Courtesy of April Anderson @ andrsn.photos “But it’s all up to the state,” Jane Fitzsimmons sings and swings her arms as Ian Jones lifts members of the audience onto the stage. At Songbyrd Music House in Washington, D.C., the duo Twen performs “Tumbleweed” from their recent album Fate Euphoric  for a sold-out crowd of 250 fans. They start the first night of the second part of their tour, looking effortlessly cool. Fitzsimmons jumps to the racing drums in an Adidas jacket, wide-legged washed jeans, a black grommet belt, and platform sandals. Jones, having already shed his leather jacket, strums his semi-hollow guitar in a tan indie-chic polo, baggy jeans, and leather shoes. They don’t need flashy outfits or choreography. Twen’s charisma fills the room. After “Tumbleweed” slows to the groovy “Bore U,” Jones offers his hand to help fans down from the stage. “If you can dream it, you can do it,” Fitzsimmons says. “We don’t have a label. We don’t have management. This is possible because of you guys.” The singer waves the red wooden mallet that appears like a scepter on the Fate Euphoric  album cover. “Right now, it feels like fate. Why the fuck was I born fucking now?” Fitzsimmons shares, sitting next to Jones the night before they leave for tour. Twen’s Fate Euphoric  guides fans through the highs and lows. The album, released on November 4, 2025, revives the ’60s psychedelia and mysticism and the ’90s rock and societal critiques. Fitzsimmons’s magnetic vocals, Jones’s compelling riffs, the thumping rhythms, and the undeniably catchy yet deep lyrics invite fans to let their hair down and regulate their nervous systems. The tracks aren’t quite a punk-rock political call to action. Influenced by Rota Fortunae, they tell me this record is for emotional processing. “No matter where you are on the Wheel of Fate, it can be euphoric, because it’s all part of the same thing,” Jones says. “So even when times suck, and you’re going down on the wheel, it’s euphoric because you’ll swing back around.” The duo pushes against the feeling of powerlessness. “The assault of news stories, loss of rights, plans, schemes, super PACs, and Project ’25. You feel so ‘Wow, the normal modes of hope, or you know, vote and do this, don’t really feel as quite potent as they used to,’” Fitzsimmons says. But trusting fate doesn’t mean giving up. It means believing that unethical leaders eventually fall, that good days are on the other side of bad times, and even when control feels out of reach, interior freedom remains. “We were trying to draw the link between the technocratic feudalism and the rich,” Jones says. “We’re stuck in this system of techno corporations and surveillance state, and how that links back to the Middle Ages, the medieval era, and the cyclical patterns of power.” Rather than following the music industry’s standards, intuition guides Twen. Though Fate Euphoric  dropped on Election Day, the timing wasn’t planned as a statement—November 4, 2025, aligned with the stars. Twen consulted an astrologer for the first time. Originally, Twen planned to release “Godlike” a month earlier than August 12. Fitzsimmons reenacts the story with the astrologer, leaning forward and shaking her head. “And she’s like that, don’t do that.” She praises the fact that they waited. “Godlike” was the fastest-growing single they ever released. As of February 2026, they garnered over 500,000 streams of the track on Spotify. “Godlike seems to have some sort of energy behind it, and that was the date she chose. I’m doing that again because it seems like you’re going on the path of least resistance.” Since forming in 2016, Twen has relied on Human Design as another framework for alignment. “It’s a great prism to view not only your own gut feelings and your own energy with other people,” Jones says, “but also organizations and teamwork.” Fitzsimmons is a generator, someone who responds to opportunities and follows excitement, while Ian is a projector, someone who thrives in decision-making processes. Together, it’s a formula for a path of creativity and recognition. Twen knew they wanted to dedicate their lives to music. From “Long Time” on their debut album Awestruck  to “Fortune 500” on One Stop Shop , their songs capture the trials and triumphs of this pursuit. Although there's no destiny like Twen's, the lyrics are refreshingly relatable, offering relief and determination when fans need them most. “There’s something so beautiful about being an artist in a band,” Jones says. “Your life and your artwork become a single column of air. It’s this Odyssey that you’re on. It’s just what we’re here to do, and we’re doing it as divine messengers, baby—musicians.” Beyond their energy types, their creative backgrounds set them up for success. Fitzsimmons, a Boston University graphic design graduate, designs the band’s album covers, posters, and merch. Jones, a Berklee College of Music graduate with a major in music business, produces and mixes their records. Directing and editing music videos and booking their tours, they maintain a level of control unavailable to many artists. “We have an idea of how everything should go in the entire world, you know, the entire Twen universe. We’re not looking for anyone else to fill in the blanks. We know how this shit is supposed to go. That’s what it means, and that’s what our band is about,” Jones says. But he resists the idea of Twen’s name being flattened into “a DIY band.” “It should not be a stamp of authenticity or approval. I think it’s because we have a vision for every aspect of our band. It’s a much more direct message from our heart and from our nervous system to your eardrums and your nervous system.” Van life grants them the fortune of taking their home, the Twen universe, wherever they go. During the pandemic, Fitzsimmons and Jones began living in their converted Ram Promaster Van. “We both love driving. We sometimes even fight for the wheel, which is kind of weird, not typical,” Fitzsimmons says. Everything they need on tour is in the van, saving them the hassle of deciding what to pack away in a bag and giving them the freedom to make a cup of tea whenever they want. “We don’t let anyone else drive because it’s our house,” Fitzsimmons says. Jones calls back to earlier, “Because we’re DIY.” Between driving from venue to venue, maintaining the van, and handling social media, touring leaves little downtime. New song ideas are limited to recording a voice memo. “Because what does DIY mean? Never enough time,” Jones says. Fitzsimmons imagines a tour bus, calling it “sweet,” but “all the struggle creates beauty in itself.”  “You need that friction. Maybe that’s the problem with the billionaire class. They don’t have friction,” Fitzsimmons says. “They want people to suck them off, and they make the AI talk like that to them. We have friction, and we’re grateful for it. It creates good things.” The balance follows them from the beauty and friction in van life to the stage. Before shows, Fitzsimmons no longer hypes herself up with pre-workout or visits to the gym, not even caffeine. She enters the stage stone cold sober. Jones, by contrast, takes pre-workout and has a drink. “I want to go. I want to be flying,” he says. On stage, they create a visual harmony. Fitzsimmons swings the microphone around in a windmill motion, twists her hips, and bends her knees. Every move is fluid. Jones hoists his guitar up high, plays the Fender behind his head, and thrashes with intensity.  At the end of the night, Twen performs a cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House. Fans turn on their phone flashlights and sway their arms to the beat. For a moment, the powerlessness on the news is an afterthought, and it feels like the crowd is at the top of the Wheel of Fate. 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Courtesy of StarRegistration Pisces season has arrived, which means it’s time to create a dreamy, romantic, heartfelt playlist of your favorite Pisces musicians. These artists’ birthdays fall between February 19th to March 20th. If you share this sign, you may hear that you’re empathetic, creative, and charming. Symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, Pisces own the space between the past and the future and the end and the beginning. These fellow Pisces artists will guide you through a path of self-discovery among magic, mystery, and sensitivity. 10. Olivia Rodrigo (Feb. 20) Olivia Rodrigo is true to the Pisces spirit. Her music is intimate and unfiltered. Tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings shout their lyrics, from deep in their chest, because Rodrigo taps into every aspect of girlhood. Like most who share the Pisces sign, her fans feel seen as she opens up about her own experiences. Rodrigo starts the waterworks with the hit “drivers license,” exposes a traitor in “vampire,” and spirals into insecurity in “pretty isn’t pretty.” The overdrive on the guitar shreds through the speakers like an angsty impulse to tear apart diary pages. The light she shines over imperfections and flaws hooks fans with sympathy. 9. Rihanna (Feb. 20) Rihanna knows how to set the vibe, controlling heartbeats with the same power as the waves at the beach. Her discography represents her expansive creativity as a Pisces. In ANTI , she immerses her fans in vintage textures like jazz club violins in “Higher” and blues organs in “Love On the Brain.” Her early 2000s hits from Good Girl Gone Bad and Talk That Talk  lean into escapism under dance floor beats and cool bass progressions. With songs like “Stay,” Rihanna also shows her ability to draw on the rawness of toxic relationships. She sings without judgment and from the lens of an open book. 8. Bad Bunny (March 10) Bad Bunny is a proud Pisces, sampling Walter Mercado on a track. Although he has built a reputation of the lavish lifestyle and thumping beats, sensitivity slips through the cracks. “DtMF” taps into nostalgia and regret, wishing he had taken more pictures and given more hugs. Another song on the album “Turista” strips the luxury down to his heart, revealing his vulnerability. His adaptability from Latin trap to reggaeton flows like water. 7. Justin Bieber (March 1) Justin Bieber also represents the tender side of Pisces masculinity. Since the release of his romantic hits “Baby” and “Somebody to Love,” he’s made a reputation of being the devotional heartthrob. His music matured into Changes ’s spirituality and bedroom confessionals and SWAG ’s honeymoon warmth. 6. Camila Cabello (March 3) Camila Cabello carries that dreamy Pisces romanticism. Romance  is all about love, lust, toxicity, and longing. “Easy” echoes the safety of being adored no matter what, while “This Love” leans into that old-fashioned desire to be wooed. Like most Pisces, Cabello romanticizes the chaos of exploring relationships. Her concept album C, XOXO  adds memory and place into the mix, another water-sign trait. Emotions swell in Cabello's storytelling. 5. Tyler, The Creator (March 6) Tyler, The Creator displays the imaginative and intuitive Pisces. His creation goes beyond producing albums. He creates entire personas such as Tyler Baudelaire, Flower Boy, and Igor. “See You Again” is pure yearning, chasing an ideal love that might only exist in fantasy. In classic Pisces fashion, he finds a space where the worlds can coexist. His collaborative tracks like “Sticky” shows how fluidly he moves between moods and influences. That shapeshifting is deeply Pisces. 4. Jhené Aiko (March 16) Jhené Aiko embodies the calm, mystical side of Pisces energy. On Chilombo , she traces heartbreak and healing like mapping tides, smooth melodies floating over wispy production. Jhené transforms sensitivity into something luminous. She sounds grounded even when she’s exploring spiritual depth. There’s clarity in her vulnerability. Her music echoes the stillness that Pisces need in 2026. 3. Becky G (March 2) Becky G channels Pisces, drawing from her experiences. She’s said that to write about life, you have to live it, and that openness shows. On Esquinas , nostalgia hums beneath tracks like “2ndo Chance,” and “Querido Abuelo” honors family history. Pisces often carry generational emotion in their bodies, and Becky shows that weight. There’s reverence in the way she tells those stories. 