Love Moor on Rebirth and Transformation in Her Debut EP, 'LOVE'
Love Moor spreads the message of love and light in her debut EP LOVE. In an increasingly cruel world, Moor offers a respite for tired and broken hearts. Her EP touches on evocative stories about relationships, sexuality and self-love. After experiencing a rebirth, Moor successfully sheds layers of herself that never served her to find empowerment and love, both internally and externally and channels that optimism in LOVE. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive with Moor to talk about her journey of healing and self-love, the exclusive story behind the making of the EP and lead single “Pacifier” and her advice for young female creatives.
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“Scary Movies”: The Thrill of Falling in Love with The Rions
Drawing inspiration from earlier hits like “Sadie,” triple j’s Unearthed High 2021 successors welcome 2023 with a record that expands on the thrill of watching scary movies in a romantic context. Coinciding with the release of their first single of the year “Scary Movies,” The Rions follow with an announcement of a national tour beginning in May where they will continue to spread their positive outlook on love.
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Meija Questions the Existential and Inspiring Moments of Reality in His Debut Album 'Do Ya?'
Released on March 3rd, Do Ya? is the debut album of Jamie Sierota’s solo project Meija. Combining themes of existentialism and truth, Sierota explores his relationship to the world around him. With thoughtful production and indie pop sensibilities, the Los Angeles-based artist gives us a ten-track album that keeps you curious from start to finish. In a conversation with Unpublished Magazine, Sierota dug into the evolution of Meija and the inspirations behind his debut album, Do Ya?
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Alexa Dark Brings Femme Fatale Energy to Life in “Villain”
Being bad never felt so good. Alexa Dark channels a darker side of her femininity and explores the multifaceted nature of femininity in her new single “Villain” that takes on retro aesthetics and Bond films to reveal her villain nature. “Villain” is realizing that sometimes you are the villain of your own story. Dark finds acceptance and healing in recognizing the shadow parts of herself and her desire to be good. Unpublished takes a deep dive with the artist to talk further on 60s old Hollywood aesthetics, what embracing dark femininity looks like to her and Dark’s upcoming debut EP, Dark Vol. I.
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Chloe Star Owns Her Sexual Empowerment in “Straight Girls”
Following Chloe Star’s debut release “Element,” her second single, “Straight Girls,” is a high energy anthem packed with infectious trap-inspired beats and electro-pop vocals. Star explores her sexuality and unpacks how she always finds herself dating straight women. Star explores how she has found herself in situations where she has been hurt by straight women and finds herself in her own empowering world of completely owning her sexuality and blossoming into her truest, most authentic self. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Star to get an exclusive story of the inspirations behind “Straight Girls,” what reclaiming sexuality looks like to her and the behind the scenes of her accompanying, intimate visualizer.
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Kevitch Invites Listeners Into Her Magical, Freeing World
Alt-pop songstress Kevitch immerses herself in her own world of magical, beachy imagery that captures the nostalgic feelings of an endless summer vacation. In her newest single release, “Don’t Let Go,” Kevitch stays true to her DIY, vintage roots and creates an entrancing world for her listeners to immerse themselves into. Kevitch touches on the duality of unconditional love and the aftermath feelings of a relationship ending. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Kevitch on the inspirations behind “Don’t Let Go,” how powerful imagery can affect a project and a sneak peek into her upcoming debut EP release.
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Femme Punk Band The Aquadolls Embrace Sparkles, Love and Sisterhood
LA-femme punk band The Aquadolls release their latest single “Sneaky” that acts as a glimpse into their upcoming third studio album Charmed. Packed with the band’s signature guitar-driven sound, 90s inspired grunge soundscaping and lots of glitter, The Aquadolls bring love and sisterhood to their new era of music. Unpublished had the chance to get the exclusive, behind-the-scenes details about the inspirations behind their “Sneaky” single release, the magic and love that went into Charmed and their upcoming headlining tour.
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A Night At The Pink Pony Club: Chappell Roan’s Celebratory Conclusion to Her Sold-Out Naked In North America Tour
On Wednesday, March 15th, indie-pop artist Chappell Roan transformed Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre into the Pink Pony Club to close out her completely sold-out Naked In North America Tour. It was a night of celebration and inclusion, Roan’s concert and music acting as a safe haven for queer youth everywhere. Throughout the entire night, everyone in the theater was up on their feet, dancing like there was no tomorrow.
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Opening a Time Capsule of a Record With Jye’s ‘Sleeping In'
The long-awaited debut album from Melbourne-based artist, Jye, is finally here. The new record serves as a time capsule of the last five years of the artist’s life. With each track symbolizing a piece of the puzzle, Jye welcomes his listeners to take what they can take from his journal-type LP as the album to him: “feels like the ending of an old me and the beginning of a new one.”
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Meet Willa Mae: Nashville's Newest Soft Rock Sweetheart
Nashville’s newest soft rock sweetheart, Willa Mae recently released her single “Clean” which is a powerful critique on fame, its repercussions, and her own desires for such success. The anthemic track is nostalgic of 90s women rockers like The Breeders and Hole with lyrics that incite vivid imagery. We sat down with the 20-year-old singer-songwriter to chat all about artists that have influenced her and the new single.
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Groupthink on His Perfect SAT Score, Doing His Taxes, and Writing Poetry
We got the opportunity to sit down with alt-pop producer and songwriter, Groupthink, to chat all about upcoming projects, his perfect SAT score, and writing poetry.
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Pretty Sick Balances Extremes in Third Studio Album 'Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile'
Pretty Sick’s third studio album Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile embraces the contradictory nature of self-sacrifice versus self-sabotage and desire versus love. The album is immersed in heavy 90s grunge nostalgia and references to frontwoman Sabrina Fuentes’ personal feminist icons. Makes Me Sick starts where Come Down has left off and packs a more brutal, dominating, and blunt punch that reveals a more intimate side to the band. Makes Me Sick is the band’s love letter to messy adolescence and embracing recklessness in all of its beautiful and gritty forms, all of which takes place through New York City’s dive bars and dance floors. Unpublished deconstructs all the messiness, spiritual themes, and tales of late adolescence through Makes Me Sick’s 12 tracks, including standouts such as “Drunk” and “Heaven.”
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‘SOS’: What The Industry Can Learn from SZA’s Success and Why It Matters
In the five years since SZA released her debut studio album CTRL, she has maintained, even increased, her relevancy in pop culture, social media, and the music industry despite sporadic releases, delays, and controversies surrounding her second album. Once SOS released, it surpassed the success of the original, due in large part to her continued popularity. What makes SZA so evergreen? Why do we love her so much?
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Devon Cole’s “Call U After Rehab” Is an Unconventional Love Song
Toronto-based alt-pop singer Devon Cole releases her more vulnerable track yet. “Call U After Rehab” exposes a softer, more deeper side to the songstress as she says the process of writing and producing the track has been healing and she has ripped off a band aid that felt like it was on her for a lifetime. The healing influence came from a relationship that Cole needed to take a step away from to go through a healing journey. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Cole further on “Call U After Rehab” and its healing energy and got a glimpse into her upcoming EP and new music era.
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Zoe Ko Channels Angst and Weirdness in “I’m Bored”
New York-based independent alternative pop artist Zoe Ko releases an energetic and angsty track entitled “I’m Bored.” Produced by Johnny Shorr, “I’m Bored” is a refreshing track with a hint of healthy chaos and a call for adventure. “I’m Bored” is brought to life through playful adlibs interlaced with an addictive rhythm and energetic, screeching guitars played by The Ace’s Katie Henderson, which contributes to the restlessness and excessive energy that Zoe has fought for since she was a kid. Unpublished had the chance to sit down with the songstress and take a deep dive into the inspiration behind “I’m Bored,” the creative risks she’s been taking and what this new era looks like for Zoe.
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Emerging Indie Artist Jordan Dean on the Release of His Latest Single “Walk Me Home”
Nashville-based indie artist Jordan Dean just released his latest single “Walk Me Home” on February 24th. “Walk Me Home” tells a story from start to finish, highlighting the confusion and discovery that comes with navigating our emotional experiences. In his music, Jordan touches on the mundane aspects of life, transforming simple details into songworthy instances. “Walk Me Home” models Jordan’s distinctive style, paired with his most recent EP Feeling Strange released last August. In a conversation with Unpublished Magazine, Jordan shared his recent influences and details about “Walk Me Home.”
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Housewife Embraces Flaws and Messiness in New Era of Music
Singer and songwriter Housewife steps into a new era of music that embraces the heaviness of indie-rock while relearning how to have fun and accept the messiness that comes into one’s life. “Fuck Around Phase” touches on exactly that as Housewife navigates flaws, both emotionally and creatively. The newest single is the first release this year from Housewife that follows their EP, You’ll Be Forgiven. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive with Housewife to learn more about what being unapologetically messy and flawed looks like for the singer, the inspirations behind “Fuck Around Phase” and their music and environmental activism that plays a significant role in their music.
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New Single from The Hails Will Leave You “Breathless”
On February 16th, five-piece indie band the Hails released their latest single “Breathless.” Coming together over the course of about five years, “Breathless” encapsulates the youthful, cheeky sound of The Hails and is a nod to how the band has grown musically over time. After the new release in February and their prior single “Exonerate” in October, the band is ready to dive into what the future holds. In a conversation with Unpublished, The Hails talked about their latest single, inspirations, and upcoming Spring tour.
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Boy Deluxe Infuses Haunting Synths and Powerful Meditations in “Left Behind”
Boy Deluxe (Hope and True Murra) return with a brand new music video for last year's single "Left Behind." The track is a moody, mid-tempo electronic ballad that examines the complex emotions of feeling special yet overlooked. “Left Behind” interlaces haunting synths, shimmering soundscapes and introspective confessionals that portray a picture of the struggle to find one’s place in a world that often dismisses what makes us special. Unpublished had the chance to take a deep dive inside Boy Deluxe’s inspirations for “Left Behind,” how the pandemic era of music treated them and what listeners can expect from this new era of music.
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Halle Abadi Affirms Positive Manifestations and Self-Love in “CLEO”
Songstress Halle Abadi interlaces affirming messages of self-love and empowerment into rich, dark-pop-influenced soundscapes. In “CLEO,” Abadi fully steps into her power and proclaims that she doesn’t need a man, she should be treated like a queen and she’s worth more than the gold that is around her neck. Unpublished had the chance to talk to Abadi further on the inspirations behind “CLEO,” her musical journey and creative growth and what self-love looks like to her.
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