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: Naomi Sharon
A few weeks ago, Naomi Sharon joined us on Zoom to talk about her musical journey, the current state of R&B, and the creating, writing, and releasing of Obsidian.
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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 BAMBII, Naomi Sharon, and Yeek.
Cover Photo: BAMBII
Photographer: Norman Wong
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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 ARYEÈ THE GEM, Noah Guy, and Fireboy DML.
Cover Photo: ARYEÈ THE GEM
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Q+A: VITA
Rising Australian multidimensional artist VITA is pushing boundaries sonically and visually with her mammoth debut EP, LIBRE. The compact six-track EP is the perfect introduction to who VITA is as an artist; each track showcases her versatility as she leaps from different genres and styles with ease.
Q+A: Kyle Stockman
With the release of Petrified, we had the opportunity to sit down with Kyle Stockman to discuss experimenting with a new sound along with the removal of his previous work from streaming services.
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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.
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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: STRAY FOSSA
Reeling you into their dreamy universe from the comfort of their own attic studio are the members of Stray Fossa, a three-piece band based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Consisting of brothers Nick and Will Evans and childhood friend Zach Blount, Stray Fossa has cultivated their sound through lushly layered vocals and guitar riffs with a splash of chillwave nostalgia.
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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 KEYAH/BLU, Moscow Apartment, and NEL! Turn up, tune in, and tune out.
Q&A: KAZUO
Stinging with clever wordplay, aggressive production, and explosive energy is the NYC based Japanese rapper, Kazuo. On his debut project, AKUMA, the rising rapper delivers nothing but versatility, leaping between English and Japanese seamlessly, as well as having an array of songs with a darker, gritty undertone.
TRACK BY TRACK: JVLY - inside weather
Welcome to Track by Track, where we give artists the chance to take fans through their latest project one song at a time. Today, JVLY details inside weather.
REVIEW: A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships // The 1975
The 1975 are back with their most experimental album to date.
REVIEW: Music Inspired by Illumination and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch EP // Tyler the Creator
If you aren’t paying attention to the lyrics, you’d think you were listening to a deluxe edition of Flower Boy. You could listen to it at any point in the year and no one would think anything of it.
REVIEW: Tommy Genesis (Self Titled)
Vancouver native and it girl, Tommy Genesis, released her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, Tommy Genesis.
Keshi - “The Reaper”
Rising artist, Keshi, released his debut EP The Reaper.
Why did everyone miss the fact that Scorpion is Drake’s cry for help?
I mean the man literally says he almost killed himself on the first track.
An Interview With TSHEGUE
We had the chance to chat with the thrilling emerging talent, TSHEGUE.
REVIEW: Kids See Ghosts - Kids See Ghosts
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ISSUE 007
Bright ambition: the rise and rise of Cautious Clay.