2. Madison Beer (March 5) Madison Beer leans into the emotional complexity Pisces know too well. Life Support  explores her mental health with a softness that doesn’t feel fragile. “Bittersweet” shimmers with dreamy textures while unpacking hard truths. Pisces can be prone to anxiety and mood swings, and Madison doesn’t sugarcoat that reality. Her debut album Life Support explores mental health. There’s maturity in the way she processes her pain publicly. Her lyrics are observant and transparent. 1. Chappell Roan (Feb. 19) Chappell Roan channels the sparkly, bold, and magical Pisces. Her project The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess  enters a glittering universe of longing. “Pink Pony Club” captures the desire to escape into something bigger, paralleling her pursuit to the pop star stage. The hovering synths and vulnerability in “Casual” feel like soaking up all the hurt—eventually leading to healing. On the “Good Luck, Babe!” cover and on red carpets, she dresses like a medieval princess, digging deeper into the fantastical elements of the Pisces. Pisces often blur illusion and reality, and Chappell leans into that blur. She combines the two worlds. 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Developing feelings for someone and feeling so stuck that you can't even leave when all they've done to you is throw you out is never easy. "Jersey" explores the journey of falling for someone who saw parts of you no one ever has before, only to leave you thinking and feeling just like every other girl that passes by. The song paints vulnerability as sacred, "Jersey" understands how tricky it can be to find yourself wondering how authentic a past relationship was. What "Jersey" teaches its listeners is that it's okay to feel insecure and lost in the aftermath of a relationship like this one. It's okay to feel haunted by someone who's gone as this is a universal experience, and maybe eventually you will be able to crawl your way out. "Jersey" does a great job of portraying the modern day folk pop style, especially with Jocelyn Cecilia's voice. Her singing has a wispiness to it that almost reminds you of autumn. The production of the track really gets the feeling of longing across as the instrumentals shift as the song progresses. It truly does feel like a coming-of-age style anthem, the way the song doesn't overcomplicate itself, and instead, allows Cecilia's voice to shine. The background vocals as well are really nicely done and serve more as a highlight than an interruption. As previously mentioned, there is a sense of being haunted by this person who has now left and possibly has left others too. The way the song is arranged, it does paint that image of feeling haunted and almost as if there are echoes of similar situations taking place. "Jersey" is a great song about the heartbreaks that come with youth, and how you will find yourself connected to people who maybe don't deserve you, but that's okay. I think listeners of Cecilia's track would love "Jersey" as it makes you feel seen, it makes you feel less lonely. Jocelyn Cecilia is an artist originally from Orange County, California. She has been involved in music since she was young, playing piano since the age of 4. Her first ever release was her song "Little Black Dress" which was released in 2021. Then in 2022 she released her single "27." While she currently only has a few releases out, it seems she has a good idea of what her style is. As mentioned, her voice and lyrical style fits in perfectly with the modern folk pop space, and if she decides to stay on this genre track, it would really work. "Jersey" is a great track for moments when you feel stuck and need to find comfort in solidarity, and it will be exciting to see what comes next for Jocelyn Cecilia. Written By Chantal Charles FOLLOW JOCELYN CECILIA: Instagram | Spotify  | Website

Celine Cairo's latest song "Cycles" is a masterful piece that is relatable in every possible way. The song tells us a meaningful story from the very first lyric to the final lyric. The song offers us as listeners comfort. We get comfort from the sound, but also from the moving lyrics. The meaning behind each lyric has the power to linger in your mind even when the song is over. Lyrics like "I put my hand on my heart and I can feel the change / reminds me, things have a way of falling into place" are both relatable and comforting. It represents emotions we have all felt at some point in our lives. Being scared of the unknown, aging, moving locations, or anything that brings about change can be anxiety inducing. But rather than fearing the unknown, Celine Cairo uses her lyrics to promote acceptance and reassurance, since nothing is linear and everything comes in cycles. Celine Cairo has a voice that can best be described as haunting and whimsical. Her vocals sound otherworldly, wielding the power to mold and twist your emotions with one note. When the song starts, it sounds like the music is a mixture of tranquility and melancholy. Pair that with Cairo's distinct voice and you get an unforgettable listening experience. "Cycles" reflects the feeling of being awake late at night while overthinking and stressing over the future. With its calm sound, the song would be perfect to soothe your overwhelmed mind. If you put on your headphones and close your eyes, you will find yourself easily entranced by the song Celine Cairo is a Dutch singer-songwriter who made her debut in 2013 with the Follow EP, which was produced by Ninja Tune's Fink. In 2016, she went to L.A. to record her debut album Free Fall with the Grammy-nominated producer Bill Lefler. The album was highly acclaimed, earning her many devoted fans around the world, a Dutch music award, and over 15 million streams. The album was also playlisted on Dutch national radio. Traveling between Amsterdam and London for the next two years, Celine recorded her sophomore album "Overflow" with producer Tim Bran, her regular band, and German producer Benjamin Rheinländer. "Overflow" was released in 2021, gained over 4 million streams, and was toured in 2022. Celine Cairo continues to release music independently, in collaboration with LAB Music Amsterdam, on her own label Ivy Records. Written By Kyler Griggs FOLLOW CELINE CAIRO: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

