catalog on GarageBand, WOAH has been able to accumulate thousands of streams with zero editorial help. Using their social media to the fullest, they've built a unique brand that has helped gain a core ride or die fanbase.
Their infectious indie pop is like a leech that grasps onto you for dear life. From their memorable hooks, steady guitar, to their clear songwriting abilities, each new track results in an instantaneous earworm. And you can hear their inspirations in full, from The Strokes, Hippocampus, U2, The 1975, to Turnover, all of which bleed through their writing to help establish WOAH's unique sound that truly comes alive in "Drowning."
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Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of Last Week
While it's far too easy to lose ourselves in the deluge of new music releases that grace us every week, one thing that cannot and should not be overlooked is the art of the music video. With the heyday era of MTV long behind us, Rewind sees us taking a look back at a handful of our favorite music videos of the past week.
ARY - 'My Awe Sustains'
For a music video to hold your attention in black and white requires a level of visual intrigue that most videos of that palate desperately lack, not so in the case of ARY's luxuriously textured "My Awe Sustains." The visual takes a marbled approach, breeching between an effects laden science class and a detailed art history course. If you want to see how to make the most of simplicity and amazing shot direction, then look no further than director Pernille Sandberg and DOP Kristen Paulsen's latest mesmerizing effort.
Spacey Jane - "Hardlight"
We've become real accustom to Spacey Jane sharing dexterously crafted indie leaning pop tunes, but we had to wait a bit to find a video that captured their spirit with equal adroitness. Captured on a lazy bateau mouche through Melbourne, "Hardlight" showcases a live styled performance, dropped with wonderful tight shots of the band that oozes the same personality that is so easily heard in their music. Director Nock Mckk took the simplicity of the location and let the band and the backdrop shine, an easy breezy visual for a song of the same pace.
Art d'Ecco - "Midlife Crisis"
People loved the satiated feeling of nostalgia, lustful for a time they can compress into the best memories; all of that is present in Art d'Ecco's masterfully crafted "Midlife Crisis" but it is bettered by the '80s-layered video that sees the Bowiesque singer crossing from bathtubs, staircases, and the kitchen with stylish grace, replete with backing band via the mirror. Directed and edited by Brandon William Fletcher, who either was a fan of that era or studied it well, this video isn't a lazy homage but a real standalone gem.
Ray Laurél - "MANIC PIXIE DREAM BOY"
How do you introduce the energy that is Ray Laurél, a bright, boisterous individuality that bounces into your ears like zero gravity honey. Well, have said artist direct and edit themselves in this short hometown romp for "MANIC PIXIE DREAM BOY," a video bristling with gleeful neighborhood cameos and diva behavior mid grocery aisle. A must-watch artist and a must-watch video.
payton - "all wrong"
The wonder of your grandparents' basement, unchanged since your parent's birth, what to do with a retro barrage of '70s autumn hues, old vinyl records, and vinyl furniture. For one of our favorite pop maestros, payton, he uses this as an elegant contrasting backdrop to his love gone wrong single, "all wrong," recovering with ice cream and long stares into the camera. We feel his loss but we wanna feel that shag carpet on our sad feet even more.
grentperez Is the Hopeful Romantic We Need
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Up-and-coming artist grentperez has come a long way since posting covers on Youtube. After the success of his 2020 cover series, "Sing You to Sleep," more on that later, the indie singer-songwriter has melted our hearts and enamored our ears with his endearing blend of bedroom pop, soul, and R&B.
grentperez first started uploading covers consistently to Youtube in 2016 when he was a teenager, debuting with none other than Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself." He continued to upload popular covers of songs throughout the next few years, showcasing his range with the likes of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" and Daniel Caesar's "Japanese Denim." In 2020, the budding artist would experience their first taste of internet fame with "Sing You to Sleep," a 14-part covers series designed to help others sleep during the stresses of the pandemic. After the unexpected success and a moment of self-examination on what he wanted to do with his life, education was an essential priority in his household, he dropped out of college, never looked back, and went all-in on music.
The first official single grentperez put out was a remastered version of his song "Confusing Girl." Released over a year after the original and demo version, the song featured production by Linden Jay, who had previously worked with artists like Doja Cat and Joji. The sun-soaked debut single featured what are now hallmarks of grentperez's work, including soulful yet sweet vocals and carefully crafted, intricate indie pop-rock sonics that make listeners want to dance and maybe cry a little. Not one to rest on his laurels, two weeks later saw the release of his debut EP, Demo(s) About Love, a collection of intimate and raw demos.
