After a whirlwind year full of little milestones, Chow can only look forward to big, continued success and the expansion of the movement he and his friends have commenced.
Over an intimate dinner at a Thai restaurant in Brooklyn, Audrey Nuna and LISTEN catch up with a casual chat about her new era.
Gracing the cover of our tenth print issue, Lolo Zouaï dives deeper into the world of PLAYGIRL.
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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.
TRACK BY TRACK: JAYWOP - SUEDE
Long Beach-based rapper, Jaywop shines on his latest EP, Suede. Intertwining elements of funk, jazz, and R&B, he creates a nostalgic and psychedelic soundscape within the project. With Jaywop delivering such a fresh, unique sound into the hip-hop scene, the rising super-star took the time to break down each track on the EP with elaborative details and insight for the listeners.
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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 Sal Dulu, Dee Gatti, and Purient. 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.
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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 Gupsy, Cosha, and Boys World. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: DAVA
Following the success of her latest track “ASOS,” DAVA is back with a new single titled “New Ceilings” via Disruptor Records. The song touches on the struggles DAVA faced early on in her career, moving to Los Angeles and riding the line between being a starving artist and a buzzing newcomer.
Q+A: ASI KEMERA
Asi Kemera is a 20-year-old R&B singer-songwriter and producer from Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up, she learned to play various instruments like bass, piano, and guitar, naturally establishing her love for music at a young age. Kemera draws inspiration from the 70s as well as from a combination of different genres of rock, R&B, Bollywood, and Ethiopian music.
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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 Michl, brb., and Mei. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: LUUNG
LUUNG is a project by independent writer and producer, Bailey Jeffs. Recently, The Sunshine Coast native released his third EP Did it get any better?, written and recorded in the comfort of his own home, with the 22-year-old shining brilliantly across the record. He adopts a combination of DIY production techniques and lush melodic components to shape his new sound, yet leaving room for his signature delicate vocals
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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 Unusual Demont, Nic Nim, and Stefan. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Q+A: KID HASTINGS
Jake McEvoy also known for his moniker, Kid Hastings, released his latest single “Call Me Up” via Ourros. The track speaks to the struggle of expressing one’s own identity when launching into a new relationship, the accompanying visual acts as a delightfully deranged take on the odds of identity as it flows fluidly across time.
Q+A: LANGSTON BRISTOL
At 21-years-old, the hip-hop/R&B artist who initially wanted to “make jazz albums, play the piano, make and sell hip-hop beats to other artists” is now making his waves and building relationships with other creatives through the power of social media.
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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 Sam Wave, Shinichiro Yokota, and Molly Burch. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
Q+A: LO VILLAGE
From their neo-soul melodies to their funky baselines, it’s hard to replicate what Lo Village does. The DMV-based, hip hop trio open up 2021 with a new EP Lost In America. The five-track project is a representation and a response to the civil unrest that has forced us all to take a step back and reflect on this past year. The first single off of the EP, “Terry Crews” helped build excitement around the already highly anticipated project. The track features production by frequent collaborator, Frankie Scoca, and was premiered by Zane Lowe.
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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 5an, Kara Marni, and HIDDEN PPL. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
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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 Esteban Said, Maria Isabel, and Edwin Azru. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
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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 redveil, Adeline, and Cryogeyser. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
Q+A: MADELEINE MAYI
Santa Barbara-raised and L.A.-based Madeleine Mayi's intention with her music is simple: “I like to give people enough but not too much. I give you a house and then you furnish it.” Closing out 2020 with her final single of the year, “ITRL,” the 23-year-old gives us the last teaser for the story she’s been dying to tell. She chronicles the experience of grief in her first full-length album, 2/14, out Valentine’s Day 2021.
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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 Hadji Gaviota, Leah Dou, and Cosima. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
ISSUE 007
Bright ambition: the rise and rise of Cautious Clay.
