Nashville-based singer-songwriter Savannah Conley has given listeners a taste of her upcoming debut album Playing the Part of You Is Me with her latest single “More Than Fine.” Inspired by her dating life, the song is a new take on posturing confidence in dating and how we can all be our truer selves. Unpublished had the opportunity to sit down with the artist to chat about her approach to making music, performing live, and carving an identity both in and out of music.
Read MoreComing back with his newest single, “The Things I Love The Most,” Woz’s rock-influenced sound and painfully candid lyrics explore the battles and relationships he’s navigated through childhood. With a heartfelt listen, you’ll quickly find yourself reminiscing, along with Woz, about memories of past anxieties juxtaposed with a brightly lit future.
Read MoreEmerging pop artist Max Strite who goes by the moniker Nicknames just released his latest single “Go Big or Go Home” on January 20th. Taking his sound in a new, pop-rock direction, the single reimagines the hit movie Uncut Gems. In a conversation with Unpublished, Strite discussed his new single and what the future holds for Nicknames.
Read MoreAfter years of being the go-to photographer for New York’s favorite indie acts, Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Carina Allen, aka rlyblonde, is taking her turn in the spotlight. The songstress released her debut single “Fantasy” on Valentine’s Day as a reminder to be her own lover and bachelorette in today’s hetero dating scene that expects exaggerated and unrealistic performances from women. Unpublished takes a deep dive with rlyblonde to explore her own take of The Bachelorette, the inspirations behind “Fantasy” and her photography projects.
Read MoreAlt-pop duo Bestfriend return with a sister EP places i’ve lived following places i’ve left. The duo tackle feelings of anxiousness and being stuck in a never ending cycle in their teaser “Anxious People” that is accompanied by a frenetic music video. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Bestfriend about the inspirations behind “Anxious People,” what this new era of music looks like for places i’ve left and new approaches they took to experiment both lyrically and sonically.
Read MoreOn February 10th, London-based multi-talented musician, Suki Waterhouse, took the stage at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California. With her remarkable vocals, beautiful lyrics, and the strum of the instruments, this became a magical night.
Puerto Rican powerhouse singer and songwriter GALE releases “Nuestra Canción,”an intimate track that presents an electric beat to dance your heart out, highlighting GALE’s signature Latin pop sensibilities. Following her acclaimed pop anthem release of “D PIC,” GALE’s “Nuestra Canción” portrays her signature sound and relatability mixed in with her knack for deeply honest lyrics. GALE gave Unpublished a deep dive into the inspirations behind her two recent single releases, what inspires her artistic persona and style and what’s next for the songstress.
Read MoreOn Friday, February 3rd, California band Sun Room took the stage at SOMA in San Diego, California. Upon the release of their newest single “Kaden’s Van” that morning and “Cadillac” weeks prior, the band gave a fresh performance of new music and well-known classics. In the middle of winter, Sun Room was able to give us a glimpse of summer through their fun-loving sound.
Read MoreCalifornia indie-rock band Strawberry Fuzz are back stronger than ever with their album release Strongs Dr. that touch on LA life, the underground music scene and a raw documentation of the band’s experiences on the road and the high-energy channeled in their live shows. Unpublished had the chance to sit down with the band again to discuss their sold out show at the Troubadour, the inspirations behind Strongs Dr. and what this new era of music without boundaries looks like to the band.
Read MoreMulti-talented Irish/American artist Levi Evans continues a dedicated progression into his genre-bending world of music with his newest single release, “You I Think Of.” Featuring Dublin-based artist CHAMELEON, Evans uses his impressive production techniques to create a bridge crossing to the simplistic reality that most young adults face - drifting apart from someone you love.
Read MoreNew York-based band Slow Fiction is anticipating the release of their debut EP on February 16th and their song “Jericho” on the 15th. The EP expands across multitudes of emotions, offering a song for every mood. “Jericho” is described as being both “upbeat” and “self-deprecating,” eliciting the final form of a song that has been in works from the beginning. Coming together on the 16th, the self-titled EP provides a snapshot of the band’s craft thus far. In a conversation with Unpublished Magazine, the band discussed their upcoming releases, favorite movies, and creative processes.
Read MoreAfter the release of several highly admired tracks, JAWNY has become a household name in the indie scene. JAWNY’s newest album, It's Never Fair, Always True sheds light on both his roots and his future, creating a neat blend of who he once was and who he now is as a musician. As someone who grew up around all different types of music, JAWNY’s music calls to every type of person and invites them to take a moment and empathize.
Read MoreUK-born dynamic pop artist Ella Rosa has released her celestial electro-R&B EP Anxious Attachment Style. The EP focuses on being your authentic self and not trying to people-please, and was inspired by the sounds of Rosa's childhood when she first explored electronic music in the UK. Anxious Attachment Style marks the now LA-based artist’s second EP in as many years. Rosa ushers in a new era of music through Anxious Attachment Style and embraces wearing her heart out on her sleeve and living in her authentic truth. Unpublished takes a deep dive into the inspirations behind the EP, Rosa’s favorite songs off the EP and what this new era looks like to the songstress.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Stacey Ryan kicked off 2023 with a bang with her latest single, “Over Tonight.” Pulling inspiration from her training as a classic jazz pianist, Ryan continues to display her talents as a lyricist and instrumentalist as she tells the story of a friends-with-benefits relationship gone wrong. Unpublished had the opportunity to sit down with the artist to chat about the single, going on tour with Jake Wesley Rogers and Joshua Bassett, and her hopes for the new year.
Read MoreNewly signed Avant Garden artist Aáyanna follows up her well-received debut single “Risky” with another exciting offering in “Can You Take It.” Laying beautifully poised vocals over gorgeous guitar work, the track showcases Aayanna’s ability to drift seamlessly through genre. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Sade and The Marias, the Chicago-born, Atlanta-based artist looks set to continue building her sonic footprint in 2023. Unpublished sat down with the songstress to talk about the inspiration behind “Can You Take It” and “Risky,” and her love for astrology, and what we can expect next from the artist.
Read MoreNew York-based dark-pop artist LEXXE is back with her new single, “X.” Pairing swirling disco beats with raw, diaristic lyricism, LEXXE has created a song that is euphoric and emotional all at once. A heartwarming tale of love and loss, “X” is an ode to her father, Xavier (X), who passed away 20 years ago this year. The nontraditional release date – Sunday, January 29th – is her late father's birthday. Unpublished took a deep dive with LEXXE to talk more on the inspiration behind “X,” her artistic evolution, and what we can expect from the songstress for the rest of the year.
Read MoreAn arising genre of music, known as “sad girl music,” is one that many young individuals turn to for a sense of solace and comfort. Popularized by artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Lorde, these individuals look introspectively, putting our inner feelings and dialogue into words and melodies. However, as a genre dominated by white women, how would this impact their non-white audiences? This essay will explore the lack of representation of Asian women in this specific genre, the clear disconnect between the artist and listeners, and how this ultimately affects our sense of self.
Read MoreQueer, Indie Folk artist Semler hosted the first “Semler Winter Formal” on December 17th, 2022 at The Echo in Los Angeles. Supported by Miki Ratsula and Psychic Radio (Jade James), the night put a spin on the idea of winter formals and prom, combining queer music with holiday joy. The songs were filled with pure authenticity, sparking the conversation of religion, identity, love, and friendship. Semler is also known to be the first openly queer artist to place #1 on the Christian music charts. Covering classic holiday hits and performing original songs at their winter formal, Semler inspired a night of dancing, singalongs, and feel-good spirit.
Read MoreRising Swedish Alt-Pop star hanna ögonsten asks her listeners to help her find her mind because she seems to have lost it in her single “Lost It.” In her confessional lyricism that navigates mental and emotional health, backed by bittersweet melodies and upbeat synths, ögonsten’s music ranges from self-empowerment Pop to heart-wrenching, emotional storytelling. Unpublished sat down with ögonsten to dive deeper into the inspiration behind the single “Lost It,” her upcoming EP Have You Seen My Mind ‘Cause I’ve Lost It, and how she grounds herself during her creative processes.
Read MoreYOUR ANGEL, the pop project of independent singer, songwriter, and producer Maddy Boyd, invites listeners into her lush and ethereal world with the release of her single “Misbehave.” The pop songstress touches on the importance of developing secure boundaries during a quarantine romance in the dreamy single. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive with YOUR ANGEL to talk about the inspiration behind “Misbehave,” a sneak peek inside her upcoming sophomore album, and what this new era in her career looks like to her.
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