interviews
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In conversation with Diet Lemon: fake sweet, real sour
The Philly-based band Diet Lemon (stylized as diet lemon) is more than just an indie rock act; it’s a confessional project that balances on the motto, “fake sweet, real sour,” a phrase that cuts right to the core. “The name honestly just kind of started off as a goof because I really like diet sodas,”
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In conversation with Jess Chase: the confessions of ‘Carnage’
Upon first meeting Jess Chase, it is immediately apparent that she’s undeniably confident, earnest, and passionate. A self-made artist, Chase has dedicated her life thus far to something that’s always been consistent: music. “I’ve been doing music my whole life,” she began. A transplant to New York City from Washington state, Chase attended high school
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In conversation with no good: an unmistakable sound, from covers to originals
Social media can either make or break a person. In today’s music industry, it’s become one of the most powerful tools for rising artists trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded landscape. For Nicholas Eagan, better known as No Good (stylized as no good), social media has become both a spotlight and a battlefield.
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In conversation with Beach Daze: inspirations and aspirations
Anthony Gualano approaches a Zoom call the same way he approaches creating music: with bright curiosity and a hunger for connection. The South Jersey native is eager to dive into conversation, sailing through topics with ease. While Gualano has been releasing music under the name Beach Daze for about five years, he’s been a musician
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In conversation with Alexa Tabbacchino: producing, performing, and finding her voice
When you meet New Jersey-born musician Alexa Tabbacchino, it’s easy to assume that she’s been a fully-formed artist her entire life. However, her path to finding her musical calling was anything but linear. “When I was younger, I kind of resented music, to be honest,” she laughs. “I think I just wanted to be different.”
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In conversation with Paola Capó-García: teacher and poet laureate
Paola Capó-García, raised in Puerto Rico with a blank journal at 14 years old, decided to write a poem to see how it felt to write poetry and what emotions she could capture. Rhyming pain with rain, writing poetry taught her how freeing it can be, letting go of emotions, thoughts, and feelings as you experiment
