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I'm in love with your song 'The Avenue'. Can you tell us what this song means to you? Zane: Thank you! It can mean a lot of things which is why I think a lot of people are resonating with it. To me, it's about trying to talk through problems with the person who is the problem, usually, they're not receptive and you're left wishing you never had the conversation at all. What is the music scene like in Alaska? Zane: Incredible, there are so many talented artists in Alaska. I truly believe Alaska could explode like how Seattle did in the 90s, people just need to catch on. What made you decide to become a musician? Zane: I started shooting music videos and concert recap content for local artists I'm in a collective with. Music has always been a big part of my life and I've always wanted to pursue it but never had the courage, but seeing my friends up there on stage really motivated me to give it a shot. I think if I can inspire people like how I was inspired by my friends, it would be a good life lived. Who are some of your biggest influences and why? Zane: Oh man I'm just gonna name like a list haha, I'm inspired by so many people, I find a new person or thing to be inspired by daily. Right now it's Toro y Moi, Alex G, 070 Shake, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Faye webster, Lomelda, Medium Build, Paramore - just to name a few lol I absolutely love them all. If you could perform at any venue anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why? Zane: It's a big dream of mine to have a big ole show at the Performing arts center in Anchorage because I've been going to shows there since I was tiny. But besides that probably Red Rocks for obvious reasons haha. What's coming next for you in your music career? Zane: More music soon! Hopefully, I'll just magically explode in popularity overnight but until then I'll be at home making beats. Interviewed By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW ZANE:

Your new single "Walkaway" is a beautiful yet melancholic song about love and relationships. What's the story behind it? LIZZIE: The story I wanted to get across to people is if someone in the relationship isn't trying or you feel the person with you doesn't feel the same way they did before, that they aren't worth the tears or pain and to know it's ok to walk away if it doesn't feel right. Even if it hurts you to leave them sometimes it's better that way as you may find someone who will love you as much as you love him/her. How did you get started writing songs and performing? LIZZIE: I began to properly write songs after I recorded a cover song with a young local producer, after writing an EP with him I was then introduced to Darren Martyn of DMunsigned through my vocal coach Amelia Mccloskey, and through Amelia I've had lots of opportunities to perform live in front of people. What's your songwriting process like? LIZZIE: My process of writing is that I usually come up with a melody or a tune and either write a chorus or a verse. How do you balance college life with your music career? LIZZIE: I usually try to finish any college work I have before looking at my music so that once it's finished I can go back to creating things and having fun. I will admit that sometimes it is hard to balance everything as some days I may not spend time with my friends and make valuable memories. I think recently I've managed to speak up about taking breaks or spacing things out or opening my diary a bit so I can have fun with my friends and make those memories, as to me my friends are my strength and my inspiration for doing music. What has been one of your favorite live performances? LIZZIE: My favorite performance has to be doing a performance at teddy rocks, as it was my first time going there as well as my first time performing there. What kind of plans do you have for your music career in the near future? Are you working on other projects? LIZZIE: For the future I'm planning to try and perform at more venues and more festivals and get more exposure. and I'm currently working on my third EP which will hopefully show the world a different side to me. Interviewed By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW LIZZIE:

There's nothing quite like love. Love can hold a lot of meanings and is a very complex feeling. The cliché perspective of love is having feelings for someone romantically - but it can be so much more than that. It can be the way you feel when you're in your happy place, the feeling when you're eating your favorite food, or how you feel when you're doing your favorite activity. "Sugar Rush" by SABRINA emphasizes the sweetness of how it feels to just love and be happy, no matter what the circumstance that makes you feel that way is. Click Here to Listen to Sugar Rush! "Sugar Rush" sounds just as sweet as it's title. SABRINA's vocals are soft and comforting, her kind vibrato reminds me of a hummingbird. This is a song that you can listen to when you're stressed, as it has an incredibly relaxing nature. The beat gives off a soft RnB vibe, with a soulful pop electric guitar and dark bass notes that give it energy and livelihood. The melody is hauntingly beautiful, but has just enough brightness to make you feel a sense of euphoria. SABRINA is an independent Alt. Pop singer/songwriter from Brighton, UK. She's gotten attention from BBC Radio on quite a few occasions including several "Track of The Day" Features on "Introducing the South". She's performed live for the Danny Pike Show for "Local Radio Day" as well as live performances on the Introducing Radio segments. Her previous single "Drive" was recognized by Spotify and added to one of their Editorial Playlists. SABRINA is one to keep an eye out for! FOLLOW SABRINA:

Especially nowadays, everyone knows what it feels like to struggle with something, whether it's past trauma, addiction, burnout from over working or current situations. We get stuck in this constant feeling of hopelessness and pain that we try to cover up with a smile. It's hard waking up everyday and nothing ever changes, in our minds AND in our lives. "Surrender" by Zach Churchill speaks for all of us who deal with these dark feelings. The not wanting to get out bed, wishing you weren't feeling so crappy, not being motivated - we wonder what even is the point in anything? We get stuck in these thoughts, almost like a meditative state where we lay in bed and just overthink. But it's okay to feel sad, and it's definitely okay to take time for yourself. All we can do is hope that one day these feelings will reside. Zach gives a pop/rock feel in this particular song. The song consists of dark chords played by bass and guitar in unison. It really gives off the emotion of what the song is about. Zach's vocals are filled to the brim with emotion and presence. The way he can show us how he feels with only the sound and use of his voice is pure talent. The lyrics are so descriptive, and they repeat throughout the song giving the sense of being stuck in this constant repetitive state. BUT - as the song progresses, so does the music itself. The instrumentation builds, and almost gives off this sense of hope and strength, like you're trying to break out of these difficult thoughts. It may seem impossible to get out of it now, but if you give it time, you can work your way out eventually. Zach Churchill is a singer/songwriter currently based in LA. Zach brilliantly writes about his journey and struggles in life, in which he shares with the world. His music is something a lot of people can relate to, and he makes us feel like we're not alone. 'Surrender' is his lead single for his upcoming album, 'Greater Than' coming this fall on October 28th. His second single for this album, 'Hover' featuring Jessica Vines, is also out right now so go take a listen! You'll love it just as much as this one. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW ZACH:

Everyone has that lost love that you wonder about every once in a while. You think about where they might be now, what they're doing, and if they still think about you too. In Chez's song, 'Could've Been', she finds herself running all the scenarios of what a relationship might have been like if they had just stayed. Sometimes it's hard to let go of what you imagined your life would be like with a particular someone. You had your heart set on them, and now all you have left is what could've been. This song is dreamy to say the least, the mellow guitar with reverb gives this sense of being within your imagination, a dream land. Chez has incredibly unique and soft vocals that captivate you instantly. The longer the song goes on, the more emotion you can feel behind the music as it builds up into a euphoric symphony of guitars and percussion. The emotion that comes from her performance is unbelievably overwhelming; you can feel every piece of sadness and longing in each word she sings. 'Could've Been' has poetically written lyrics that anyone who has loved can relate to. It's impossible not to love and connect with this song. Chez is an incredible singer-songwriter residing in Cheltenham, England. 'Could've Been' is the title track of her new 3 track EP that also includes songs 'Bourbon and Poor Choices' and 'Majesty' which she wrote from personal experiences she'd gone through and have seen others go through as well. Chez also hosts her own radio show on Krush FM and radio DJ. Go give her full EP a listen! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW CHEZ:

The aftermath of losing someone you love is probably one of the toughest things to go through. You wonder to yourself, why and how is it so easy for them to move on? Why am I having so much trouble getting over it? 'halfway' by Evan Sternbach speaks for us all who have felt this way. Half of you is saying that you're fine and can get through this tough time, why the other half is still having trouble feeling okay again. This significant change in your life has made you go from feeling like Summer, to feeling like a dark cold winter, and you're trying your hardest to feel warm again. This song immediately captures you when you hear the heart-filled acoustic guitar begin to play. Evan comes in with raw and real vocals, as if he's telling us a story. You can feel that the lyrics were written with pure emotion and you can't help but hold onto every word. Evan speaks the words that we never get to say when we're in the situation of getting over a serious break-up. This song is a perfectly crafted, ear-pleasing pop ballad and it is guaranteed to get stuck in your head all day. Evan Sternbach is an incredibly singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 2020, he has released 5 incredible songs including 'halfway', his most streamed song being 'Your Song' with almost 30,000 listens. He also has released an acoustic version of his song 'Yes I Do'. Evan describes himself as someone who is just chasing his dream, and he's doing a pretty good job at it. Give his other songs a listen with the links below. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW EVAN:

Have you ever had the biggest crush on someone who just couldn't decide whether they liked you back or not? They lead you on, keep you around, making you feel like there's hope to be with them in the future, but you always stay stuck in that "what are we?" zone, and every time you ask there's always a new excuse for why they can't be with you. They tell you, "it's complicated". You give them everything you've got but the relationship never goes any further than what it always has been. They know you're wrapped around their finger and they take full advantage of that. 'Sober Dead Drunk or Alive' by Rora Wilde is about standing up to the love interest who wasted your time for their own selfish reasons. Rora Wilde puts a Pop twist onto a Contemporary RnB and Soulful track. The soundscape of 'Sober Dead Drunk or Alive' has a dreamy old-fashioned vibe to it. Rora uses her rich and powerful vocals to tell us a story. "You can't keep a good thing if you tried". Glorious back up harmonies take Rora's back as she lets this person know they messed up. Rora knows her worth and won't let this burnt-out flame keep her down. Rora Wilde is a Pop/RnB singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California. Rora has been a music lover from a very young age and has been singing since she was 6 years old. She began songwriting and performing at the early age of 13, as well as playing the Cello in school. Rora held a Residency in 2019 at the Historic Scoot Inn. She continues to play live shows all around LA. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW RORA:

You know when you go on a road trip with your family, and you put headphones on and stare out the window, pretending you're in a movie? You're the strong lead character in the intro scene, narrating your life and the adventure you're about to have; You need a catchy, strong and empowering song to back you up. "Waiting For The Love" by indie pop/rock duo, Wild Celia is the perfect song to play in that moment. To the likes of Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush, this song gives off a euphoric and nostalgic sensation that you can feel throughout your entire body. Lead singer Eimile has the most stunning and angelic vocals that can literally lift you up and take you to another world. The classic soundscape with a touch of Wild Celia's own uniqueness takes you back in time. If you close your eyes, it feels like you've been teleported into the crowd of a Fleetwood Mac concert. This song is for everyone who feels like they were born at the wrong time and wish they could live in the 70s and 80s rock n roll era. Wild Celia consists of members Emilia and Tommy who met while attending a mutual school. They bonded over their love of music and songwriting, discovering that their views, experiences and styles were very similar to one another. In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, they officially created their duo, Wild Celia and put their incredible musical chemistry to the test - ultimately creating a unique and diverse sound that is Wild Celia. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW WILD CELIA:

Have you ever felt such a strong connection to someone that being next to them or looking them in the eyes literally takes your breath away? 'Catch My Breath' by LIYAH sings of this feeling; where you're totally obsessed with and head over heels for someone to the point you'd do anything to spend every waking second of your life with them. It's almost like they're a drug and you can't go a day without your fix. This person means the entire world to you, and you've fallen harder than you ever have before. LIYAH's voice is sweet and soft like a songbird as she tells the story of falling deeply in love. A kind, ethereal synth and tropical beat leads us into what becomes a incredibly groovy and catchy soundscape full of bass. 'Catch My Breath' is a mix of a pop with great story telling and a dance / club vibe with a classic RnB influence. The song is fantastically produced by Jason Afable, a producer and songwriter that just happens to be LIYAH's uncle! Together, LIYAH and Jason created a song that check-marks all the right boxes. This song will make you want to sing, dance and get lost in the moment. From Maryland, LIYAH is a singer-songwriter who is no stranger to music. She grew up with many family members who were involved with music in some way. LIYAH is amazing at taking components from her favorite genres and created a unique sound that is bound to catch your ear. Inspired by artists like Destiny's Child, Tori Kelly and Billie Eilish, LIYAH is on her way to becoming a music icon. Make sure to listen to her other current releases, 'Burn' and 'PEACE'. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW LIYAH:

Do you ever just stop and think about how fast time has gone? How did you even end up where you are now? Being a kid feels like it was a whole other life time at this point, and you find yourself thinking about what it was like when you were younger. You remember all the friends you used to have to play with; the innocence of being best friends at an age so young where the only worry you had was what game you were going to play next. 'Replace Me' by June is a coming of age song where you're able to tell those old friends that even though you're growing up and you may need to go separate ways, you'll always be close and there's no need to find anyone to replace you. There's a special connection you create when you've got a childhood best friend. They're the only one who can help you hold on to the memories of being young. June sings softly and beautifully in this bittersweet anthem. It gives you the perfect amount of nostalgia, reminding you to never forget your roots and where you come from. Life gets crazy sometimes, but deep down inside you're still that little child who dreams of wonderful things. The instrumentation gives a sense of innocence with a lovely pop mix on top of a folk inspired rhythm. It's the type of music you can feel sink down deep into your heart, making you want to just close your eyes and listen with full attention. June is a beautiful artist who has known music for the majority of her life. Starting with classical piano at a very young age, June grew into her passion, becoming an incredible singer and songwriter. She's hoping to inspire young women of color to break out more into the pop music world as she has. June explores and experiments with her sound to create a unique and ear-pleasing pop / electro-house feel to her music. Check out her other recent release 'Super Love' where we interviewed June on her relationship with the music industry! (read our interview with June here!) Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW JUNE:

A lot of us have gone through a break-up with our best friend. Sometimes that hurts even more than losing a romantic relationship. This is the one person in our lives that we are supposed to trust; that we could talk to about anything. 'Better Without Me' by Carley Varley is about that confusion and pain when someone who is supposed to be your friend, turns out to not be exactly who you thought they were. Just like that, the person you expected to always be there for is gone. Carley gives me a mixture of Paramore and Taylor Swift with her incredible songwriting and Pop Punk / Rock vibes. The lyrics in this song are written with every fiber of Carley's being, and you can tell. Her raw and emotional vocals help us picture in our minds the hurt that was felt during this falling out with a friend. The instrumentation has a classic, early 2000s nostalgia sound to it. It's ear-pleasing and fantastically detailed with notes that give you chills. Carley Varley is an artist from South West UK. Previously identifying as a pop artist, she now feels her sound is a more alternative - taking a personal approach in creating a sound that is only hers. Inspired by bands like Linkin Park, Paramore, Avril Lavigne and Evanescence, Carley has taken the sound she's always loved and made it her own. She majorly enjoys performing live and has been a musician since the age of 14. Many of her songs, including 'Better Without Me', has been featured on the well-known BBC Introducing. Keep an eye-out because there's more music from Carley to come! Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW CARLEY:

Many people have experienced the loss of someone that was supposed to love them. Have you ever had someone tell you, "can we just be friends?". Nothing hurts more than having feelings for someone that doesn't quite feel the same way for you. It's awfully hard to be friends with someone when you want them to be more. Sometimes they even go as far as taking advantage of your feelings and lead you on. 'don't wanna be your friend' by joan is the realization that you don't need someone like that you're better off just not being around this person at all. I highly recommend watching the music video provided above. It's very well done, and comedic in nature. It's no doubt in my mind that joan is going to be a household name really soon. Their talent and start quality absolutely blows my mind. Their style and sound reminds me of The Chainsmokers with just a hint of Ed Sheeran. Every little component of this song is done perfectly; from the incredibly smooth vocals, the captivating lyrics, and the catchy beat mixed with a charming synth soundscape. joan is a pop duo created by Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford that began in 2017 from the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. They have over 120 million streams and over 1 million monthly listeners across all streaming platforms. They've managed to release a total of 4 EP's within a 3-year span and took the world by storm with their incredibly catchy sound. joan is currently on tour in the U.S. and plan to go to Asia later this year! Visit their website www.songsbyjoan.com to see if they're coming to a city near you, and get your tickets! joan also plans to release their first ever full album in 2023, so keep your eye on them - they're definitely ones to watch. Written By Kaitlyn Nicole FOLLOW JOAN: