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a.k.a. In Conversation With
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In conversation with Kyra Soto: finding confidence in first drafts
Kyra Soto is no stranger to performing. Where some shy in front of the lens of a camera or the idea of being perceived, she thrives. “I grew up within the arts, and I’ve always just loved being in front of cameras.” She immediately recounts the Nickelodeon show iCarly, which served as the OG average-person-to-influencer…
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In conversation with Into Sunday: cultivating connection and finding meaning in the darkness
Emo pop-punk band, Into Sunday, is not afraid of the dark. In fact, they embrace it. Founded in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the band has been making its mark on the local scene, exploring the gritty and emotional aspects of music since its members’ early days attending Coughlin High School. Growing up, Into Sunday lead singer, Taylor…
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In conversation with Johnny Kasun: one guitar, endless possibilities
For many musicians, the guitar is just one piece of a larger band. For Johnny Kasun, it is the entire show. Through his use of fingerstyle guitar, Kasun creates the sound of multiple musicians at once, weaving melody, rhythm, and basslines together on a single instrument. When a guitar was placed in Kasun’s hand at…
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In conversation with Pat Guadagno: how to make your own kind of music
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to hear two versions of a song: the original version and the Pat Guadagno version. For almost 50 years, the celebrated singer and musician has been entertaining audiences with his lively and unique stylings of beloved music, continuing to elevate songs with his innate musicality and one-of-a-kind perspective. Born and…
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In conversation with Luke Brindley: living for the music
Music is second nature for Luke Brindley. From growing up in a music-centric family in North Jersey to studying the art in school, it’s almost as if music is the sun and Brindley lives in its orbit. “My parents were amateur musicians,” Brindley explained, “and I played in a duo with my brother. Music, and…
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In conversation with Em Beihold: unveiling the curtain on debut album, ‘Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter’
Sitting down, hand-making unicorn necklaces for “Unicorn,” Em Beihold talks about her long-awaited debut album, Tales Of A Shapeshifter, as part of °1824’s press conference. After her 2022 breakout hit, “Numb Little Bug,” went viral on TikTok, Beihold faced an identity crisis and a creative block while at the height of her career. This album…
