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"There's a chance we can make it; there's a risk we can take it; just keep holding on; gotta keep holding on" are the words that total up the chorus and bridge on Pattern Pusher's hot new single titled "Holding On" which is a song that is lyrically conscious of being able to challenge yourself and letting go of the shit that you are holding very tightly onto. Those lyrical themes of "good times" and the "good life" in retro genres of music show up here big time. YOU JUST GOTTA LET LOOSE A BIT IN LIFE! THEY MAY NOT BE FROM LA BUT THIS SONG IS SUNNY & FUNKY! I love the retro 70s disco vibe that shows up on both the production and the vocals with the different aspects of the song's structure building up over those layers including the chorus and bridge being highlights. The funky wah guitar fits so damn good here and the drums are super lo-fi and lowkey yet they have that retro swing/rhythm which is awesome! The vocals are at a high volume in range and at a high tempo which shows how much Pattern Pusher can integrate vocals into the instrumentation very well. GRAB ME MY TUXEDO ON THE DANCE FLOOR! Pattern Pusher is an inseparable trio that hails from the UK whose style emulates those retro genres of disco, funk, soul AND even elements of psychedelia and indie music being incorporated. Since 2017, the guys have been creating singles, touring, creating music videos AND so much more that they will keep continuing to do at the level of a true musician. They also have a blog on their band's website that I recommend you check out! Go give these guys a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW PATTERN PUSHER:

Congratulations on releasing the new song of the summer with your new single, “Turn Out Fine”! Can you tell us what the inspiration behind this song is? MIchael: We are all at points in our life where we are making big changes. Graduating college, relationships, trying to find places to live/jobs, whatever it may be, it's scary! Even though life seems to be going right in so many ways, it feels like it's up in the air. This song, although written over a year ago, feels like it is making the most since now to us. Turn Out Fine will be the perfect summer anthem for your crazy, exciting life. How did you two meet? And what made you come together to start a band? Ben: We met in jazz band in middle school. We sat by each other because we both played saxophone. Both of us loved soloing and improvising in jazz band. In highschool we formed a garage band with four other friends and we played at local events. After highschool, we went to different colleges. I went to UW Platteville for construction management and Michael went to UW Oshkosh for music education. While I was at Platteville, I was working on producing music every night by myself. After a while, I got sick of making music by myself and thought it’d be way more fun to work on music with someone. In February 2019, I facetimed Michael and asked if he wanted to make this a duo. Who are some of your biggest influences for your music? I really love the vibe y’all have going on! Ben: We are heavily influenced by Surfaces, AJR, Quinn XCII, Jon Bellion, Chelsea Cutler, Jeremy Zucker, The Chainsmokers etc. In general, we love finding new artists and try to take inspiration from a wide variety of genres. What is your favorite live gig you’ve had so far? Also, congrats on the opportunity to open for Bryce Vine next month, that’s awesome! Michael: We played a sold out show in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 150 people bought tickets to come see us and it was truly amazing. To think that many people knew every word to our songs made it our favorite show yet. The energy was like nothing we have experienced before. Can’t wait to play in Green Bay again! What moment in your career are you most proud of so far? Ben: For me, hearing our song “Overthinking” for the first time on the radio was crazy. Both Michael and I really take pride in that song because we made that in Michael’s parents' spare bedroom. It goes to show that anyone can make radio-quality songs from anywhere with minimal equipment. What can we expect from you guys the rest of the year? So hyped to hear more!! Ben: We are working on a lot of new songs. Expect an EP, and a LOT more shows! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW THE ASTRONOMERS:

