new-music
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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 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…
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In conversation with Lilies of David: power in contrast
Lilies of David didn’t set out to become a band. Originating as an alternative pop duo between Jeremy Rotolo and Dierdra McGrath, the project has since evolved into a five-piece band, joined by Michael Pulice (lead guitar), Matt Sonzogni (bass), and Derek Arnheiter (drums). “I kind of indirectly found out she could sing,” recalled Rotolo,…
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In conversation with Ren Genevieve: everything she never said
When Ren Genevieve was working on her debut single for her upcoming EP, Everything I Never Said, one motto kept repeating in her head: “If you think this song is about you, it probably is.” That sentiment became the backbone of the project’s lead single and namesake, “Everything I Never Said,” released on January 16.…
