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In conversation with Chiara Maria: finding her way back to music
“Since I was a little girl, I have always loved singing. I started songwriting at the age of seven. The first song was ‘The Hamster Song,’” Chiara Maria confessed, laughing. “After that, it was just like a way for me to process my emotions, but I never told anyone about it. I didn’t want anyone…
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RiverJAM Music’s Songs & Stories showcases three generations of guitar virtuosity
Red Bank, NJ, saw three generations of guitar talent perform at RiverJAM Music’s Listening Room: Songs & Stories concert on March 25. With Pat Guadagno, Johnny Kasun, and Luke Brindley showing off their fingerpicking skills, the venue was filled with the type of infectious melodies only a guitar can produce. The night began with Reagan…
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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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Sarah Kinsley offers insight to new EP, ‘Fleeting’
Last spring, a New York City based singer-songwriter was struck with inspiration. In January, Sarah Kinsley spoke with the °1824 division of Universal Music Group about her upcoming EP, Fleeting. The artist is releasing five songs exploring vulnerability, impermanence, and the cinematic beauty of music. Kinsley has been consistently releasing music for seven years, with…
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In conversation with Nectarine Girl: hyperfixations and ‘Good Excuses for Laziness’
Nectarine Girl’s name stems from a two-week hyperfixation on her namesake fruit, which gradually grew to represent the sensitive girl she is on the inside. If she had to change her name to her current obsession, though, she says it would be Orchids. “I’m excited about the challenge,” she says, the smile evident in her…
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Five underground albums that got me through 2025
I had more than one person tell me that 2025 was a tough year for them. Whether it be socially, politically, or just several external factors that were weighing on their mind, it was not an easy year to separate the art from whatever else was going on in the world. It also doesn’t help…