With the first release since her debut album last January, Seattle based singer-songwriter Tinsley introduces “Bad Enough”, a sarcastic and witty single dropped February 13th. This track is about realizing you don’t even need to wish revenge on your ex, their life is ‘bad enough’ without you in it. They have lost the light and happiness that you brought to them, and are now facing their own demise. Inspired by the songwriting and storytelling behind Taylor Swift and the indie pop soundscapes of Maggie Rogers, Tinsley blends influences to make her own conversational, fiery, and empowering style. “It’s a celebratory post-breakup anthem for anyone who’s realized that moving on and thriving is the best revenge,” she says. The track opens with vocalizations of the words “bad enough”, which are repeated later in the song as the chorus. She hits the ground running getting straight to the point of her lyrics- his life is bad enough now. In the first verse, she tears him down with various gossip that she has heard: he’s been dumped (shocker there), his new song sucks (she loves that), and he’s a total manchild (she’s not surprised). In the second verse, she sings, “I know your life sucks / So I don’t need revenge / Cause you’re doing bad enough / Bad enough on your end”. While some of her lyrics dance around this topic, she chooses her own peace by coming out and saying what is on her mind. She drives her idea home, proving that she has moved forward with her life while he just moves backward. Tinsley is a Seattle-based indie pop singer and songwriter, who has been releasing music since 2018. She started by sharing videos of her original songs on Instagram and YouTube, and quickly blew up on the internet and around Seattle. People loved her vocals and her realistic lyrics, and she began to partner with electronic producers such as Justin Hartinger and Joza. She has released two EPs, one in 2020 and one in 2023. She released her first album, simply titled “Tinsley” in January of 2025, and took time for herself this past year, until coming back and releasing “Bad Enough”. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Tinsley. Written By Tessa Maddaloni FOLLOW TINSLEY: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Imagine walking down an alley alone on a rainy night. This would be the song playing on the speakers in the place where many bad decisions will take place. “Right Place Wrong Time” is the debut single from London-based musician Filip Clements. The single was produced by Grammy-winners Catherine Marks (boygenius, Ed O’Brien) and Martin Terefe (Yungblud, Robbie Williams), and Tord Knudsen of The Wombats. Clements makes music for the big stage, anthemic indie rock with pop sensibilities. Riding on a glorious, 80s-esque bass line, the colossal “Right Place Wrong Time” is about the urge to chase something that might have worked if the timing had been different. “When you choose feelings over sense, allowing yourself to believe this could work, even when you know it probably won’t. A song about chaos, chemistry, and all the wrong moments.” Clements came from a musical family; however, instead of pursuing a career in music as soon as possible, he enlisted in the army as a teenager. While stationed in the Arctic Circle, Clements found himself playing and writing late into the night on a broken-down piano in a small chapel, an experience that ignited his journey to make music his defining life choice. Since leaving the army, his talent has caught the attention of Joachim Berg and Martin Sköld of the influential Swedish rock band Kent. This led to a short period of writing and recording in Stockholm before Clements moved to the UK in 2022 to focus fully on his career as a solo artist. His upbringing shines through the single in the way he glides through the notes. It sound professionaly mixed and high quality. Filip Clements is one of the first artists signed to Eastcote Recordings, a new record label founded by Terefe with industry veterans Bruce Lampcov (Kobalt, Fintage, Downtown) and Ahmetcan Tasdemir (Gulbaba Records). The label is born from the ethos and operates out of Eastcote Studios in West London. Established in 1980 by Chaz Jankel from Ian Dury & The Blockheads with musician and engineer Philip Bagenal, Eastcote has welcomed and inspired generations of musicians, including The Pogues, Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, Wolf Alice, and Adele. His music is indie rock with pop sensibilities, written for the big stage. His debut album Soft Apocalypse is scheduled for release in the autumn of 2026. “Right Place Wrong Time” is out now on all streaming platforms. Listen wherever you get your music! Written By Deanna Moody FOLLOW FILIP CLEMENTS: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube

Released just in time for Valentine's Day, Emily Alice is back with her latest single, "Fallin To You," a track that captures the bliss of falling in love. Sharing the inspiration behind the song's narrative, Emily Alice explains, "'Fallin To You' captures the rush of falling so deeply for someone. Moments where words aren’t needed and everything feels like it just makes sense, it tells a story of unbreakable love and desire. At its core, it’s a pop song about surrendering to love and falling again and again, naturally drifting into a fresh sound whilst staying true to my singer-songwriter roots." A criminally underrated pop singer-songwriter, Emily Alice proves with "Fallin To You" why she should be on every pop enthusiast's radar. The track is joy incarnate, filled with euphoric melodies, dreamy instrumentals, and lush harmonies. Alice gives an enchanting, memorable performance, showcasing her vocals as she delivers sweet verses and impactful choruses with ease. Perfect for lovers of commercial and electropop, Emily Alice's "Fallin To You" is bound to reach a number of fans across the world, especially those who enjoy pop icons like Sara Bareilles , Ruth B ., and Birdy . A young singer-songwriter on the rise, Emily Alice is a 21-year-old who has been embracing her love of music for most of her life. The artist has been playing guitar for 13 years, paving the way for her to develop her love of singing and songwriting. Splitting her time between Lichfield, Staffordshire, and Nottingham, Alice has been busy building her catalog and performing electrifying live shows that capture the emotive, unique acoustic-pop sound that she has been working hard to create. Already having a number of tracks under her belt, some of Emily Alice's more popular releases include "Muse," "Please Stay," "Not For Me," and "Us Girls." Written By Cheyenne Johnson FOLLOW EMILY ALICE: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok  | Facebook  | YouTube

Rosie Meyer’s latest single “Beyond” is like summer nostalgia distilled into a song, but with a subtle ‘Bonnie leaving Clyde’ twist. The song is all about escaping with someone’s heart (and credit cards), your hands out the car windows to feel the wind between your fingers as you leave them behind you. As the title says, you’re heading out beyond– and far, far away. “Beyond” is a song that is best enjoyed while being blasted out of the stereo, a perfect mix of catchy melodies and 80's stylings. It’s got some pop influence and country touch, combined with that indiepop vibe and synth. If you’re looking for your next summer jam, this would absolutely be it. If you’ve got a road trip coming up, then “Beyond” definitely has to be the first song you should add to your driving playlist. It’s no exaggeration when I say that this song sounds exactly like summertime, full of upbeat 80’s vibes that will have you screaming the lyrics out the windows. I love how it’s not quite a love song– sure, it’s about relationships, but it’s more focused on the feeling that comes after you’ve slipped out of a relationship and realized that you feel freer without it. You’ve stolen away with their heart and you’re the one headed out into the horizon. The soundscape really helps give the feeling of escape, and the catharsis that follows it. With synth and gentle percussion, combined with a chorus that grows in strength, you feel every bit of that freedom. I especially like the parts where Rosie’s voice increases in energy with each “beyond” she repeats. It’s an amazing way to add emphasis while building on the soundscape itself. “Beyond” is one of those songs that you instantly recognize as belonging in your headphones during a walk, a beach day, or honestly anytime you’re out and about in the sunlight. Rosie Meyer is a singer-songwriter whose music combines sharp storytelling with cheeky hooks. She’s known for blending pop styles with touches of country and 80's influences. She debuted back in 2023 with her single “Deep Down”, and has since released a number of other amazing tracks. Her debut EP Thunder  followed the next year, with her 2025 EP words  coming shortly after. “Beyond” is Rosie’s first single of 2026, bringing together The Japanese House and Sabrina Carpenter sounds to make a brilliant song to start the year. If you loved “Beyond”, then be sure to listen to the rest of Rosie’s awesome discography and drop her follow on her socials! Written By Alexa Leung FOLLOW ROSIE MEYER: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok

Coming off of Valentin'es Day weekend, I've been hearing a lot of the cliche love songs that don't quite capture everything. A lot of times it feels like these songs only capture what it feels like when you're freshly in a new relationship. What Siena Mai has captured is those moments right before all of the questions that you have about someone are answered. "Just Say It" is a perfect example of the daydreamy feeling that we get when we know we want someone and the music surrounding the lyrics feels so whimsical. Everything about this song makes you want to believe in love again and embrace those first moments. The song starts off feeling and sounding optimistic. The first verse feels simple musically to allow room for Siena's voice to shine in all of its glorious raspy-ness. When the chorus hits, it sounds like everything gets extremely colorful bringing in those notes of whimsy. There are so many instruments that are added in the chorus like piano, xylaphone etc which help add those elements of magic. The piano continues to be a main even into the second verse as well. The lyrics are incredibly personal and dreamy, especially in the chorus really capturing what new love feels like. My favorite lyrics are, "It don't have to be complicated, if you're in love just say it." Siena Mai is an 18 year old singer-songwriter from Liverpool, England. Siena's passion for the arts came when they were in drama schools local to her at a young age. While taking classes, they were able to explore singing and songwriting which followed suit for their love for pop music. Writing their own songs at the young age of 6 years old, they were able to express themselves the best this way through those crazy teenage years when emotions can be an all time high. Now with their newest single, "Just Say It," the world can now experience everything that Siena has to offer including their absolute raw talent and music intellect. Written By Bre Macomber FOLLOW SIENA MAI: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok

Plunge yourself into a full-fledged breakup story that showcases the balance and reality of grieving a relationship with “Hate You More” from Paris WYA. The third single off Mannequin, her upcoming EP, “Hate You More”, truly details how polarizing a breakup can be. Instead of jumping straight to hating someone who’s hurt her, this track puts the rawness and vulnerability of a breakup on full display. Accompanied by the blended sound of snappy synths and gentle guitar plucking, Paris takes listeners on a high-energy ride that puts the real harshness of a concluded relationship under a direct spotlight. With a nostalgic sound reminiscent of the late 90’s/early 2000’s and a modern, unique attitude, Paris executes a track that is both emotionally complex and quite danceable. Similar to the song’s subject, the overall sound of “Hate You More” exemplifies emotional vertigo. As Paris navigates this confusing situation, listeners are taken on a journey that is especially commonly relatable and a beautiful extension of emotional power & reflection.  While it’s common for people to stick to a “formula” of sorts, just immediately writing their ex-partner off, Paris doesn’t shy away from showing that there’s a period following a breakup where you can be stuck between rejection and acceptance. Despite the title being “Hate You More”, the track itself is beautifully contradictory. While listeners may automatically interpret otherwise from the titling, “Hate You More” is coupled with the line, “Wish I could hate you more,”  within the track itself. This entails Paris’s complex feelings about her ex-partner and gives listeners real insight into just how back & forth emotions can feel & be while in this stage of a breakup. Her honesty and ability to bend & snap this track to such a complicated situation show how versatile and mature she is as an artist. Rather than simply casting aside this former relationship and the person as a whole, she utilizes this pain to produce a song that is both smart and simply, painfully (in a good way) a reflection of dating. While Paris’s sound and persona are utterly unique and thriving, this track reminded me of an artist like Avril Lavigne for its danceability, throwback feel, and ability to reach widespread audiences through complex emotion.  Paris WYA is a cosmopolitan pop artist raised across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Born in Shanghai and now based in the US, Paris has been involved and surrounded by music since childhood. While developing her vocal abilities and performance skills, she simultaneously learned to play the guitar, piano, and drums. As she grew up and continued to develop her musical skills, she went on to become a student at Cornell and released two EPs - UNTANGLED (2024) and GLITCH (2025). With the upcoming release of her new EP, MANNEQUIN, she is transitioning her sound from edgy, digital-first pop to a more vulnerable, stripped-down sound with ethereal energy. On this EP, she navigates insecurity, grief, heartbreak and strives for clarity through songwriting that brilliantly balances striking imagery and vulnerability. In addition to her musical career, Paris WYA is in collaboration with fashion duo Domen & Van de Velde, showcasing her place as a multimedia artist poised for international recognition.  Written By Madison Spies FOLLOW PARIS WYA: Instagram | Spotify  | TikTok | Facebook  | YouTube

Ellise is one of the best artists of this generation. Her candid lyrics and haunting melodies reel listeners in and keep them craving more. On the closing night of The PRETTY EVIL Tour Act II , I had the honor to sit down with the dark-pop icon. We discussed the tour, her last album, her newest single, and her upcoming project. Read this insightful interview with Ellise to learn more. You just concluded Act II of the PRETTY EVIL tour. What did you do differently from the first leg, and what was your goal coming into this leg? “The first leg of the Pretty Evil Tour was my first ever headliner, so it was a lot of trial and error. I feel like I was learning so much while being on the tour - and I still am. But  I definitely think, because of that in itself, this tour felt a lot more second nature and smoother for me personally, because I've done it before.
The hurdle that "this is a new thing I have never tried' has passed, which has been amazing." On the first tour, I wasn't great at regulating my anxiety. I'm someone who gets overwhelmed and overstimulated easily. And so, of course, being on tour is the environment to be constantly overstimulated in. On the first act, I felt I didn't have great ways to negate that, and so it was overpowering at times. On this tour, I've really learned how to step back... If I need a moment, I'm going to put my headphones on and go to another room. It's all gonna be fine. And just little things, like little tips and tricks to sleep better, to eat better, to know when to eat so that I'm not starving at 6 p.m. and wondering, 'Why do I have a headache? Why do I have anxiety?' So overall, I think just like being able to jump the hurdle of doing it once and having that experience has made me so much better at being chill and coping with the craziness that is tour, and it's been a great, smooth-sailing ride. Meg Smith is your supporting act this leg. What is it like working with her, and are there any plans for future collaboration?  “You know, we've been talking about it all tour. It's been amazing to tour with her.
She is honestly just such a chill girl. She's so kind and easygoing. It has been really nice to become her friend. We had mutual friends before this tour, but we had never actually hung out or met. So it was really nice to be able to not only tour with someone so talented, but also a really nice and kind person. 
So it's been amazing. You know, we're all living together in a little bus for a month straight, so personality matters a lot, and she's just been really great to hang out with.” “Sexxxtapes” contains a very unique storyline about longing and self-preservation. What was it like diving into a topic so raw and honest? “In my real life, I'm kind of a bit more of a reserved person, I would say. But when it comes to my music and what I write, I just have this 'no shame button.' I love to write about the most volatile things I experience, and the most, honestly, the most taboo, almost humiliating, embarrassing emotions I experience, because I know I'm not the only one. 
