Meet emerging singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alexander 23. Alexander 23 is already making a name for himself, despite only having three singles released. His latest is Mars, the self-produced mid-tempo track, which has the singer mulling…
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MABEL // “MAD LOVE” – SINGLE REVIEW
Mabel is the 23-year-old Pop Star and twice-Brit-nominated artist fresh off her success of “Don’t Call Me Up”. Mabel’s debut “High Expectations” is set to drop August 2nd and she just released “Mad Love” an…
INTERVIEW WITH … NUELA CHARLES
Nuela Charles is an Alternative Soul singer and songwriter, she recently released a fierce and haunting new track (and video) titled "Long Way Down", after closing out 2018 with her raved after EP “Distant Danger”….
HEY VIOLET // CONCERT REVIEW + GALLERY
Pop Rock band Hey Violet delivered an highly energetic and fun set at The Troubadour this past Thursday (May 30th), to an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The opener was Pop R&B newcomer Sage Charmaine whose…
KATY PERRY // “NEVER REALLY OVER” – SINGLE REVIEW
Pop Mega Star Katy Perry is back with her first single and new material since 2017. The track “Never Really Over” (which she first premiered at an exclusive fan event at the Youtube Space, which…
LEWIS CAPALDI // “Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent” – ALBUM REVIEW
Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent is the highly anticipated debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. The album dropped today. It features the viral sensation “Bruises” and the mega hit “Someone You Love”. The…
REBECCA PIDGEON // “CIRCUS DELIRIUM” – EP REVIEW
Actress and GRAMMY® nominated Singer-Songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon has released a new three-song EP called “Circus Delirium”. The EP produced by Thomas Bartlett (St. Vincent, Sufjan Stevens, and Yoko Ono) is an enchanting set filled with…
YEARLØVE // “I DON’T MISS YOU” – SINGLE REVIEW
Yearløve is a four-piece Alternative Pop band from Nashville. The members (Logan Chase, Austin Way, Gavin Osbourne, and Kenny Walker) all draw from different musical backgrounds and genres to create a diverse sound on top…
CRYWOLF // MABÚL [CEPHALOTUS] – OFFICIAL VIDEO
Crywolf (the boundary pushing music project of Justin Taylor Philips) returns today with the release of “Mabúl ” act two in the “WIDOW' Short Film” Series. Although it’s the first released of three parts, it…
YSSY // “SOONER” – SINGLE REVIEW
YSSY, is a indie synth pop duo based in Toronto. The duo is comprised of singer-songwriter/producer Elliot Caroll and multi-instrumentalist/producer Simeon Abbott. They released their first single “You Stay I Stay” in January, YSSY debut…
LEWIS CAPALDI // “HOLD ME WHILE YOU WAIT” – SINGLE REVIEW
Lewis Capaldi delivers a heart-rendering new single, “Hold Me While You Wait”Singer-Songwriter Lewis Capaldi is back with another beautifully delivered heartbreak ballad. “Hold Me While You Wait” which is off his upcoming debut album “Divinely…
BANKS // “GIMME” – SINGLE REVIEW
Alternative R&B singer-songwriter, BANKS has made her return to music with the single “Gimme”. The song is BANKS first major release since 2017’s “Underdog”. BANKS co-wrote the song with Buddy Ross (Frank Ocean, HAIM) as…
INTERVIEW WITH … SEBA KAAPSTAD
Seba Kaapstad are a captivating band using their diverse backgrounds as a huge canvas for their music. The latest single "Africa" combines a mix of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and the music of Africa in a…
INTRODUCING … YOSHI FLOWER
Meet newcomer singer-songwriter and artist Yoshi Flower. He is currently opening up for K-Pop Hip-Hop band Epik High on their U.S. tour. I got to chat with him immediately after he took to the stage…
CLOE WILDER // “OVERTHINKING” – SINGLE REVIEW
Young emerging pop singer Cloe Wilder just released her debut track as a solo artist. “Overthinking” hones in on the struggles of anxiety she faces. This is something many of us face. The song features…
DEE MASH // “IO” – SINGLE REVIEW
DJ/EDM producer Dee Mash released his latest single “io” today (with Zack Marshall). The track is fresh and unique take on the typical EDM banger flipping 'the drop' upside down. While the song is a…
TSHEGUE // “THE WHEEL” – SINGLE REVIEW
'The Wheel' is the fun and futuristic new single from duo TSHEGUE. TSHEGUE are a French-Congolese Afropunk band featuring lead singer Faty Sy Savenet and French-Cuban producer Nicolas Dacunha. After gaining fans like Mura Musa…
IYVES // “GOLD” – SINGLE REVIEW
IYVES returns in the best way possible! The returning single from rising RnB singer IYVES is everything a return should be. The aptly titled “Gold” is a love ballad showcasing her sexy and beautiful vocals…
RØYLS // SAVAGES – SINGLE REVIEW
'Savages' is the infectious debut single from your new favorite boy band RØYLS RØYLS is the buzzed about new band that is the brainchild of Sean Killeen, Liam Ross, and Drew Dirksen. Their debut single…
HEY VIOLET // “BETTER BY MYSELF” – SINGLE REVIEW
Hey Violet (Singer Rena Lovelis, her sister and drummer Nia Lovelis, Lead Guitarist Casey Moreta, and Bassist Iain Shipp), the four piece Alternative Pop band is back with a fun new single titled “Better By…
KIANJA // “I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME” – SINGLE REVIEW
KIANJA is the latest signing to the Best Laid Plans record label. Her latest single “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is a fantastic second offering, showing major promise from this young talent. The song…
INTERVIEW WITH … LOS ANGELES BASED R&B SONGSTRESS MAYA B
Maya B is the Los Angeles based R&B singer and songwriter recently signed to Capitol Records I chatted with Maya B about her latest single "Dollar to a Diamond", music, touring, and even her favorite…
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FRENSHIP // ‘REMIND YOU’ – VIDEO DEBUT
FRENSHIP are a platinum selling duo. Most known for their global hit "Capsize" with Emily Warren. They are set to release their debut record "Vacation" on May 17th. The album is full of warm harmonies…
BRIT DANIELS // “DEJU VU” – SINGLE REVIEW
'Deja Vu' will definitely have you hitting repeat! Deja Vu’ is the highly relatable new pop song from Nashville based singer Brit Daniels. On the track Brit Daniels mulls over a relationship that is going…
ALISON WONDERLAND // “PEACE” – SINGLE REVIEW
Alison Wonderland hopes to find 'Peace' on this heartbreaking new track 'Peace' is the catchy and emotional new tune from DJ, Producer, and Singer-Songwriter Alison Wonderland. Released today with an equally stunning video from Venice,…
GRACE MAY // “QUIET” – SINGLE REVIEW
Grace May is the New York based and Toronto born R&B, neo-soul singer and artist. Her stunning new single is a must listen. The song “Quiet” is a treat featuring captivating vocals set against a…
INTERVIEW WITH … KEYS AND VICES
I spoke with Sacramento Indie Rock band Keys and Vices. We chatted about their latest and highly emotional release “Chronic Nostalgia”, songwriting and influences, and music traditions. Check it all out below … Photo Credit:…
MOTTEO // “TOUCH ME” – SINGLE REVIEW
Meet MOTTEO, an emerging independent electro alt-pop artist that is based in New York City. He is releasing the next single from his upcoming debut EP, 'I'm desparate for you'. The song “Touch Me” says…
JANOS // “ZERO” – SINGLE REVIEW
Janos is a Swedish born singer-songwriter who's inspired by Anderson Paak, Daft Punk, and Bruno Mars. Spending his time between the streets and pubs of Oslo and London, Janos fuses beautiful pop melodies and soulful…
INTERVIEW WITH … SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER-SONGWRITER & PRODUCER CUBBI
THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: CD or Vinyl? CUBBI: Digital streaming THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Can you tell us how you got started as singer and songwriter? Was that something you always wanted to do? CUBBI: Yeah I…
HALEY REINHART // “LO-FI SOUL” – ALBUM REVIEW
Singer Haley Reinhart (and former American Idol alum) released her fourth album “Lo-Fi Soul” today. The soulful singer-songwriter brings together a unique perspective to this thirteen track collective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLfTyr5jWns Haley’s jazzy and often smokey timbre…
KASADOR // “BROOD & BLOOM” – SINGLE REVIEW
KASADOR, the Canadian Indie Pop-Rock band have released a catchy and cathartic new single “Brood & Bloom”. After the unexpected departure of a longtime bandmate. The band had to take a step back to reflect…
INTERVIEW WITH … AKINE
Fresh off her opening tour slot with Bastille, Best Laid Plans Records, Singer & artist Akine talks music, her band members and collaborators the Wavewalkrs, plus more at The Reclusive Blogger … The Reclusive Blogger:…
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Fresh off her opening tour slot with Bastille, Best Laid Plans Records Singer & artist Akine talks music, her band members and collaborators the Wavewalkrs, plus more at The Reclusive Blogger … The Reclusive Blogger:…
NINA NESBITT // A CONCERT REVIEW + GALLERY
Scottish Singer-Songwriter Nina Nesbitt played to a packed house at The Roxy on Sunset last night (March 19th, 2019). Hitting Southern California on her “The Sun Will Come Up” tour with openers Sophie Rose and…
INTERVIEW WITH … AUSTIN SINGER-SONGWRITER ‘SAINT SPICER’
I chatted with 'Austin songtress' Saint Spicer about her current single 'On Repeat', music inspirations, Anime, and much more. Check it out all below! THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Red Vines or Twizzlers? SAINT SPICER: Twizzlers…if I…
YOU ME AT SIX // A CONCERT REVIEW + GALLERY
British band You Me At Six (Josh Franceschi, Max Helyer, Chris Miller, Matt Barnes, Dan Flint) made a triumphant return to Los Angeles on Monday night with a packed show full of their biggest fans…
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