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A Day in the Life of… Dominique Fils-Aimé
Dominique Fils-Aimé is a singer with so much soul—and a sound so other-worldly—you’ll be hard-pressed to believe she’s from this modern earth. Her sound is a melodic amalgam of a Sam Cooke-Peggy Lee-too-many-greats-to-name-here mosaic laced with her unmistakably sunlit style. Fair warning: When you first listen to this JUNO-award winner’s newest album, Three Little Words, it’s entirely possible you won’t ever want to stop. It’s a beautiful dilemma that comes highly recommended. “As we try to rid our lives of toxic relationships, striving to evict intrusive thoughts that occupy our minds is one of the biggest challenges,” she says, of her single “Mind Made Up”. “[The song] is an encouragement to accept that challenge in all its forms and manifestations. The dream of getting better comes wit...
A Day in the Life of…TRZTN
Paris-based musician Tristin Bechet, known by his moniker TRZTN, uses his uniquely provocative, electronic designs to create sonic mood boards for films and brands, like Nike, Karl Lagerfeld, Dior, Chanel, and Givenchy. His new album Royal Dagger Ballet is another hypnotic feat. Its single “Hieroglyphs” features Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Karen O, whom he also collaborated with music for Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are film and Rise of The Tomb Raider. In Bechet’s own words: “‘Hieroglyphs’ resembles an odd [David] Lynchian dream state; bizarre and beautiful. A sonic portrait that warbles away into space dust. Without holding back, I embarked on a phantasmagorical way of production— sculpting sound more than composing conventionally. I recorded clangs and digital...
A Day in the Life of…Puma Blue
25-year-old Puma Blue’s debut album In Praise of Shadows earned its 70 million streams through an easy, ambient sound that at times, transcends to hypno-pop. He’s a mesmerizing storyteller, and if this debut is any indication, we’re hoping each phase of life brings this level of euphonic inspiration. Much of the album was inspired by new love. In his own words: “‘Already Falling’ was written about the intoxication of waking up with someone special. You want to fall down the rabbit hole with them forever, but you’re also trying not to get too ahead of yourself. There’s a realization that it’s too late for that, but it’s okay to give into those feelings when you trust yourself.” Here’s a heartfelt day in the life of Puma Blue. [embedded content] Date February 26, 2021 Time I woke up 9 ...
A Day in the Life of…Sub-Radio
If you’re looking for an instant, feel-good, mood-enhancing elixir that’s ultra-safe and makes a bad day A-OK, look no further than Sub-Radio. These six guys—Adam Bradley (lead vocals), Matt Prodanovich (guitar/vocals), Michael Pereira (drums), John Fengya (guitar / keys), Barry Siford (bass), Kyle Cochran (guitar/keys)—are equal parts heart and raw pop talent. Whether it’s a ballad like “Clark Kent” or dance-ready “Disco”, they manage to take themselves not-too-seriously-but-just-seriously-enough—so that if Sub-Radio’s throwing the party, you know wanna be there. Check out their livestream via Caravan Social Club on April 1 at 8:30 p.m. (EST)—be sure to RSVP. Their new single “What You Want to Hear” was inspired by a need for connection. Lead singer Adam Bradley explains: “It’s been ...
A Day in the Life of…Whitney McClain
After growing up singing in choirs and landing at the University of Texas for college, R&B/pop singer-songwriter Whitney McClain reached out to her uncle Marlon “The Magician” McClain, of the ‘70s funk/soul band Pleasure, to help her ease into the industry. One listen to her ultra-powerful, soulful voice and you’ll know exactly why her career is taking off like a rocket. Her single “Top Spot” is an upbeat pop anthem for the ages with a valuable message: Forget about the haters, hold onto your dreams. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″...
A Day in the Life of…AJ Smith
It’s no surprise Billy Joel flipped for singer-songwriter AJ Smith’s pop-ballad homage—“Billy Joel.” It’s beautiful, heartfelt, and intoxicating. In high school, Smith served as a young associate violinist to the National Symphony Orchestra, while simultaneously serving as an engineer and infrared systems developer for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. After choosing the path of music instead of engineering, and honing his craft at NYU, Smith now plays 10 instruments and is currently creating pop hits you won’t able to avoid. No matter what the song, no matter what the mood—the tone, the timbre—there’s something eternally optimistic about AJ’s music. Take his single “Roommate”, for instance, a brilliant showcase of his genuinely star-powered, butter-voiced talent and charisma. ...