And I know that by writing stuff like that, it's not only cathartic for me, but it's something that almost has a shock value, where when people listen to it, they're like, 'Oh, like maybe I've felt this too, but I would never say that out loud.' And so that's kind of what the whole thesis of this new project has been. When we're with ourselves and ourselves only, we all have our little things we think and feel that maybe we don't really tell other people. And that's kind of what I wanted to write about for 'Sexxxtapes' and for the EP. 
It's a complicated emotion, but it's a real emotion, and I honestly, at this point, I just want to be real as fuck. I want to be the most real version of everything I think and feel. I'm not perfect. I'm not always the victim. I have my flaws and my toxic things and my crazy insecurities, and I just wanted to put them all out there.” PRETTY EVIL was in my top 5 most-played albums of 2025 and personally considered a skipless project, so it’s hard for me to choose a favorite track. Is there a song that you would say was your favorite to write and record? “Seriously? Wow, thank you! Thank you so much. I have a few favorites for different reasons. 
I would say, sonically, 'PRETTY' is my favorite. I just love 'PRETTY.' I feel like it's a very unique song.
It has a lot of elements to it that I don't feel like a lot of other things on the album have – both in the instrumentation and the amount of lyrics. It's a very wordy song, and I love wordy songs. If you listen to my music, I'm sure you would agree.” “I would say 'valentine' is another favorite. That's probably one of my favorite songs I've ever written lyrically. It was kind of a difficult one to write, which, usually, when I'm writing songs, even if it's about the craziest things, it doesn't emotionally faze me. But that song was so fresh off the heels of the actual situation that I was very emotional while making it.
And so it holds a little place in my heart.” “But I would say also, 'cherry on top,' I love. I think those three have kind of become my holy trinity of the album. They're my favorites, and kind of all for different reasons. I feel like they reflect the flavors of the album the best.”  You utilize dark and morbid imagery in your songs to convey a multitude of human emotions. What are some of your inspirations for the macabre lyrics?  “I think a lot of the inspiration in my music has really stemmed from, honestly, my childhood and my adolescence. I have always been into really dark media. Even as a kid, I was kind of a shock seeker and a little bit edgy. I always wanted to watch the scariest movie, read the scariest Stephen King novel, know about the worst historical events, not because I enjoy it or I agree with any of it, but literally to shock myself and to be dumbfounded that those things actually exist. That people make art that dark. And so I've always been into, you know, the world of Tim Burton, the world of all kinds of horror and sort of weirder type of movies." “So, even my music taste was shaped by that. When I first started having my own music taste as a 10, 11, 12-year-old, I got into Nirvana, Melanie Martinez, The Neighbourhood, and early Lana [Del Rey]. And I just always had a taste for like these darker things. I mean, I do love hyperfeminine things as well.
Pink is my favorite color. I love all things hyperfeminine. I love to use that sort of imagery as well, but I definitely think at this point my brain is just sort of wired that way. It’s kind of just what comes out of me.” Is there a favorite line you’ve written? “Oh, my God. That’s a really good question. I think a recent favorite, I don't know about an all-time favorite, but a recent favorite that I've been loving because we're playing it on this set, and we didn't on the last tour, is in 'loser.' I say, 'I lowered my standards for you, a 10 reaching down to a 2. You weren't misunderstood, not some prodigal godsend, just playing video games in your room.' I feel like that's a good roast. I really.. I read him.” I agreed and stated that the album’s song, “dead2me” is also a huge roast.  “It’s definitely the most fun song on Pretty Evil.  It’s just so angry and stupid. Silly, angry, fun, which I love. I'm a theater kid. I love my overdramatic moments. It’s the best thing ever.” Which song on the setlist is your favorite to perform live, and why? “‘Sexxxtapes.’ It has become so fun. It's also just been crazy to be playing these shows. Even before the song was released, everyone was singing along. It's the best feeling ever, and people really are responding to it in the crowd.” Throughout the album, lyrics connect to other tracks (i.e., the red hair in “dead2me” and “valentine”). Is this something you did intentionally to transform the album into a cohesive narrative or something that happened naturally in the songwriting process?  “Honestly, it was all very planned. As far as just the specific lines of mentioning red hair in both 'valentine' and 'dead2me', that wasn't necessarily preplanned. I made 'valentine' first. So, when I went in to make 'dead2me,' I didn’t think, ‘I know I'm gonna mention the red hair again.’ But when I had the idea while I was making the song, I was like, 'That's perfect,' because this album was all about one person. It was all about one situation that I went through. And so I wanted the entirety of the album to feel like that cycle of the beginning to the end, the high-high to the low-low of the relationship. 
And so it kind of just worked out really well when I was writing 'dead2me.'”  "It's a real story. I really did find a red hair, and I kept it, and I saved it in a book. And that is how I eventually found out what was going on. So, I like to get real literal in a lot of my lyrics. I like to be oddly specific at times because there's so much music out there. I want to write about exactly what happened to me. Not the general feeling of it, the literal specifications of what I went through." What does this next era of music look like? New genre? Collaborators? “I would definitely say the sound is changing up a bit. 'Sexxxtapes' is a good marker for the sound of this new music. It’s kind of a double-handed thing. With the more raw, more honest, more gruesome, gritty song concepts, I also want things to feel more fun. I'm also at a place in my life where I'm growing, I'm aging, I'm getting older. I understand that not everything is the end of the world. And I'm sort of feeling this overall sense of happiness and a weight lifted in my real life, so I want that to reflect in the music. I think sonically, it really does. And it's a much more fun and free sound. It's still dark. It's still me, but it's definitely leaning a lot more into the synth pop land. And just a little bit more carefree.” Who are your greatest musical influences?  “I would say my top all-time musical influences are Ariana Grande, Melanie Martinez, Nirvana, Paramore, and Lana. Those are the artists that I found at such a pivotal, artistic moment in my early teens, where I think if I didn't find any of those artists, I wouldn't have become an artist in the same way that I am today.
So I definitely credit all those artists for being the first people who made me want to write songs and made me want to be an artist myself. And I still love their music today." If you could collab with one artist, dead or alive, who would it be and why? “Can I have a dead AND an alive? Okay, dead, I would say Kurt Cobain.
Alive? Do I say Hayley Williams [from Paramore] or do I say Ariana Grande? I'm going to choose Hayley Williams. I would love both of those so much. I would be happy to do either. I mean, if that happens to me, I can just die after that. One of the greatest vocalists of our generation the world will ever see. It's not talked about enough. It's jaw-dropping.” Is there anything else we haven’t discussed that you would like your fans to know? About the tour, PRETTY EVIL, “Sexxxtapes”, upcoming music? “ I would love to. My new project will be out soon. It will be out in the spring. I'm super excited. I personally think it's the best music I've ever made. I think it outshines PRETTY EVIL , my entire catalog.
And I say that shamelessly. I think it's so good. And it'll be out real soon, by the end of spring.” “Another thing about the songs is that the videos are kind of like an anthology. It's sort of a continuous story, so there will be a lot more Easter eggs, a lot more hints, a lot more sort of hidden meanings. If you haven’t seen it, the “Sexxxtapes” video has so many Easter eggs in it. I plan to continue to do that for the rest of them. I also plan to tour a lot more throughout the rest of the year.” Follow Ellise on all social media to stay up to date on announcements, including the release dates for her latest singles and upcoming EP. A heartfelt thank you to Ellise, Charlie Lewis, and Lewis Line PR. Written By Karlee Skipper Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.

Ellise just concluded Act II of the PRETTY EVIL tour in San Diego. This headlining tour contained two legs: one in Summer 2025 and one in Winter 2026. I had the honor of attending both acts, hearing the new setlist, and experiencing the singer’s phenomenal stage presence. In just five short months since I saw her in Los Angeles , Ellise had already grown immensely. The first show was already magnetic, showcasing her unmistakable talent. However, seeing the closing night of Act II astonished me even further. The confidence overflowed from the stage, causing a ripple effect in the crowd. Ellise is made for stardom, and seeing her live is a must for all music lovers. Ellise kicked off the night with “KEROSENE,” a track from the deluxe version of her 2025 album, PRETTY EVIL . Immediately, I knew the show would be different from Act I because this was newly added to the setlist. Everyone in the crowd lit up, singing and dancing along to the infectious track. In the bridge, Ellise hit the first of many impressive high notes of the evening. The audience went wild from her powerful voice, successfully starting the show off with a bang. The show continued with a mix of tracks from the first leg and different tracks added to this leg. When she sang her older song, “Chaotic,” I remember feeling mesmerized by her vocal riffs, left stunned by her impeccable control. This vocal control was displayed further in her cover of “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande. This is not an easy artist to cover, due to the nature of her soulful voice. However, Ellise performed the best cover of any Grande song I have ever heard. She blew away the audience and proved she is destined for the major leagues.  As the final night of the show, Ellise wanted to provide something special for her fans. She delivered one of the most requested surprises. She brought out her best friend and frequent collaborator, Ashley Sienna, to sing their song, “DOLLFACE.” The pure joy in the two artists’ eyes as they reconnected after months spread across the crowd. Everyone danced and sang along as Ellise and Sienna performed the song like two (talented) friends at karaoke – happy, lighthearted, and carefree. On a night full of dark, miserable tracks about betrayal and murder, this was a nice break for everyone to let loose. Closing night in San Diego was the official transition from PRETTY EVIL to Ellise’s upcoming EP. In honor of this, she sang four songs from this new project, including her latest single, “Sexxxtapes” . The sensual breakup song has only been out for a few weeks, but everyone already knows every single lyric. This showcases the devotion her fans have for her and how thrilled they are for new music. The three other tracks are currently unreleased, giving the audience a sneak peek into her new era. These four songs are some of Ellise’s best work, and I am excited to hear the studio versions when they are released.   Follow Ellise on all social media to stay up to date on announcements, including the release dates for her latest singles and upcoming EP. Written By Karlee Skipper Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube *copyright not intended. Fair use act, section 107.