‘Cycle’ by Gigi Rich takes you into a toxic relationship, where there’s indecision about whether to stay or leave. I think what’s so relatable about this song is the repeated attempts to escape harmful patterns, but something keeps holding you back. The other person keeps leading you on, promising not to abandon you again. Or you say, “I deserve better,” but you’re still attached to certain pieces of the person you fell in love with. If you were on the outside, you’d be screaming, “You know this isn’t good for you. LEAVE!” However, it’s more elusive when you’re the one experiencing this conflicted sensation. In Rich’s case, she second-guesses her intuition and thus, she’s “trapped in a cycle” that’s detrimental for her. The electric guitar-driven melody really highlights Rich’s gorgeously dreamy vocals. Not only do they evoke a sense of longing to be free, but they also express how vulnerable she feels in this position. “When you come back it’s the high that I’ve needed; I’m breathing in all your secondhand smoke...why do I think that this time will be different?” Her eloquence here makes the lyrics even more captivating. I also love the vocal harmonies in this song. Their variations in the chorus and the bridge amplify her emotions surrounding her aching heart. As a result, no stone is left unturned by Rich’s heartfelt and noteworthy performance. Gianna Salvato’s trailblazing spirit is inspired by acts like Freddie Mercury and Lady Gaga. The New Jersey native is known for her sultry voice and fiery lyrics (and hair!). Under the moniker Gigi Rich, she’s centered her focus around authenticity and not being boxed in with a specific area of pop music. Her efforts have landed her placements in the entertainment industry, as well as features in renowned press outlets like American Songwriter and Galore Magazine. What I personally love about Rich is her storytelling. She fully commands the room, and she effortlessly conveys her ideas with such profound emotions. With 'Cycle,’ you’ll surely gravitate toward her, as have I! Written By Kevin Rodriguez FOLLOW GIGI:

Whiskey can be your best friend and worst nightmare. A glass or two can have you feeling loose and at ease. By the end of the night, that last glass can be your enemy. ‘Just Enough Whiskey (Late Night Mix)’ is what happens when the alcohol turns evil. During the day, that ex you can’t stop thinking about has taken over your thoughts. The urge to text them and beg for forgiveness becomes almost overpowering. Drinking to forget isn’t healthy, but it feels like the only option. “Going home with just enough whiskey/ making me forget that maybe you miss me.” The drinking does the trick and helps to silence the thoughts. By the end of the night, it’s easier to crawl into bed and leave that ex on read. Compared to the original version of ‘Just Enough Whiskey’, Nightshift takes on a more country approach with the ‘Late Night Mix’. In the original mix, the tempo is upbeat and aided by electronic pop beats . ‘Late Night Mix’ replaces the electronic beats with an acoustic guitar, creating a much more raw and anguished feel, slowing down the tempo. Even though the two songs are technically the same, the emotion of each is drastically different. The original mix has Nightshift reminiscing about their relationship with rose colored glasses. Although the relationship didn’t work out, they know that they need to move on, and are okay with that. The ‘Late Night Mix’ has the duo much more depressed about their relationship. They know they have to move on, but they struggle a lot more with this realization compared to the original mix. When comparing each version of the song I found myself impressed with Nightshift. Although each mix is lyrically the same, they’re so vastly different in feel that it’s surprising one is just a remix of the other and not its own original work. While some remixes feel like they don’t bring anything new to an established song, ‘Just Enough Whiskey (Late Night Mix)’ does an excellent job of standing on its own. Brothers Dan and Steve Kennelly bring their own sound to the indie-pop genre. ‘Just Enough Whiskey (Late Night Mix)’ is different their other works, yet seamlessly fits into the rest of their music catalogue. Their Spotify page is filled with original singles and covers. One of their covers is Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 u’. The duo infuse their own sound into their covers, making the songs unique in their production. Both versions of ‘Just Enough Whiskey’ are available to stream on Spotify! Written By Maddy Mahady FOLLOW NIGHTSHIFT:

Geneva May’s latest single is about a feeling we can all relate to far too well– jealousy. “Jealousy Shows” is about when we start to feel insecure about ourselves in the presence of people we admire or think of better than ourselves. So often, we look at someone else we know and think about how much better they are than us. Maybe we think that they’re better because they have more money, are taller than us, prettier than us. Whatever the reason, we begin have pangs of jealousy that we don’t have what they have. May’s song is a reminder that while we may feel this way, we have to remember that we don’t know what someone else is going through and we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. We are perfect just the way we are and we don’t need to try to be someone else just because of jealousy. Listen to "Jealousy Shows" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0o0iEEhXZoijXcLa2GyAJr?si=4a2374280d664b4d “Jealousy Shows” is a relaxed and chill song that uses guitar, drum set, and vocals as the main elements for the tune. With more simple melodic lines for the instruments, the vocals are really free to do what they want and create new rhythms. May has a unique sound to her voice that is very recognizable from anywhere. I think the best part of this song is how the message is told through a story. May describes all the instances when she runs into this person and feels jealousy towards them. “I think I’m pretty cool when she’s not around/ but when she is around/ I let myself put myself down.” I think these lyrics put it best by saying how it’s so easy to feel okay and then suddenly feel sour about a person when you see them. Sometimes jealousy is so easy to fall into. It may not even be intentional, but we slip right into telling ourselves that the other person is better than us. The relatability of the lyrics really pull you in and let you reflect on your own feelings. I think this is a great reminder to just remember that you’re beautiful and perfect the way you are and you don’t have to have what someone else does to feel worth. While fairly new to the music scene, Geneva May has begun to make a name for herself. The 24 year old is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the San Francisco Bay Area. May currently has one other single released and is excited to continue sharing her music with the world. May’s honesty in her writing makes for relatable and catchy tunes about more difficult topics like insecurities and self-doubt. May isn’t afraid to tell the truth and sing about what’s important. This rising star is one to look out for in the coming months, you won’t want to miss out on anything from Geneva May! Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW GENEVA MAY:

Hindsight is 2020; a phrase that means having full knowledge of an event only after it’s happened. We’ve all had moments that we look back on and wonder, ‘how was I so blind’. In ‘Tongue Tied’, Daria V can see the problems in her relationship, but only when she’s at a distance. When she’s up close with her partner, it’s easy to look past the red flags. The moment she steps away, Daria realizes just how closed off her partner is. She wants to connect on a deeper level with this person, but they aren’t willing to open up. In the end, Daria is left biting her tongue, stuck in a relationship where it’s impossible to form a deeper connection. Daria creates a multi-layered love story in a song that runs just over three minutes. Her emotional frustration can be felt through her vocals with lyrics explaining just how complex the situation is. “If I tell you my secrets, I know you wouldn’t keep them.” No relationship can exist without some form of trust, and this repeated chorus gives a glaring insight into Daria’s relationship. Her partner is refusing to open up, which in turn, prevents Daria from doing the same. “You don’t mean what you say, but your mouth moves anyway.” After listening to ‘Tongue Tied’, it’s no wonder Daria is on an emotional rollercoaster. Her use of electro-pop beats prevents the song from taking on a melancholic tone when expressing her emotional tangle. Layering a compelling story over an easy on the ears beat makes ‘Tongue Tied’ a great addition to any pop playlist. Los Angeles based Daria V is ready to shake up the music world. She’s created a team that includes Grammy-award winning songwriters to bring new, fresh music to her audience. Her music often broaches sad or difficult topics, but she does so in a powerful way that leaves the listener with a sense of hope. ‘Tongue Tied’ and her other single ‘Calm Down’ are both available to stream on Spotify. Written By Maddy Mahady FOLLOW DARIA V:

In today’s social media obsession, instagram promotes a world where everyone looks perfect all the time. In reality, life is not always what the pictures online show. “Love” is a song that touches on this self-struggle many of us face with societal pressures. We have to appear perfect at all times to the world, but really we're struggling and it’s draining. Dayan’s newest single explores the ideas of simply forgetting all about that nonsense and just focusing on yourself. As you get older, you have to realize that you’re your biggest supporter and you have to love yourself for who you are, no matter what social media might say. “Love” uses all the right upbeat bass lines to create a fun, dance-pop hit. Ari Dayan has a stunning voice that carries emotion and power when she sings. Her vocals add just the right about of energy to make this song more uplifting and fun. It’s simply impossible not to want to get up and dance when you hear this single. I absolutely love the energy this song brings with the synths and pop beats. My favorite part of the song was when Ari sings, “I look up on the mirror and say/ I love you.” I think these lyrics perfectly capture what Ari wants to convey in her song. That it’s all about how you see yourself and you should always love yourself first and remember who you are before you try and get sucked into whatever society tells you. I love the idea of waking up in the morning and looking in the mirror and saying positive things about myself. I think this message is good for all ages to hear and remember. This is the perfect tune to listen to when you’re feeling down, this pop track will inspire you and pump you up! Ari Dayan is no stranger to the spotlight. Dayan started dancing and performing from a young age, which later led her to start writing songs in her teen years. From there, she’s released music that is without a doubt pure Ari. Her lyricism and style as an artist make her stand out and have attracted praise from Wonderland Magazine, Flaunt and more. Dayan continues to work with up-and-coming producers such as Brandon Bost (Taylor Swift) and songsmiths such as “KoKo” (Katy Perry). If you like artists like Sia and Robyn, you won’t want to miss out on anything by Ari Dayan. Written By Emily Hancock FOLLOW ARI DAYAN:

Your new single “All I Want” has such an incredible, catchy melody that will leave people wanting to hear more! Can you share the story behind this song? Yulia: «All I Want» is a result of my obsession with dark pop and pop punk but I always try to forget about genre boundaries because I think it’s boring. When I got these instrumentals and heard how cool the structure is, my first thought was - that’s it. Lyrically this song was inspired by my experience of struggling with depression and negative thoughts in general. Sometimes I just try to force myself to think positively, interesting but sometimes it helps and I think that I don’t need anything because I’m already happy and I have all I’ve ever wanted. You know when someone says «be grateful for everything you have, you’re healthy, your family and friends are alive and healthy too» and you’re agree, but at the same moment you’re too ambitious and you always want to be on top of a mountain so you’re not fully satisfied. «All I Want» is a song about trying to be happy with what you have even if you’re not. Can you share a bit about what your songwriting process looks like? Yulia: My songwriting process is always different. Sometimes I have melodies in my head and I always try to record it with my phone because I can forget it just in a couple minutes. Sometimes I write lyrics first but that’s more rare for me. I have a notebook and I write there when I’m inspired. But not always my melodies fit my lyrics. So sometimes I write melodies for lyrics I have, sometimes lyrics for melodies. Actually I think that the melody is the most important thing in music. A song can have excellent lyrics, high quality production and strong «right» vocals but I always skip even such songs if there is no cool melody. This might be a tough one, but if you could switch bodies with any other artist in the world for a day, who would you choose? Yulia: Oh! That’s really tough haha. Okay, let’s say Ryan Hennessy, the vocalist of Picture This band. His voice is something extremely beautiful and unreal. Also I would like to see all he has in his wardrobe. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not performing or making music? Yulia: Usually I try to get somewhere nice and quiet, I don’t like noisy places and crowds. In such peaceful places I feel good and inspired. I also like to watch dumb tv shows and sleep. What would you say is the best album of all time? An album you think is perfect front to back with no skips! Yulia: My favourite album of all time is «ruiner» by nothing,nowhere. I still can’t find something more beautiful and talented. Highly recommend if you still haven’t heard it. What can we expect from you for the rest of the year? I’m so excited to see what you release next! Yulia: I have some singles I want to release till the end of this summer, also I’m currently working on some collaborations with cool artists. But the most important thing for me is that I finally understood what kind of music I want to make and you’ll find out about it soon because I can’t wait to share it with you! Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW YULIA:

Your new song "New Kind of Love" is really dynamic and I love the layered vocals. What was your experience like writing this song? Bonded Jacky: Thanks for saying that! I love layered vocals so much – especially using double vocals – it can create such a holistic feeling to a song. For “New Kind of Love”, I worked with Cole Bingham, an incredible LA producer. This song originated from a 1 min voice memo I recorded in my car. I sent that to Cole and he sent back a bass line and drums to sing over and we kept refining and refining. That memo is absolutely nothing like the final product, which is what makes music so magical. We wrote a lot of the melody and lyrics in the studio together. I brought my personal journal and wrote the song lyrics using phrases and fragments from my daily entries, which felt super vulnerable, but I knew we would get to some good stuff if we did it that way. What is it like living in LA and being part of the music scene? Bonded Jacky: I moved to LA at the height of COVID, so my first year or so here was me living on a boat in Marina del Rey and writing a ton of music. I’m just now learning the in-person LA music scene and playing live, so I’ll have to keep you posted on that! ;) What songs or artists inspired you to become a musician? Bonded Jacky: I keep a running list of inspiring artists and it’s always evolving, but I have a couple core artists that I have loved for a while – Courtney Barnett, Remi Wolf, Clairo, Japanese Breakfast. And then some recent inspos would be Quinn Christopherson, Wet Leg, and “Feels Right” by Biig Piig. How do you begin a new project? Bonded Jacky: It varies, but I usually listen to a bunch of my voice memos and see if any melodies or lyrics from those jump out. Then I record even just a line or two with my studio mic and put some music behind it and go from there! What do you like to do when you're not writing music? Bonded Jacky: I’m a dog mom to my toy cavapoo, Pierre, and I’m obsessed with him. I also love discovering great food and happy hours so Pierre and I will bop all around LA. :) I also do a lot of character comedy – Second City and now Groundlings, so I’ve been exploring the LA comedy scene quite a bit. My girlfriend is an incredible standup comedian so I’ve been going on tour with her this year which has been the adventure of a lifetime. It’s amazing. How do you imagine your music career progressing in the next few months, years? Bonded Jacky: Oh man, I have very very big goals and dreams. I made a vow to myself to just go for it full force this year and stay passionate and motivated to keep on building my fanbase and creating music that frees people! I have a new single coming out in a month or so called “Didgeridoo” so I’m really excited for that. It’s my favorite project I’ve created thus far and I have a great feeling about it. Interviewed By Hannah Conkin FOLLOW ARTIST:

"I've been feeling grim; I've been dying to hold you up again; Darling you are my medicine" holds so much weight when it comes to the meaning of a true, emotionally-connected relationship where two people really do need each other again because it feels right mutually. Medicine is what keeps our body strong and helps fight illness -- this song portrays the metaphor of medicine as a woman who Yellowlees has a deep emotional connection to and this woman makes his negative thoughts go away. White flowers of any kind represent bliss, eternal life AND solemnity which is exactly what a meaningful long-term relationship has going for it. FLOWERS ALWAYS WORK TRUST ME! ACOUSTICS! ACOUSTICS! ACOUSTICS! This song has such a great structure with a nice chorus that provides a little more energy than the rest of the song. However, the mellow and blissful sounds of the acoustic guitar as well as the drums that subtly play out in the chorus of the song stand out so much. The background vocals sound so natural like white flowers growing on Earth's soil. If you want to impress your crush, go for the "Medicine" pickup line -- or should I say -- SONG!!! Yellowlees is a singer, songwriter AND producer from across the pond in the United Kingdom who takes so much pride in his aggressive style of playing acoustic guitar while still keeping elements of his craft mellow. Yellowlees has a pretty interesting catalog with singles like "Eliza" AND "Jungle" being intriguing to gravitate to. On top of the singles and the 2018 EP titled "Homemade", Yellowlees has done tours and live performances at various events which has established himself not just a studio artist but as a performance artist as well. Go give him a shot! Written By Miles Tutor FOLLOW YELLOWLEES:

