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INTERVIEW WITH… 12AM, THE RISING TORONTO ALTERNATIVE R&B PRODUCER + ARTIST
Emerging Toronto Alternative R&B & Rhythmic Pop artist Matthew Dubois better known as 12AM has made quite the name for himself amongst the growing Canadian music scene. Now with a move to Los Angeles and string of successful singles including his latest “Hollywood”, some major co-signs and support. The artist is clearly only looking ahead in a new interview with him for TRB. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, thanks for taking some time out for TRB! Let’s start with talking about your latest single, “Hollywood,” and where the inspiration and sound of it came from? Also, what was the recording process like? 12AM: Being in LA for 5 years I found…
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YOU SHOULD KNOW… INDIE FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER ALLISON PONTHIER
ALLISON PONTHieR IS ON THE RISE, HER LATEST VENTURE ‘SHAKING HANDS WITH ELVIS’ IS GARNERING MAJOR ATTENTION AND FANS ALIKE. READ ON TO learn a bit MORE about BROOKLYN BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER BELOW If you have not heard of Allison Ponthier, then listen up! Besides capturing the hearts of music lovers with her captivating and witty Indie Folk tunes. She has toured with the likes of Bleachers and Lord Huron. Pontheir even created and released a song with Huron. Now the artist is on her second and latest EP, ‘Shaking Hands With Elvis’. It sees the Texas-born artist making the steps into her own . Ponthier crafts a beautiful country folk-pop soundscape in only six songs, highlighting her impassioned lyrics about struggles with identity, identity in…
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PASADENA’S CRUEL WORLD FESTIVAL DELIGHTS WITH A HOST OF EIGHTIES GOTHIC NOSTALGIA
Not even the 95-degree heat could stop the beat or the fun at the first Cruel World Fest. Last weekend kicked off the first Cruel World Festival held by Goldenvoice. A music powerhouse behind many of the biggest annual California festivals like Stagecoach and Coachella. Cruel World Fest had thousands partying into the night to eighties icons like Bauhaus, Morrissey (yes, that Morrissey), Devo, Missing Persons, Blondie, The Church, Berlin, The Psychedelic Furs, English Beat, and many more. Held in Pasadena at the Brookside Park and Golf Course in Pasadena, so the heat was an issue, but otherwise, the two-day eighties goth oasis was an exhilarating blast from the past.…
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INTERVIEW + MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOLK ACT SOUND OF THE SIRENS
Sound Of The Sirens is the U.K. Folk act featuring artists Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood. The duo’s new album, ‘Damage Control, is out buoyed by the lead single, ‘These Are The Days’. The album showcases a body of work that is beautifully evocative and filled with layered harmonies, an album that cements why Sound Of The Sirens is quickly becoming a mainstay in the U.K. Folk and festival scene. I got some time to chat with the duo about the album, their creative process, artistic background, and more. The duo also provided an exclusive stripped-back performance of ‘High Hopes’ as well. Check it all out down below! THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: How did Sound of the Sirens…
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INTERVIEW WITH… LLUSION THE BUZZY TIK TOK LOFI REMIXER TURNED RISING MUSIC PRODUCER
Rising music producer LLusion has worked with some big names already like Charlie XCX and Rina Sawayama. The OC-based artist has been playing shows since he was seventeen cutting his chops early on. He later earned the nickname “The Remix Guy” on TikTok for all of his vibes Lo-Fi remixes of artists like the Jonas Brothers and Doja Cat. He also began to amass over 3.8 million followers. Now on his latest release, he teams up with Max Frost and UPSAHL for this instant pop hit, “After The Tone”. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Can you talk a bit about your backstory and how you got your start in music? LLUSION: My…
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INTERVIEW WITH… NOSTALGIA DRIVEN ALT-ROCK NEWCOMER MAD KELLY
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Mad Kelly just released his newest single “Hostage”. A hybrid of nostalgia, early aughts modern rock, and 90s alternative to his Gen Z re-brand of Pop Punk. I picked the artists’ prior the release of this new single all of which you can read ahead. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Can you talk about your background and how you found music and became Mad Kelly? MAD KELLY: Being homeschooled, I had a lot of spare time to teach myself to play and make music. I fell in love with the process of creating and from there, I just had that need to create music every day. I started with…
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BASTILLE RETURN WITH FUTURE POP SINGLE “DISTORTED LIGHT BEAM”
To the casual listener on the surface level, the new Bastille track is immediately catchy and makes you want to dance. The British quartet make their official return to the music scene on a new label (Republic Records), with a new look, and fresh sound for this new era. “Distorted Light Beam” captures the mix of nostalgia, hope fullness, and limitless possibilities coming out of a dark age. It is the future wave meats disco-pop bop for the ages. A true contender for the song of the summer. Seemingly capturing a feeling we all have coming out of heart-wrenching pandemic but feeling the need to readjust to life as fast…
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INTERVIEW… WITH COUNTRY POP ARTIST QUEEVA
Chicago born rising Country Pop singer Queeva is quickly becoming quite the name on the Nashville music scene. Taking inspiration from her Irish roots, artistic favourites like Kacey Musgraves and childhood memories to create her unique blend of Gen Z Country Pop. All of it told through a keen sense of storytelling that’s often far beyond her years and highlighting her smoky timbre. Queeva’s latest tunes “Do Better” & “Show You” show her continued growth as an artist. I sat down to chat with her about it in my interview below. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, Queeva! Thanks for taking the time! How has this year been so far? QUEEVA: Hi!…
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INTERVIEW WITH… AMERICANA SINGER-SONGWRITER MARA CONNOR
Mara Connor is an Los Angeles based Americana musician. Her penchant for melancholic melodies, lovelorn harmonies, and rich soulful guitar licks create her oeuvre. ‘Decades’ her new EP drops May 20th and features her take on different influential tracks from each decade starting with the 50s. I talked with Mara about the EP, her inspiration behind it and creative process, and a favorite of hers… the show Twin Peaks. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, Mara! Thank you for taking the time out! First off, How are you doing? MARA CONNOR: I’m well, thanks. I just went on a hike. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Can you tell us a bit about your backstory…
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GET TO KNOW: LONDON SESSIONS VOCALIST & BASTILLE COLLABORATOR BIM AMOAKO
This week’s ‘Get to Know’ London vocalist Bim Amoako. Bim created the music choir experience company Sessions by Ascension. She also works as a sessions and backing vocalist where she works with many of Britain’s biggest music acts. You’ll probably recognize her voice instantly on Bastille’s ‘Joy’. Bim turned a dream and passion into a successful business. Read on to learn more about her in my interview below. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, Bim! Thanks for taking the time out and connecting! How have you been doing this past year? Specifically navigating the COVID-19 quarantine overseas? BIM AMOAKO: Thanks for having me! I am doing well. Like every other person on…
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GET TO KNOW: NASHVILLE BASED MUSIC & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER DEVYN VAUGHN
This week we are highlighting another photographer whose bold and dreamy work I love. We also met at a show. ‘Get To Know’ Devyn Vaughn, the once Los Angeles based music and lifestyle photographer. She is recently made the move to another famous music city… Nashville. So let’s dive a bit into her music industry story and catch up with her along the way! THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, Devyn! You recently moved to Nashville from Los Angeles. How has Nashville been? DEVYN VAUGHN: Nashville has honestly been a challenge for me. I was really excited moving here, but I moved right before the tornado hit and then following the tornado,…
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GET TO KNOW: MICHELLE SHIERS, A FREELANCE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHER & THE GREEK THEATER’S HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER.
The third creative we are spotlighting is one I have had the chance to share the photo pit with. Her name is Michelle Shiers and she has photographed some of the biggest names in music. If you have ever been to a show at The Greek Theatre in L.A. or follow their Instagram. Then you’ve already seen her in action or hit like on her work. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: First question is why do you love music? MICHELLE SHIERS: Music has always had a special way of making me feel singular and also part of a group at the same time. It’s probably the closest I get to feeling some…
