Gracing the cover of our tenth print issue, Lolo Zouaï dives deeper into the world of PLAYGIRL.
At just the tender age of 20, you’d be forgiven for thinking that singer-songwriter Budjerah might still be finding his feet as an artist. But don’t mistake the young Australian’s soft-spoken demeanour for timidity - he’s quietly ambitious, and only just getting started.
Since the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, Overgrown, Wrice has established herself as a refined songwriter — penning feelings of maturity and growth in the most vulnerable yet accessible way — in return gaining a loyal fan base that supports and awaits her every move.
LISTEN Magazine warmly welcomes Anna of the North as our last digital cover star of 2022.
The powerhouse pop artist has graced stages across the globe with her signature bittersweet bangers. Before logging into the virtual world she created on her sophomore album PLAYGIRL, the cybernetic pop star was a girl hustling to make it in New York City.
After five years of releasing music as a signed recording artist, pop prodigy Tei Shi returns fully independent with a fresh perspective on trusting herself and following her intuition.
For the past few years, Scotland-bred producer Sam Gellaitry has been riding the wave of consistent success since his breakout Escapism EP in 2015. From a young age, the rising star has been experimenting with eclectic sounds as if it was second nature.
In the past four years, since his breakthrough hit “Straight Rhymez” exploded on the UK rap scene, the 22-year-old has accomplished beyond what the average 20-something can fathom dreaming nevertheless achieving.
Toronto’s newest shining star Dylan Sinclair has continually been making headway in the R&B scene; with his alternative style generating an ever-growing fanbase and support from his city.
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Digital Cover: Budjerah
At just the tender age of 20, you’d be forgiven for thinking that singer-songwriter Budjerah might still be finding his feet as an artist. But don’t mistake the young Australian’s soft-spoken demeanour for timidity - he’s quietly ambitious, and only just getting started.
Issue 010: Lolo Zouaï
Gracing the cover of our tenth print issue, Lolo Zouaï dives deeper into the world of PLAYGIRL.
Q+A: SixSaidIt
Having roots in the UK, Atlanta, New York, and more, not many artists are as diverse and gifted as the British-Nigerian-born rapper SixSaidIt, who has been able to take her various backgrounds into an ever-expanding sound. Her latest project, Outside I, was a testament and example of how much she can push the boundaries of music.
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Q+A: Cloe Wilder
Not many people have the talent that the young singer-songwriter Cloe Wilder possesses. Cloe has a unique ability to take elegance and tragedy all into a melancholy pop sound that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Lana Del Ray.
Digital Cover: SEB
SEB, the LA-based genre-bending artist, producer, and songwriter is a special talent that comes around every so often.
Q+A: Selina
Meet Dreamy R&B singer/songwriter Selina. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, at 20-year-old wants you and her to avoid feeling uncomfortable in being open. Selina is all about expressing vulnerability through her music.
Q+A: Cosmo’s Midnight
Twin ARIA-nominated duo, Cosmo’s Midnight return with their latest single and video, “Bang My Line” featuring Tkay Maidza. A silken and smooth slice of West-Coast funk, “Bang My Line” will transplant you directly to the hazy glitz of a palm-tree-lined LA.
Q+A: Darius
French producer & artist, Darius released his latest album OASIS. The project is a cosmic blend of R&B, funk, disco, as well as modern electronic elements to create a sonic “oasis.”
A NIGHT OUT WITH: LUNA LI
We had the opportunity to document multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter, Luna Li prepping for her first headline sold-out show at Baby’s All Right.
Q+A: JORDY
With a blend of relatable lyrics and melodies that feel like a summer evening road trip, JORDY’s newest album, Mind Games, captures the feelings of hope, loneliness, love, and the murkiness of reconciling them all together. We connected with JORDY over email to get a glimpse into his inspiration, tour details, and more.
Q+A: KALLITECHNIS
On her latest EP, BECAUSE IT FEELS SO GOOD, the introspective soul artist blends together velvety and silky beats with ethereal harmonies wrapped in a glowing sense of confidence and witty songwriting. We had the opportunity to catch up with KALLITECHNIS on the process behind her latest EP.
MUST LISTEN 051
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Public Library Commute, Pascal, and, seeyousoon. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: NOAH JACK
Meet 20-year-old emo-pop producer-artist Noah Jack, who recently dropped a new track “ANGST”. After making the decision to leave fashion school, he started to dedicate his time to writing and recording music. Thankfully for us, that has led to the release of three amazing singles that are sonically unlike anything else out right now.
MUST LISTEN 050
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Hojean, Issey Cross, and Yung Kayo. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: OSCAR LOUIS
Oren Lefkowitz, who releases music under the alias Oscar Louis, is a singer/songwriter based out of Montreal. Growing up, he spent most of his time listening to some of the greats like Carole King and Simon & Garfunkel, but Louis had his first experience creating his own music as a part of an R&B group.
MUST LISTEN 049
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like kezia, Talia, and Noa Sainz. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
MUST LISTEN 048
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Mighloe, Monét, and Vanessa Zamora. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: ALMOST NICE
Almost Nice is the moniker created by 19-year-old Ben Szabó from Copenhagen, Denmark. Following the unexpected success of his first-ever song recorded, “Fried Noodles,” he has released a plethora of light and jazzy EPs and singles, with his most recent EP being Pollenpop. With this project, he steps away from the lofi vibe of his earlier work, and into a sound that combines vocal traits of Tyler, the Creator with instrumentals of Cuco.
Q+A: SAL DULU
Producer Sal Dulu based in Dublin, Ireland, takes us on a journey through his debut album, Xompulse. Dulu, with features from Starhh, Fly Anakin, and Koncept Jack$on, brings us a dream-filled downtempo hip-hop album with a touch of the late-night ambiance sound. Each track tells a story of its own; both personable and broad, allowing you to develop your own interpretations of it.
ISSUE 007
Bright ambition: the rise and rise of Cautious Clay.