Only days later, as if to make up for lost time, grentperez revealed the release date and cover art for his next single, "Cherry Wine," the lead single from his sophomore EP, Conversations With The Moon. He teased the track on his Instagram by performing a snippet of the first verse and chorus. The tease would eventually result in his most successful song to date, earning over 39 million streams on Spotify alone.
Following the success of "Cherry Wine," grentperez released "My Heart It Beats for You," the second single from Conversations With The Moon, showcasing a more upbeat and uplifting side to the artist. The song, which also features a section in Tagalog, was a collaboration between grentperez and his Twitch community. "I started off by coming up with a chord progression that I liked, then moving into the writing," he shared with NYLON. "I just had an open floor for people to come up with certain lines that would fit, and I'd handpick them and adjust them slightly to tailor to the song." The lines he picked ultimately made up the second verse. In addition, the community aspect of the track carried over into the song's community music video, which features a combination of worldwide fan-submitted videos.
The singer closed out 2021 with the release of "Clementine," which effortlessly combined R&B, pop, and soul elements. The single explored the darker side of love, revolving around heartbreak and not being able to move on from a relationship. The track took heavy inspiration from cult classic Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, so it was named after Kate Winslet's character. However, despite its darker, moodier theme, it still featured grentperez's signature light and swaying sound. The top of the year saw the release of his last single, "Absence of You." The song tells the story of the aftermath of a harsh breakup and the painful realization that the relationship was never truly going both ways.
On Valentine's Day 2022, Perez's long-awaited sophomore EP Conversations With The Moon finally dropped. Consisting of four of his previously released singles, the six-track record combined indie and R&B guitar melodies with pop and soul elements, urging listeners to feel the "feels" and, most importantly, served as a sonic testament that his music could touch hearts across the globe.
It wasn't long before the Australia-based artist started releasing new music. His latest single to date, "Wishful Thinking," is a track full of sweet, intricate songwriting and swooning melodies that poetically depict matters of the heart. The 20-year-old artist explained that the song was about a relationship that was yet to be and how people can "daydream a lifetime's worth of love from the first moment you met that special someone."
grentperez exemplifies the best parts of what it means to be a hopeful romantic. His music is a special blend of thoughtful, personal, honest, and endearing. It holds an infectious optimism that encourages listeners to keep their hearts open to love, whether it comes from the people we meet in our lives or from within.
ericoda Ascends to Even Greater Heights With 'things with wings'
"Desire outlives decay. You may feel like every step is just another action welcoming the unknown, and you may be right. But for right now, you are here, and the only way for you to leave the misfortune built around you is to do what seems impossible." The spoken word excerpt signals the genesis of ercidoa's long-awaited label debut, things with wings, as an intensive emotional effort just waiting to be unpacked.
Since his inception, the genre-defying singer, songwriter, and producer has readily reinvented himself, always existing seemingly one step ahead of the curve — from cementing his place at the forefront of digicore and hyperpop one moment to delivering an intoxicating experimental pop vision the next. And with things with wings, ericdoa takes flight, embarking on a 15-track epic that pairs his boundless genre-blurring appetite with dynamic, introspective songwriting.
Similar to ericdoa's standout Euphoria-backed "sad4whattt," "ocd" sees the artist wasting no time in conjuring up a wellspring of romantic ambiguity and confusion juxtaposed by an intoxicating sonic undercurrent that urges you to move. Meanwhile "victim" takes that penchant to heavenly new heights, as ericdoa delivers what is arguably his most radio-ready to contender date. And for anyone suffering an emotional hangover, "cheap liquor" is the cure for what ails you, opening on grunge-era instrumentation, which is quickly taken over by blown-out production that lays the foundation for a bout of heartbroken self-destruction.
"phases," with its city pop-evoking bassline laying the foundation for a nostalgic-laced dancefloor meditation, arrives as another standout on a project brimming with diverse standouts. And while it's all too easy to find the familiar comfort in ericdoa's dance-inducing numbers, he's at his most raw when he strips back the high-octane production to unveil his innermost self. The irresistible lull of "night that we danced" is one such confessional moment, seeing the young star reflect on a night he's unable to leave behind him.
things with wings is an album rife with catharsis, drawing everything and more from the full emotional spectrum—highs, lows, and all the uncertainty in between. And while it wouldn't be unsurprising for a project like this to culminate on a sonic victory lap of sorts, ericdoa instead closes with "commander dr - dear mama," a genuinely moving ode to the woman and found family who have not only shaped him but who continue to help him ascend to even greater heights.
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BUZZ Questions What It Means to Be "Human"
In her latest single "Human," BUZZ proves she is not of this world and invites us to explore a galaxy unbound by time and logic.
A well-respected songwriter and producer, it's always exciting to see what an artist who's typically behind the scenes creates for themselves. Penning hits for artists like Kylie Minogue, Hayley Kiyoko, and Katy Perry, we're finally getting to witness BUZZ's talent manifest as an artist in her own skin, and "Human" is only scratching the surface of what's to come.
With lines like "Show me where it started / Take me further into space from which I came," this song feels like a tribute to those of us that have felt like aliens in a crowded room. While the world may convince you through whispers to dilute your sense of self, BUZZ gives us full permission to be more loudly different. To remain curious about your distinction and satiate your wonder.
Sonically similar to the likes of Tove Lo and Charli XCX, BUZZ's vocals feel alive and electric. Her howls are chilling, taking you for a spin through the intricacies of the universe. She's one of the few artists who could lay such existential questions over a pop track and somehow make it work.
"When I have certain connections with people and the world around me, I have a deep sense that our fabric was together somewhere else," BUZZ shares. "Before earth. Before words and us defining them. Before we developed a narrative of what it means to be human."
When we live a life constrained by system, time can begin to confine us rather than liberate us. "Human" is a sci-fi lover's fantasy, breaking the fourth wall and liberating us enough to question again.
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Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
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Post pop-punk band Dear Spring, comprised of vocalist and guitarist David Colon-Margolies, drummer Martin MacAlister, vocalist Jonah Tenney, and guitarist and vocalist Kamran Hassan, get personal on their latest single, "Newspeak." The track, the second single off their upcoming EP Moments, set to release June 3, is a full-bodied, unrestrained sonic experience fueled by high octane, guitar-driven instrumentation and emotional vocals.
The single's driving vocals, catchy layered guitars, and robust rhythm section recall the heyday of pop punk while still sounding fresh and anthemic. Tenney's passionate vocals hook listeners right from the start, singing, "Another day at sea / The nights are getting colder and I'm feeling weak / Bet the wolves make easy prey out of them / Wish that I could say I have somewhere to be."
"'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization," shares the band. "The lyrics from the song were mostly written between March and May of 2020 and were heavily influenced by feelings of frustration and helplessness watching the pandemic unfold and examining the dichotomy of selfishness and selflessness on display in our society during that time."
These feelings of destruction and helplessness in the face of an uncontrollable situation are incredibly potent in the climactic choruses. Tenney laments, "I never say what I'm thinking / Always took more than you're given," and " Don't think twice, blame someone else / So cavalier you couldn't help yourself," as crashing percussion and thrashing guitar riffs rage alongside him.
The accompanying music video, produced by Carter Louthian, tells an engaging story featuring mysterious characters and unexpected plot points. Viewers follow the main character, played by MacAlister, as they go about their day, receiving mysterious text messages from an unknown number. The anonymous contact sends the protagonist coordinates to collect seemingly arbitrary items, including a toy crown and a chess piece, building to a nefarious and unexpected ending.
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Cannon Can't Keep Up With His "College Friends" in New Genre-Spanning Single
Gritty and laid-back, Cannon's new release "College Friends" possesses an undeniable warmth that is truly infectious. The gravelly guitars paired with slick vocals create a sound that is peaceful yet highly polished. The relaxed track exudes a nostalgic, Nirvana-esque feel, masterfully melding alternative rock with hip-hop and pop for a pairing that is a true sonic paradise.
We often find ourselves questioning our life choices, which makes "College Friends" so raw and real. When pursuing our aspirations, we can get so caught up in what we are trying to achieve that some things get pushed aside in the process. Cannon shares, "When I graduated from college, I found myself worrying about whether I was sacrificing too much time chasing my goals to spend time with my friends or sacrificing too much time with my friends to chase my goals. I soon came to realize that in trying to be two places at once, I ended up nowhere."
The Chris D'Agostino-directed video seamlessly matches the song's feel. With its grungy 90s aesthetic, the visual juxtaposes the carefree catharsis of a college party, red solo cups and all, with the dissociative experience of not being able to fully be present in the moment, as if your own life is passing by without you. For anyone who has struggled to live in the moment, this is the track for you.
The 24-year-old South Carolina native is known for his smooth, genre-spanning sound. His debut single "Water Glass" has racked up over seven million streams, quickly elevating him to success. Opening for popular artists such as Jon Bellion and Gavin DeGraw, Cannon is quickly making a strong early impression, and "College Friends" is just another example of his charismatic style exploding in full force.
Watch the "College Friends" video below:
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