A Day in the Life of…Nick Waterhouse
Nick Waterhouse’s single “B. Santa Ana, 1986” off his debut album Promenade Blue (out April 9) harkens back to a soulful rockabilly-fusion that defines genre. It’s foot-stomping, head-bobbing, jazz-meets-blues, cruisin’-good-time music, that’ll make you dance in spite of yourself. It’s that damn good. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> Promenade Blue takes us inside Waterhouse’s nostalgic world, his swaggering vocals and hypnotic lyrics make us happy to go along ...
A Day in the Life of…Nick Waterhouse
Nick Waterhouse’s single “B. Santa Ana, 1986” off his debut album Promenade Blue (out April 9) harkens back to a soulful rockabilly-fusion that defines genre. It’s foot-stomping, head-bobbing, jazz-meets-blues, cruisin’-good-time music, that’ll make you dance in spite of yourself. It’s that damn good. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> Promenade Blue takes us inside Waterhouse’s nostalgic world, his swaggering vocals and hypnotic lyrics make us happy to go along ...
A Day in the Life of…Kandle
Canadian singer-songwriter Kandle, daughter of Neil Osborne of the alt-rock band 54-40, notes Nancy Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Shirley Bassey as her influences, but there’s no doubt every line she writes and sings comes from her heart. There’s a refreshing lack of underproduction and honest realness to her performances, making them vulnerable and intoxicating. Her EP Birds, all Neil Young covers, features six of his most heart-wrenching hits, including “Only Love Can Break Your Heart.” Accompanied by longtime friend, acclaimed fiddler and vocalist Kendel Carson, Birds reinvents these beautiful classics, infusing them with striking harmonies and Kandle’s signature style. Kandle’s new album Set the Fire illustrates Kandle’s musical dexterity, but is no less authentic and arresting, st...
A Day in the Life of…Evan Stanley
L.A-based musician Evan Stanley may be the son of KISS guitarist Paul Stanley, but his signature sound—a lighthearted blend of ‘60s psychedelic, ’70s singer-songwriter, and ’80s new wave with a dose of pop-punk—is distinctly his own. His recent single, “El Camino” is an upbeat, breezy love song—and it’s personal. ”I wrote and recorded all of “El Camino” in, like, four hours. I just met my girlfriend a couple nights before and our first date ended ‘cause somebody called the cops on us. I was at the studio with my buddy Brian and I couldn’t get her out of my head. It was, like, seeing the world in colors I didn’t know existed, just totally living in the moment. I picked up a guitar and the song just came out. It was one of those songs I had to write. Brian caught the vibe and we finish...
A Day in the Life of…Badlands
In listening to Swedish producer/composer/sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna’s (a.k.a Badlands) new upcoming album, it’s impossible not to notice that the music embodies all the ethereal qualities of its title Djinn—defined as “spirit”. Inspired by her mother’s mysterious and tragic passing, Djinn pays homage to the darkness it was born from, and the light found within the resilience, sorrow and spirituality of letting go. The result is a stunning, delicately composed collection, paying homage to Badlands’ electro, post-punk and new wave influences, and in the end, something fresh, new and all her own. She explains: “I spent every night in the studio, making dark repetitive beats. It was almost as if I was in a trance, channeling something” Jaunviksna says. “But as time went by, lif...
A Day in the Life of…Rozzi
Get used to Rozzi being everywhere, because it’s already happening. Maybe you spotted her on the Political Platform NowThis. Or maybe you heard her moving single “Orange Skies” on Simon Le Bon’s WHOOOSH! Podcast. Or perhaps you’ve listened to her own podcast “Ugh! You’re So Good!”, which she co-hosts with Scott Hoying of Pentatonix. Since making her late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2018, there’s a little bit of Rozzi where you go, and we’re all the better for it, as her smoky, soulful voice is dripping in her native California’s good vibes only. Passionate about climate change awareness, a portion of the proceeds from “Orange Skies” went to The American Red Cross and the Bay Area’s Sonoma Family Meal. “I wrote ‘Orange Skies’ the last time my state was in flames. I...
