"I'm definitely more confident when I sing it now. It's like, ingrained in me," singer Ava Max says of her 2018 hit single "Sweet but Psycho." The song was released as the lead single off the 25-year-old's upcoming debut album and was ... More

I truly believe that magic happens during a live concert. There has to be magic for an audience to fully lose themselves in an artist's words or a beat or a moment. According to Zac Farro, drummer of iconic pop rock band Paramore, and frontman of ... More

"You can still see my eyes, right?" Janelle Monáe is donning her signature tuxedo-style ensemble, paired with chic cherry-colored sunnies. The powerhouse activist, artist, businesswoman, and mogul is about to host an intimate dinner celebrating her partnership with Belvedere Vodka, but also more than that: the future. “What does a ... More

In a world where social media can reveal someone's entire life story, it is refreshing to see an artist take matters into their own hands, even if inadvertently. Melbourne native Georgia Flipo, known as her moniker G Flip, had a bit of a tumultuous ... More

Live music can be unifying, freeing, cathartic, and seriously euphoric. Think about it, an entire crowd of mostly strangers comes together to celebrate the same sounds while standing shoulder-to-shoulder (or, on top of shoulders if you’re lucky). The video for indie rock outfit Amber Run’s third single “Neon Circus,” ... More

Phoenix-born but Los Angeles-bred artist Alec Benjamin has been having his parents drive him to the City of Angels since he was 16 as he chased his dream of becoming a singer. By the time he turned 18, his parents asked that Benjamin go to college. After ... More

As rapper, activist, and Chicago native Taylor Bennett approaches me, his glistening white smile strikes me first, immediately followed by his inviting albeit sweaty hug. Bennett exudes brightness and positivity through both his personal demeanor and his inspiring music. The 23-year-old artist self-released his third album called Be ... More