SPIN Sessions
SPIN Sessions Presents: Vetta Borne
Vetta Borne has undergone a complete metamorphosis and is ready to unleash the artistry of it all. The rising R&B/pop princess is getting vulnerable in her latest project Emelia, where she vibrantly explores the emotions brought on by a whirlwind of hardships in the midst of the pandemic. Coming out on top, she was able to conquer and defy existing limiting beliefs by continuously rising up to each challenge presented along the way – whether that’s pushing herself as a producer, teaching herself how to play the bass in order to add more dimension to her sound, or sitting through the discomfort of exploring complex inner thoughts/emotions. One thing’s for sure, Vetta Borne is a testament for all those who embark on the journey towards self-enlightenment. The Aussie R&B songstre...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Major Murphy
There are many pieces of wisdom artists acquire from their inception, to their big break and beyond. Navigating the beginnings of a fruitful period in their career, Major Murphy is surely learning that artistry and success requires balance. Major Murphy is the Grand Rapids indie-rock band that’s been turning heads with their recently released LP, Access, which highlights the many lessons humans encounter in the face of dealing with everyday life – specifically, the power of decisions and balancing the weight of their consequences. What’s special about the four member band is the way they explore the range of these existential concepts through their playful and cohesive sound. The album develops in a way that challenges linear thinking, embodying much of the counterculture they are inspired...
SPIN Sessions Presents: KUČKA
Laura Jane Lowther is a creative pioneer living her truth and inviting everyone to join the party. The beauty of KUČKA’s artistry lies in the power of contemporary exploration in duality, emotions, and the nuances of self. An introspective yet, vibrant and upbeat approach, the globally raised producer/songwriter, bares her being within her sensory satisfying LP, Wrestling. She has a very distinct sonic palette that bridges experimental elements with a percussive/bass heavy rhythm, overlaid with a futuristic etherealness that all combine to create a complete, energetically balanced signature sound. Within the entire exploration, the composition of the entire project does not fail to showcase her ability to tell a cohesive story. The proof is seen within the way she vividly translates the fu...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Cehryl
A delicate disruptor, Cehryl is a Hong Kong based artist that is quickly building momentum this 2021. With a uniquely sensitive yet rebellious outlook on the ever-changing world, she injects her curiously honest nature into her songwriting. With a classical background and a creative eye, she’s looking to establish herself beyond the musical sphere, planting ambitions in the film and visually creative universes. Cehryl took a moment to open up to SPIN about her creative influences, touring life and more. Check out her most recent EP, time machine here. Who is CEHRYL and how did you come to life? Cehryl is ………. me hahahah. Cehryl is an artist singer-songwriter producer from hong kong. Had been wanting to compose since a little kid. One day I uploaded a song to the internet and my life w...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Iogi
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...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Elohim
A symbol for radical self-love, acceptance, and expression, Elohim is making the world a more compassionate place, one song at a time. There’s a sort of magic that Elohim radiates and is able to instill in her music that penetrates the soul of the listeners. That magic derives from her ability to be transparently vulnerable through her artistic expression – the type of vulnerability that’s liberating. Her unapologetic and honest display of emotion has attracted a whole army of love warriors that’s constantly expanding day-by-day. Elohim took a beautifully humble moment to talk to SPIN about her relationship to music, being talented at a young age, mental health, crossing over to Twitch, collaborating with music industry legends, and more. Be sure to check out her latest release, “Bring Me ...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Lastlings
Lastlings is the imaginative and introspective powerhouse act taking the electronic world by storm. You may have heard of the Gold Coast siblings through their most recent feature on SG Lewis’ hit track, “All We Have,” or may remember seeing them live alongside Glass Animals and Rufus Du Sol before the lockdown bust-down. 2020 turned out to be a year of momentum with the release of their critically acclaimed LP, First Contact – garnering attention from various industry-defining platforms such as Billboard and NME. Now in 2021, the duo is kicking it into hyperdrive with the upcoming release of the First Contact Acoustic EP, out Thursday (pre-save here). They’ve taken a moment to chat with SPIN about their biggest creative and musical influences, the making of their album, being i...
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