"Feeling like I'm on the weigh down; can't nobody tell me where to go; feeling like I've lost control of the person I want to be, the person I want be; YEAHHH" are the tell-tale words on the chorus of Katanak's new hot single titled "Weigh Down." Katanak is very cheery on the song, but the message here has a great deal of substance to it. When you doubt yourself as a human being, you either give in to it OR you pull yourself back up and learn from past mistakes. Katanak is coming from the optimistic side with self-doubt and self-worry really putting many on a landslide of where they can't get over their pessimistic thoughts about themselves! Very well done here! This song is hella cool and full of tasty waves! There's so much energy to the instrumentation with the drums knocking in the background at a mediated level and the California-surf-style guitar being an integral part of the jam here. The cadence and control of Katanak's vocals are superb with the chorus being the major highlight of the vocal abilities on this song. It almost feels like a jam that you could play on the Gold Coast in Australia while you're swimming and surfing with all the dudes and babes AND THE BEER FLOWING AT SUNSET! This is a model of perfection for a summer jam! Katanak is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Australia whose mission as an artist is to strike energy into the listeners with his songs while contrasting that with semi-conscious lyrics that people can take key messages from. Katanak really puts the dance theme into the indie-pop landscape and is planning on staying longer on the dance floor with more to come from this guy including touring, future singles, future albums, etc! Go give him a shot! Written By Miles Tutor Photo Credit: Gabi Rankine FOLLOW DYLAN:

Congratulations on the release of your new single, “I Lied”! Can you share the story behind this song and what inspired you to write it? FAÏNN: Thank you! I Lied is a song honestly so close to my heart. It was the first song I ever brought into a co-write, and it was with one of my best friends (who also produced it). I was at a point in my life where I had spent years following "safe" or what I thought were smart choices (particularly in my career). And I came to a point where I realized if I continued down the path I was on, I would be an incredibly unhappy, bitter person. I was so stressed and depressed, and I didn't recognize who I had become. I looked like I had it all together, but I didn't at all. I was absolutely broken, and I felt like I had been lying to myself and to everyone I knew about who I really was. And so, I walked into the co-write with my friend and just started talking about everything I was going through, and that's how the song came to be. How did you get your start in music? Was it a passion of yours from a young age? FAÏNN: I grew up singing from a very young age. My parents loved music, so we always had music playing in the house. That's really where I first started singing. Putting on little shows in our living room. I felt so connected to it. It sounds funny, but I loved sad, slow songs from a very young age. Singing and expressing myself in that way has always really helped me process my emotions. I eventually learned how to play piano as well, but I just always felt like singing was really the thing I was always meant to do. Do you have recommendations on places to hit while in Nashville? I’m going again soon, and I’d love some suggestions! FAÏNN: Oh my goodness, yes! Margot Cafe in East Nashville is one of my all time favorite restaurants. It's been here for years, and it's absolutely fabulous. Walking around 12 South on a Saturday is really fun. There are all sorts of things to see and do around that area. And if you like hiking, you must visit Radnor Lake. It is absolutely stunning! Listening Room Cafe and Third & Lindsley are great places to go hear music. And if you've never been to the Ryman, you should definitely book a tour. Can you tell us about your Kickstarter campaign you’re currently running? FAÏNN: I started a Kickstarter campaign to help fund my debut EP. I Lied is actually going to be the first release off the project. It's going to include five tracks and four songs. I'm actually going to include an extended cut of I Lied on it, which I'm really excited about! I've got all sorts of fun rewards tiers. I wanted to give things that felt personal and make the donors feel like they are a part of this project. Which is the truth, because it wouldn't be possible without them! We are at 68% funding with 26 days to go, so I hope we make it! If you could collab with artists in the world, who would you pick and why? FAÏNN: There are so many that I would love to collaborate with, but if I had to choose one person, it would have to be Lady Gaga. I love her voice and the honesty in her writing. And it seems like she is one of the kindest, most caring souls on the planet. As an artist, I think it's so important to use your voice and your music to help others, and I admire her so much for doing that. That's the kind of artist I aspire to be. What can we expect from your EP releasing later this year? Are you able to hint at a release date? I can’t wait to hear it!! :) FAÏNN: You are so kind! It makes me so happy to hear that people are excited about hearing it because I'm so excited about sharing it. The exact date will partially depend on how the Kickstarter project goes and how quickly I can make things happen, but I'm hoping to release it in the fall. :) Interviewed By Sarah Curry FOLLOW FAÏNN: