In Conversation with Arp Frique: A Soul Rooted in the ’70s, Bringing Gospel Funk to Life
Mary Jane Knight Uses Her Powerful Voice to Heal and Inspire in “Rising Free: A Journey of Healing"
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Sabine Sauvage Interview: A Deep Dive into “Hide and Seek" and Her Evolving Sound
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Jozzy Brings Raw Emotion to R&B with “Maybe,” the First Taste of Her Debut Album
Diana McGrane Voices What We’re All “wondering”
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Boy Jr. Reinvents Self-Affirmation With Their Latest Single "Zitty Stardust"
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Kimani Jackson Redefines R&B with the Bold and Futuristic “Spaceship Fuck”
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Jordan Duffy Unveils “Nights Like These:" A Bold, Genre-Blending Journey
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EJ's “Another Day in Paradise” Becomes a Rock Anthem for a Disenchanted Generation
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RIVAL Presents: This Week’s Round-up
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Fake Dad Embraces Chaos and Identity Exploration in “Holly Wholesome and the Slut Machine”
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Flyght Club’s "Slow Burn": A Blues-Laden Reflection on Fading Love
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How Cooper Phillip Is Redefining Vocal Coaching With Biophonics
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INTERVIEW: Trevor Knight on Acting, Fitness, and Inspiration
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Susan Chambers Elevates Faith-Based Cinema With Her Latest Role in My 7 Grandmas
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Nicole Zuraitis & Dan Pugach: Redefining Jazz While Advocating for Rescue Pit Bulls
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Julia Rizik’s “Till We Die" is the Ultimate Soundtrack for Dreamers
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The Revolutionary Sound of Heather Mae and Her Double Album Journey
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EMM's “BLACK DIAMOND" Is a Statement on Power and Misogyny
Escape Into the Bittersweet Sounds of Sarah Banker’s “FRIENDS”
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