Iogi had a musical calling from a very young age that has evolved to become an ambitious and successful coming of age story. Born and raised in Israel, his musical perspective was very much rooted in discovering identity through sound and community. Being part of a small musical scene could easily be perceived as a limitation to most, but it made iogi dream bigger and commit to his craft with laser focus. This Daybreaker first appeared on SPIN’s radar after releasing hit, “everything’s worth it,” which showcased his ability to write dynamic, fun, and meaningful songs that reflect a larger-than-life attitude and inquisitive nature. He took a humble moment to speak with SPIN about his origin story, touring in Israel, signing to Raw Tape Records, hopes for the future and more. Be sure to chec...
It’s a beautiful Friday and we’re ecstatic to be back with a new Daybreaker roundup. We have a bright collection of indie songs coming from some of the best rising singer-songwriters. Brutally honest, this bunch delivers a range of stripped down, dream-pop, and alternatively soulful music that connects with the listener on a deeper level. This curation of tunes will awaken your inner wandering spirit and have you longing for your next adventure. As always, we have three major standouts this week that you won’t want to miss out on. First in line is Tel-Aviv-based producer/multi-instrumentalist iogi, whose melodically mesmerizing track, “everything’s worth it” will indeed make life feel worth living. Next, we have Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter/producer Cehryl, whose precocious lyrical fl...