The world is too stressful for us to take ourselves too seriously constantly. There's an importance that comes with laughing at our actions and being able to brush off our mistakes-- it's one way we keep our heads held high under pressure and chaos. With this meaning in mind, GAYLE shows us how she makes fun of herself and keeps things interesting with the words "indieedgycool", the title of her newest release. It's energetic and aggressive with an alt-pop/pop-rock vibe. With her unique drawl in her vocals pairing fantastically with the guitar and drums in the track, it holds an underlying intensity sure to draw us in. This new release is GAYLE's way of reminding herself not to take things seriously and be willing to laugh at others' opinions. The song title is "indieedgycool" and is a fun way GAYLE used to make fun of herself for trying too hard. She writes this song to be fun and to not care so much about the little things. It has a carefree meaning that I think everyone can learn something from--to make fun of the people that make fun of you and to stop caring about what other people think. GAYLE is witty with her lyrics, contradicting each sentence within itself, like "I love Tame Impala, I don't know what that means" and "I don't know the words, but I'll hum along/Like, oh my God, this is my favorite song". There's a humor that doesn't usually live in music that GAYLE expresses so well--it's intriguing and uniquely fun. At age 9, GAYLE used to sing to anyone who would listen--starting her dive into the music world. She moved to Nashville while still young and was fascinated by the bustling songwriting community. Since then, she's been working towards honing her sound and adding her vulnerable touch to it, letting out an authenticity that connects her with over 14 and a half million Spotify followers. She's been nominated for two MTV VMA's-- one for "Best New Artist" and one for "Best Push Performance". GAYLE is set to release her new EP titled "a study of the human experience volume two" on October 7th, the day before she kicks off her North American headlining tour, wittily referred to as the "avoiding college tour". Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW GAYLE:

It's hard for us not to compare ourselves to others. We're constantly surrounded by media and people showing off their accomplishments while we're left to face our doubts behind the screen. We never know how hard someone worked to get to their position, and because of that, we have to inherently understand that they've worked hard to get to where they want to be, so we should too. "Dreamer" by Astelle talks about not comparing our progress with what we see on the screen, daring us to continue working hard so we can flip the script and be the ones people see achieving their dreams. We're all dreamers in this world, facing individual struggles and trying to succeed in our way. With this upbeat track, Astelle wants to share how she believes in herself and us--and how we should too. Released on August 12th, "Dreamer" is the third single by Astelle. It's very synth-pop combined with her spirited vocals, creating an atmosphere that entrances listeners. It's the result of imbuing confidence with energy into a music track--leaving us with an impactful single ready to attract fans from everywhere. With this track, Astelle tells us how she wants us to follow our dreams, never hesitating to go for what we want. She shows how she believes in herself, "You say I'm a dreamer/I'll be that till the day I'm gone" and how she believes in us, her listeners as well, "I am not the only one". It's inspirational and motivating, set to a captivating track that people can't help but dance along to. Astelle is powerful--the embodiment of passion and femininity in a singer/songwriter package. Astelle aims to inspire her listeners with her unique, energized feel to her songs. Born in Ukraine and raised in Northern Norway, she's on her way to cultivating her specific sound as she experiments with her music--taking from her interests in house, pop, and R&B. She wrote her first song when she was just ten years old and got her first professional session when she was 20. She's worked with established songwriters and producers and continues to amaze with her talents. She aims to be honest with her music, sharing her feelings with the public through her engaging melodies and empathetic lyrics. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW ASTELLE:

There's this motivational saying that says, "all it takes is just five seconds of confidence". Its meaning tells us to throw caution to the wind for only a few seconds and see how that small amount of time can change our lives. Many of us wish we had the ambition to do that, and Bobby Marks inspires just that with his new song titled "Run Wild". It's about that feeling of seeing someone across the room in a club, wanting to go up to speak to them, and having a fear of being rejected--but despite all of that, imbuing ourselves with the unbridled confidence that is inside of us and seeing what could happen when fear isn't in view. In response to one of his previous songs titled "Perfect For You", Bobby Marks releases "Run Wild"--an upbeat pop track about just going for it, whatever it may be. With an electro-pop club track, Marks speaks to the fiery confidence that lives inside all of us. He opens the door to that hidden power with a pulsing beat and this confident aura-- dragging us onto the dance floor and making us want to do something reckless or brand new. The song says, "I can't waste no time" because there's no time like the present. We can do exactly what we want to do at the moment, and nothing is stopping us but ourselves. Inhibitions are gone, and desire is filling our minds--so Marks tells us that we need to take the confidence that this track lives in and "Run Wild". Bobby Marks is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He grew up in a small town and could not show his entire authentic self, so now he aims to write music to express that part he had to keep hidden. His first performance was online during the pandemic in front of 22,000 viewers, and in addition, he's done two hologram opening performances. He's based in LA, and after working to create his personalized sound through his education at Berklee College of Music, he brings listeners energetic dance-pop tracks just waiting to entice us from the first note. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW BOBBY MARKS:

Tunnel vision is a common issue that comes along when problems arise. We tend to focus on everything going wrong, stressing ourselves out unnecessarily even if we know that most of the time, we can't do anything to change it. However, that's why it stresses us out--because it's out of control. With Hunter Moreau's newest single, "Be Alright" she leaves us with the reminder that while it's out of our control, it'll be okay. We've survived worse; we've made it this far--so keep that in mind as we're going to make it out of this too. "Be Alright" gives us the notion that even if we're messing up or feel like we're spiraling, there's peace in knowing that we're strong enough to come out the other side completely fine. With many motivational songs, artists tend to go for the impactful and strong chords--leaving us with this intense imprint that forces its way into our heads. But Hunter Moreau strays from that path with "Be Alright", giving us a gentle track that eases its way in-- which, in my opinion, might leave a longer-lasting impression on us. It's uniquely memorable with its light backbeat and guitar, letting us absorb her meaning with her beautiful vocals. Many people haven't experienced a free-flowing peace during their most stressful times, and while it takes a while to get there, "Be Alright" takes our hand and guides us there with an overflowing feeling of serenity. It's refreshing in both meaning and sound--partly due to the lyrics, "Yeah, I might be a mess/but I'll be alright". It's carefree and so bereft of anxiousness that it stands to have a significant effect. From Massachusetts comes the stunning singer/songwriter that is Hunter Moreau. The pop singer released this newest track, "Be Alright" on August 12, and with it, we're brought this groovy and inspired track that feels liberating. She's catchy and memorable--most of her songs are captivating expressions of her vulnerable sides. She wants to empower people to be vulnerable, to know every part of themselves, and step out of their comfort zones--and she believes she can inspire this with her music. She debuted with her single, "Drive In" in November of 2019 and since then has released three more songs, "Hazy", "Sleepyhead", and this release, "Be Alright" all of which have garnered Moreau a mass of fans eagerly listening in. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW HUNTER MOREAU:

There's a lot that we would like to freefall in. This can apply to our worries, our travels, and our wants--but it can also apply to how we love. We push love into the media with this idea of loving with our entire being, letting ourselves feel the emotions with everything that we are and live with the notion that nothing can go wrong. But this is only how we want to perceive it; in reality we're faced with the fear of what lies at the bottom of the freefall. In seeing and living through times and relationships that have done us wrong we can't help but be a little more cautious before taking that jump. In "Good Reason", Ari Dayan talks about how her insecurities in love came true and how she just wants to have a reason to not be insecure anymore, but her head keeps fighting with her heart. It's a pop hit-- seductive, intense, and energizing all wrapped up into a bundle with her sultry voice that enraptures everyone who hears it. "Good Reason" takes the vulnerability of love and puts it into a track that showcases heartbreak and anger. She only bolsters that with the paired music video. The video shows Dayan dancing through a room of changing colors--feeling her emotional words through her movements and giving us a visual to only intensify the fiery meaning. She sings the words, "Give me one good reason to love you/Give me one good reason to stay" because sometimes when you've been scalded by the fires of a relationship you can't find a reason to keep it going. It gives the meaning of just wanting to know why the other thinks they still deserve you after hurting you--and newsflash, they don't. Ari Dayan is a powerful and seductive pop singer. She released "Good Reason" on Oct. 1 of last year and it's still a song filled with catchy vibes and intense emotion. She's seductive in her music delivering a captivating feeling through her vocals and melodies. The singer is an LA-native and has shown her skills while working with numerous producers and songwriters within the city. She takes on the influences of pop icons and transposes it with her own spin of humor and introspection. She's authentic and a fantastic musician--two reasons she's someone to look out for on the music scene. Written by Jane Katryn FOLLOW ARI DAYAN:

