This is how singer-songwriter Alayna would describe her music in three words. And her listeners would probably agree.
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“I realized that my artistry is enough of a statement itself. The joy and the feelings that went into this project are a testimony to my freedom and ability to express myself. That to me is just as relevant: Black happiness, Black contemplation, Black feelings.”
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We take a peek into Remi Wolf’s camera roll, and converse about pre-show rituals, making shit up, greenrooms, and drawing inspiration from chefs and jazz musicians.
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Up-and-coming rapper and singer-songwriter, Rodney Chrome, describes the title of his debut project, Queer Pressure, as “an acknowledgment of every societal pressure that queer individuals have most likely experienced.” Over twelve tracks, he dismantles these “queer pressures” over hard electronic beats produced by electronic musician underscores and himself.
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Tom Verberne takes his self-described somber pop music to new heights with his sophomore album I’ll Watch You Do Anything. The blue album melds his signature melancholy hope with spinning instrumentals to create a defined sound. Liv Bjorgum sits down and chats about his previous album, growth, and more.
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Australia produces a lot of amazing music, but there are very few artists out there as beloved, as irresistible as Skegss. Since their 2014 debut, the Byron Bay trio have been spinning garage rock into laid-back storytelling, capturing adolescence like no other band has before them.
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In preparation for their latest EP, Acting My Age, Pure Nowhere attends a Zoom press conference hosted by the 1824 press team. Through questions and live performance, we learned more about channeling their creativity and adjusting their vision in a changing social landscape.
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“I am black person from a rural community, I am a queer person in the age of the internet. I think to bridge the gaps, in any instance, it requires a human-lived experience to help it along — to make it tangible for those who are not aware. My identity is that intersection.”
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Since 2013, this LA-based quintet have been sweeping listeners into instant nostalgia. We chat songwriting, social media, and more.
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“We feel like our music is not restricted by borders or by language, but is moved by the feelings behind them.” Pure Nowhere sat down with Nürnberg to discuss the creation of their unique style and the way in which they are able to connect with an audience as big and diverse as theirs.
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Contrasting their usual indie rock image, Cars marks the opening of a newly explored depth for the band, expanding their discography in profound ways. Creating a printable worksheet, we asked the boys to answer questions in various forms - from poetry to stick figure drawings - opening up on personal aspects of this release.
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The kitchen table serves as the perfect blend between the public and private venues in which we constantly find ourselves. It is as much a space for introspection and reflection as it is for creativity and shared experiences. Somegirlnamedanna recounts memories and motivations behind her newest release in this conversation.
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Shamir shares an anthem for isolation with “On My Own”, a track that announces his return to pop and teases the new album dropping later this year. Over email, we talk introverts, DIY visuals, the evolution of his art over the past few years, butterfly motifs + more.
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On the phone to Ocean Alley, we talk share-houses in Byron Bay, allowing breathing space in creativity, one unforgettable night in Budapest, the friendships that feel more like marriages, and the living-room song-writing sessions that have given way to some of Australia’s most beloved tracks.
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Her new mixtape is a sweltering collage of neon mixes, delectable hooks, and gut-punching bass. But, if you listen closely, you’re thrust into a movement - weaponizing club music and re-defining a genre.
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“I grew up in a household and in an area that taught me to love and value all people and all music. Music and expression is often the sum of our experiences, and through empathizing with others’ experiences, you become a more well-rounded individual and procure new lenses to view yourself through.”
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“Kids … have told me, ‘your story made me feel not-weird about my experiences.’ That’s really freeing because it makes me feel not-weird, too.”
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Right before the world went on lockdown and live music came to a pause, the Brooklyn band Native Sun had just wrapped up their west coast tour, accompanying White Reaper and The Aquadolls. Obviously a lot has now changed, but we caught up with them post-quarantine to reminisce over concert highlights, reunions with old friends, and tips for tour survival - plus a tour photo-diary!
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