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GODLANDS Interview- touring w/ Alison Wonderland, releasing on Dim Mak Sep 18, 2019

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Godlands is the product of old school sounds meeting new school methods. A forerunner of the new wave of Australian electronic music, this young upstart has the enviable ability to transform beats into heaving club anthems, with a festival-ready steeze that’ll test even the best systems.

Existing at the junction of music and fashion, Godlands is your girl’s crush, whose constant ambition to push the needle sees her effortlessly apply a cavalier vogue to her production, performance and aesthetic.

A veteran of clubs and festival stages alike, her unique sound design and dexterous sets are as unmissable as they are unpredictable.

Get used to this future legend, because the Godlands era has only just begun.

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WHALES Interview- losing 155 pounds, living with Tourette's Syndrome Sep 17, 2019

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Whales is the alias of Tal Rochman who started 2018 as Sex Whales and ended with a global rebrand, a Monstercat release, the "Purity Ring" EP, a coveted release on Buygore, and a handful tracks and remixes, drawing the attention of UKF and the bass scene along the way and culminating in a collaboration with one of bass musics finest, Borgore. His songs and collaborations have gathered well over 500 million plays all while defining his unique sounds, touring Canada, Europe and even China.

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PLESTED Interview- writing for Kygo, Zayn, Little Mix Sep 16, 2019

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Phil Plested can’t help himself: get him started on the topic of songwriting and the cheerful musician will tell you all the myriad ways in which he’s a tried-and-true believer in the power of a well-crafted song. “That’s natural to me. That’s what I know,” the singer-songwriter says of that almost-surreal way in which a particular set of chords and words can pair with the right melody and then just when the entire world feels in total disarray suddenly it all makes complete sense. “I write songs for those moments,” the artist who performs as Plested offers with a smile. “Regardless of what I’m doing on any given day I’m going to go to the studio and write songs. That’s how I get my emotions out. That’s what’s always there for me.”

He’s spent the past several years penning songs for some of pop music’s biggest names, including Little Mix (the UK Top 5 single "Touch"), ZAYN and Kygo. But Plested says he has his own story to tell. Of his decision to launch his solo career and release his forthcoming debut album due later this year, the winsome-voiced singer says, “When you have songs that you really care about and you know you love them there’s nothing to lose. Why give your song away to another artist who is not going to care as much for it? If you can write beautiful songs and you can sing them then why not do it yourself?”

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NOAH KAHAN Interview- song with Julia Michaels Sep 15, 2019

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Within two short years, music quite literally carried 22-year-old singer, songwriter, and artist Noah Kahan around the world—a long way from his native Strafford, VT (pop. 1,045) and the 133-acre tree farm where he resides. On the trip, the alternative troubadour notched an international hit in the form of “Hurt Somebody” [feat. Julia Michaels], which tallied 200 million-plus streams in the span of a year, went triple-platinum in Australia and gold in six other countries, and was the third most played song on Australian Top 40 radio in all of 2018. Additionally, he performed the single on Late Night with Stephen Colbert during his late-night television debut.

As Noah steadily averaged over 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, his songs “Young Blood” and “False Confidence” racked up millions of streams and he sold out tours in North America, Europe, and the UK. Not to mention, he garnered acclaim from Billboard, Stereogum, Clash, Idolator, and more. In the midst of this whirlwind, he assembled his highly anticipated upcoming debut album.

The first single “Mess” illuminates his marked growth as a songwriter and storyteller by way of its biting lyrics and undeniable sing-a-long. The song underscores a heartwarming and often hilarious portrait of hometown longing.

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GRABBITZ Interview- working w/ deadmau5, moving away from EDM Sep 15, 2019

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Grabbitz, is an American record producer, musician, composer, and DJ. In July 2014, he first gained widespread attention in the EDM community with the release of "Here With You Now", which has more than 5 million views on YouTube as of December 2017.

In July 2017, Grabbitz made Rolling Stone's list of 10 New Artists You Need To Know and received accolades from Billboard for "Contemplate," the 2017 single with Savoy. Most recently he released Polaroid.

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NINA NESBITT Interview- depressed from record label dropping Sep 15, 2019

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Singer and songwriter Nina Nesbitt's mixture of pop-inspired melodies, part-acoustic instrumentation, and yearning relationship angst saw her cast as the female counterpart to Ed Sheeran when she was invited to open shows for him as a teen. However, Nesbitt carved out her own identity and had a U.K. hit with "Stay Out" before landing just outside of the Top Ten with her full-length debut, 2014's Peroxide. She has also written songs for artists such as Jessie Ware and Olivia Holt.

The Apple Tree EP Though she had originally wanted to be an author, Scotland-born Nesbitt eventually started setting her short stories to the music that she wrote on the piano and, later, acoustic guitar. At 16, she began performing in Edinburgh and established a video channel where she posted a mixture of original songs and covers. In 2011, a chance encounter and on-the-spot performance of her song "Standing on One Leg" for pop sensation Ed Sheeran led to support slots and an on-stage cameo during his nation-wide tour. In the meantime, her version of Example's "Stay Awake" was heard by the U.K. rapper, and he subsequently invited Nesbitt to join him for dates at the end of his U.K. tour. She self-released her first EP, The Apple Tree, in 2012, and it received radio support from BBC Radio 1.

Stay Out A record deal with Island/Universal soon followed, as did a series of EPs, including 2013's Stay Out. It spent a week on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, while the title track reached number 21 on the U.K. singles chart. "Stay Out" reappeared on Nesbitt's full-length debut, 2014's Peroxide, which went to number 11 in the U.K. and 40 in Ireland. It featured other songs from her previous EPs alongside original material. 2014 also saw the release of Sheeran's x LP, which included the songs "Nina" and "Photograph," both inspired by the couple's brief relationship. The Nesbitt EP Modern Love followed in early 2016 before she parted ways with Island. Later in 2016, she self-released the Life in Colour EP and signed with Cooking Vinyl.

The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change Her debut for Cooking Vinyl was 2018's Somebody Special EP. Its title song landed in Ireland's Top 100 and received official remixes by Leon Lour and R3hab. At the end of the year, Nesbitt's version of "Oh Holy Night" charted in Sweden. She toured in support of Rudimental in early 2019 before embarking on a headlining tour of the U.S. In the meantime, Cooking Vinyl released her second long-player, The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change, that February. It featured production by Nesbitt, Fraser T. Smith (Adele, Gorillaz), Lostboy (Anne-Marie), and Jordan Riley (Dakota, Dan Caplen).

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PEEKABOO Interview- collab with Bassnectar, blowing up in 2 years Sep 15, 2019

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Hailing from Michigan, PEEKABOO has successfully caught the attention of producers, fans, and everyone in between who are tuned into the bass movement. From humble beginnings as a progressive house producer in high school, PEEKABOO made the leap and relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 with a dream to pursue a new kind of sound.

In April 2017, PEEKABOO released a three-track EP titled Revenge, introducing the world to his single “Wobbly.” Shortly after, the track got into the hands of Bassnectar, and he reached out to PEEKABOO to express his love for the song. Bassnectar dropped “Wobbly” during his set at Electric Forest, and PEEKABOO saw the results immediately. “I saw the track surpass 10,000 plays, then 20,000 plays, and so on,” he said in an interview with River Beats.

It’s the dream of countless producers to work with Bassnectar, and thanks to his love for “Wobbly,” Bassnectar asked PEEKABOO to collaborate on an original tune. Off Reflective Part 2, the producers came together for “Disrupt The System” featuring Azeem. Much like “Wobbly,” this tune features that crispy, fuzzy bass handcrafted by PEEKABOO and elevated by Bassnectar. With this collaboration, PEEKABOO ended 2017 with quite a bang. When an artist is at this point in their career, it’s crucial to keep that fire alive, and PEEKABOO completely knocked us out at the beginning of the new year. Based in Los Angeles, PEEKABOO is one of the newest members of the WAKAAN collective. A label created by producer Liquid Stranger in the summer of 2015. WAKAAN celebrates originality within the dubstep world, and looks for artist who push the envelop with every release. PEEKABOO’s newest EP Imposters, falls perfectly in line with what fans have come to expect from a WAKAAN release.

Time stamps

-01:14 childhood

-03:16 playing in symphonies growing up

-08:50 creating/starting peekaboo

-10:13 RL Grime plays the first release from Peekaboo

-11:29 learning how to DJ

-12:24 working at Fedex

-14:24 connecting with Bassnectar

-18:17 working with disciple record label

-18:28 obtaining managemen

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CXLOE Interview- toxic LA scene, stigma of pop in Australia Sep 15, 2019

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Wandering between alternative and electronic, CXLOE's pop sensibility brings these two diverse genres together to create a sound all of her own; a pure musical aesthetic met with complex and dark lyrics brings a true contrast to her artistry. Having developed her musical career from a young age amongst some of Australia’s most coveted songwriters and performers, CXLOE has experience well beyond her years.

Listen to CXLOE:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6M25W...

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RUEL Interview- blowing up in a year, Asian fanbase Sep 15, 2019

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Ruel is quite literally the definition of “a natural”. Ruel’s affinity with music became evident at an early age as he excelled in his singing and guitar lessons whilst in primary school. Later performing at school functions and busking along the Sydney beaches, Ruel’s voice captivated audiences and left jaws dropping.

In 2015, Ruel was discovered by Grammy Award winning producer M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Daniel Johns, Meg Mac) who enlisted the help of singer/songwriter Thief and collectively the three have carved out a bold and unique sound for Australia’s newest musical prodigy.

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EMILY VAUGHN Interview- growing up on NASA, panic attacks Sep 14, 2019

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Originally from a small town in Florida, Emily Vaughn has quickly made her presence known in the pop industry. Her dangerously infectious melody driven singles and alluring vocal quality has enticed fans all over the world. With her sassy one-liners and authentic transparency, Emily is bound to ascend to the graces of pop stardom.

Her music been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday worldwide multiple times and is currently in rotation at H&M and Starbucks stores in the US. She has been praised by the likes of The Fader, Conan O’Brien, Harper’s Bazaar, Idoloator, and Buzzfeed, who named her the #1 emerging act of 2018.

Now in LA, Emily is hard at work on the best music of her career with a larger project coming at the beginning of 2019. Listeners can expect messages of feminism and youthful charm, wrapped inside melodies that don’t disappoint.

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