A homage to the history and stories created in previous relationships, "History" puts into words that "even after all the pain, I'd do it all again". It's easy to say after a painful relationship that it is easier to move on and forget, yet after being wrapped together in memories sometimes the history together is too much. Joel Corry and Becky Hill combine these feelings with upbeat electronic dance music to create a complementary sound to tell these stories. From its beginning "History" is extremely upbeat. While the beats and music as a whole have a more upbeat feel to them, the lyrics of the song detail a bittersweet revelation. Even after a painful relationship, given the history of the couple they would do it all again. Becky's voice perfectly complements the music giving a more soulful and. rich feeling to contrast the sharp snares within the music. The two aspects combine during the choruses, where both the vocals and music match up to create an upbeat and hopeful sound. Although beginning out bittersweet, the pair does an amazing job of keeping the song's atmosphere upbeat and happy. With over 18 million monthly streams on spotify, Joel Corry is easily one of the more influential people within dance music. After a breakthrough with his single “Sorry” Joel soon began collaborations with artists such as David Guetta and Saweetie. This RIAA Platinum Dj and producer has released this newest track in conjunction with BRIT Award winning artist Becky Hill.Coming to fame after competing on The Voice UK, her collaboration with Oliver Heldens topped charts. Beginning her career young as a teenerager with the group Shaking Trees, she began to become sought out by dance artists as a result of her soul-like voice. Together the pair has brought together an excellent combination of vocals and dance beats. Written By Gillian Mena FOLLOW JOEL CORRY: FOLLOW BECKY HILL:

Silken sheets bounce the soft light of flickering flames atop ornate candles but there's no supple love or bright romance when you are left all alone with your thoughts your only company. "Coming Down", the debut single by Natalia Salter, is rife with somber, indulgent imagery of the denial stage of losing someone you loved through every fault of your own. You might have recognized you are to blame for the abrupt end, but the vigor for the love you lived still moves in you. Natalia explores the complexities of this brutal emotion in-depth, revealing both beauty and fear. Introduced by simple piano and light, airy vocals, "Coming Down" builds slowly with the steady stacking of instrumental layers culminating in the full and vibrant emotion that takes us to the track's end. The indulgent lyricism is kept simple to allow the somber, indulgent message and fine-tuned musicality to sit in their deserved limelight. The understated piano and percussion combine to form the main body of the song's sturdy frame that allows Natalia's vocals to float along with ease. Natalia Salter is an English artist of Peruvian descent who splits her time between London and Valencia. In recent years she has worked on collaborations with various artists including Kygo, Tim Gallagher, and Rose Gray. Her affinity for melancholic, cinematic soundscapes, inspired by the likes of Sionead O'Connor , plants Natalia firmly in the same category as groups like Beach House and Big Thief . We sit and wait for the rest of her debut EP with some serious antici ... pation. Written By George McSherry FOLLOW NATALIA:

Many teenagers are excited for the freedoms that come with adulthood, but many also don’t fully realize the unique beauty of their stage of life. “Teenage Renegade” by Robinson elicits nostalgia for a part of your life when you were carefree and reckless, entirely present in every moment. She jumps back and forth between then and now–essentially between the stress and anxiety associated with adulthood and the wild hope of childhood–all while suggesting that joy and spontaneity don’t have to be confined to the past. “Teenage Renegade” opens with an airy staccato beat that builds towards the chorus, which brings an ecstatic explosion of drums and guitar chords mirroring those of the underlying backing track. It also showcases Robinson’s expansive vocal range as she reminisces about her wild younger self in lines such as “She was a blue hot summer in the middle of July/She wanted everything she couldn’t have/And nothing made her cry.” Directly following this is the titular phrase “I was a teenage renegade/I’d end up so afraid,” showing Robinson’s wish to recapture the spirit and livelihood of her younger self. The teenage years are often heralded as the last years of true youth–of living carefree and of pursuing fun and joy with abandon. While adulthood does bring its responsibilities, “Teenage Renegade” subtly shows that the two don’t need to live in complete juxtaposition. Hailing from New Zealand, 26-year-old pop artist Anna Robinson has made an impact on the music community since her debut single “Don’t You Forget About Me” in 2017. Her single “Nothing to Regret” is certified platinum in New Zealand and double platinum in Australia, and garnered her many nominations such as the 2019 New Zealand Vodafone Music Awards for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Single of the Year. Additionally, she was one of Vevo DSCVR’s Ones to Watch 2019 and YouTube’s Artists to Watch 2019. Robinson’s impressive resume doesn’t stop at nominations, however. In addition to supporting touring artists like Hayley Kiyoko and Lany, she recently performed at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival and SXSW, and headlined a sold-out show at London’s Queen of Hoxton. Robinson’s successes are far from over, and it’s a privilege to get to watch them play out. Written By Adelae Norwood FOLLOW ROBINSON:

“Set Free” is an anthem about letting go to heal and comfort yourself. Though it seems like an easy concept to do, letting go is so much more complicated than it sounds. How can you just stop thinking, stop caring, and stop worrying about something that you’ve held close to your heart? But some things that are close to your heart are not necessarily healthy for you to have, and letting go is a normal part of healing from trauma. Dr Jaymz uses ethereal synths to add a more motivational aspect to the song. The stripped-down vocals enhanced with the wispy voice add a layer of mysteriousness and wisdom, imploring you to listen and let go. The pulsating bass adds a danceable and catchy nature to the song, reminiscent of house sounds from other artists like Clean Bandit or David Guetta. As a British minister who’s preached to 80,000 people, Dr Jaymz has incorporated the underlying sense of Peace, Love, and Unity in the harmonies and beats of the EDM experience. Gospel has roots in tons of other genres, but Dr Jaymz is determined to combine his gospel with infectious beats and soaring melodies, able to preach through music and lead the charge to a new dawn of fulfillment. Releasing a new track every month, Dr Jaymz is sure to serve up some interesting mixtures together within this new curated EDM experience. Written By Megan Cao FOLLOW DR JAYMZ:

I am obsessed with the vibe of your new single “Stories”!! Can you share the story behind this new track? Stiles: Thank you so much ! yeah, it’s definitely a feel-good vibe. It’s actually kinda funny to be honest; after releasing my first single “Monday’s” (which was honestly just cuz we could), I realised how much fun this music thing was and it got pretty serious. After that, I knew that I just HAD TO put out something else. At the time of writing “Stories” I was in my cute little “bedroom pop” and “bossa nova” phase, and that’s where the chords for “Stories” come from: bossa nova. There are 2 versions of “Stories”: the OG one that I put out about 2 years ago and the one we just put out (cuz the intro was too long haha). I'm pretty grateful for where the song got me so far though ! It’s the song that got me signed to Live Nation as a recording artist. A kickstart to the kick start of my career. Here's to many more. When did you start singing and playing the guitar? Did you instantly know music was something you wanted to pursue long term? Stiles: Music was always on in the house. We listened to everything ! If you grow up with music, it just makes sense to you. My mum would always tell us when we hit the wrong note, even at age 4, she definitely helped with how I view music. I've been singing my whole life but I think it’s just recently that I've been starting to sing professionally. I'm lucky enough to have been born into a music loving family. I feel like if you’d have to label my taste in music it’d definitely be hard; I listened to classical musicians like “Tchaikovsky”, all the way to “Rage Against the Machine” and “The 1975”, throw some “Nirvana”, “Shawn Mendes'', “Hozier'' and “Kirk Franklin” - all over the place. “Jimmy Hendrix” and I think it was “One Direction” were part of the reason I picked up guitar. I heard “Little Things” and went ‘I wanna do that’ then I heard “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from Nirvana and went like ‘YO I NEEEEED TO LEARN GUITAR’. long story short, I started playing at 13. Who is an artist you would love to collaborate with one day? Stiles: Can’t keep it to one there’s so many ! definitely Jacob Collier, DODIE, Gracie Abrams, Doja Cat and Tyler the Creator Congrats on performing at Lollapalooza Paris!! Can you tell us a bit about your experience there? Stiles: Lolla Paris was definitely something ! Being able to say that I played at the same event as Måneskin, ASAP Rocky, and many of the greats, is an honour honestly. I played at the Kidzapalooza stage so it wasn’t that big of a stage but we all gotta start somewhere. I’m down for every single Lollapalooza festival happening around the globe honestly, a cool festival for sure. What is the number one goal on your bucket list when it comes to your music career? Stiles: To only improve, no matter the point in my career - whether it’s musically, socially or mentally, I’d want to say that I’m happy with the material I put out. I can't wait for the day where I’m in an arena or stadium or ANYWHERE and have people screaming the lyrics I write and love. With that comes the ability to help people and that’s what I wanna do with my music: help people in any way and let them know that I’ll always be a safe space. I guess now that I think of it more, the number one goal is to create a loving and legendary community. What can we expect from you next?! I genuinely can’t wait to follow your career and see where this journey takes you! Stiles: I’ll be doing more rock and r&b, probably put out a few feel goods here and there cuz it’s fun ! I mean, I have over 30 songs just begging to be recorded, most of them are either alternative rock or r&b some are even folk and some are electronic. Rock or rnb will never die and that’s a fact. The songs in the works are definitely well rounded and different, in all the best ways and I can’t wait for everyone to listen. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW STILES:

Growing up in Sweden, Melanie Wehbe learned at a young age that music was her most genuine avenue of self expression. Since her childhood, Melanie has blossomed as a songwriter, with writing credits on multiple songs to reach the number one spot on both Spotify and the radio. Melanie has also written two songs for entry into Eurovision, as well as music for the winner of Swedish idol. Despite her acclaim as a songwriter, Melanie has only just released her debut EP, “Bloom” behind a string of singles dating back to 2016. Her experience within the music industry is apparent in the production of the project, as the beautifully orchestrated instrumentals and Wehbe’s immense vocal talent have led to her being proclaimed one of Sweden’s best hidden talents. “Bloom” is a project dedicated to growth and change as a person (blooming, if you will), a fitting topic accompanying Wehbe’s journey from a behind the scenes contributor to becoming a well known artist in her own right. The title track hits on numerous pitfalls of self actualization–the insecurity that accompanies freely expressing yourself and the struggle to find love for yourself beyond that of external forces. Despite her desire to find herself, Wehbe does seek comfort and familiarity, which takes the form of a partner. Wehbe makes it clear that this person is her safe space, her “paradise” where she can find her inner peace and grow as a person. Wehbe’s adoration for this person makes an important point about what bettering yourself truly means. It is not a process inherently reliant on stark individuality, but instead one that can depend on outside forces we cannot control. In this way, she likens life to a flower, needing the right circumstances in which to bloom. The instrumental supporting Wehbe is a gorgeously arranged composition. The instrumental is carried by a lush string section playing long, sustained chords, with a piano adding a sense of rhythm and motion in the background. The choruses see the majority of the instruments drop out, leaving only the strings, underscoring the raw emotion of Wehbe’s vocals. The verse then features the return of the rhythm section, with the addition of a chugging guitar and the initial entry of the drums. The poignancy of the strings and piano juxtaposed against the energy of the guitar and drums evokes a feeling of confidence despite the sentimentality of the song’s subject matter. There is a determination in Wehbe’s desire to grow and find herself, regardless of what that might entail. Written By Liam Dun FOLLOW MELANIE WEHBE:

Congratulations on the release of your new single “Super Love!” Would you mind sharing what past life experiences inspired you to write this new track? June: Super Love is about the manifestation of love, want and desire! I wrote this song based on past experience in the hope that someone feels the way that I do when it comes to dating. Subconsciously I wrote the hook, expressing how I internally felt about my doubts with new romantic relationships. Super Love is that awaking song filled with honesty! When did you start getting into music, songwriting and performing? Was it something you knew you wanted to pursue right off the bat? June: Music for me started at the age early age of four. I started playing classical piano and that slowly progressed into my singing. At age sixteen I had my first opportunity to work in a studio making music. From this point forward I knew the music industry was something I could see permanently in my future. Currently, I’m spending my time creating music, songwriting as well as releasing. I look forward to the world listening to my music and how I want to impact the industry. What song do you currently have on repeat? Besides one of your own of course haha :) June: Easily “Roses” by GASHI! How was your experience working with Grammy award winning producer, Lab Ox?! That must’ve been so cool! June: He’s amazing and immensely talented as expected! Thankful to be working with him in all his excellence and patience. Super Love wouldn’t be what it is without him. What do you hope to accomplish in your career? And how do you hope to redefine the music industry? June: My goal in my career is to inspire other women of color to break specifically into pop music. And as an artist who is ready to conquer the music industry, I hope to redefine the industry unexpectedly so stay stunned! What can we expect next from you? I am so excited to see where this journey takes you!! June: I’m thrilled to show my versatility when it comes to writing! Expect the unexpected when it comes to my sound. I love to explore when I’m in the studio, my upcoming projects will explain more of who I am as an artist. Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW JUNE: