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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Recommended Tracks: “It Happens Either Way,” “April May July,” “Gloria”Artists You Might Like: beabadoobee, april june, sad alexWhen you go through changes in life, those changes can either make you or break you. Whether it is a move to a new city, the end of a friendship or relationship, the start of a new job or project—these all don’t happen lightly. So, when OSKA found herself going through change, she had a couple of options.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
When you go on a date, you never know what could happen. Of course, everyone goes in with hope that it will all go well, but the concept of “well” can vary. It’s tricky because there are expectations and norms and ideas—a lot that can inform the way the date should go—and all of this can ruin the vibe. For Sophie Powers, a good date means a situation where she is accepted and respected—not seen as someone who is there to make the other person happy.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
For alt-pop singer-songwriter bodie, there is much to be grateful for these days.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
Over the years, fans have come to know Chris Comstock as multi-platinum DJ and producer Marshmello. He has been a key collaborator over the years, working with artists like Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, and Halsey for chart-topping hits. As is the case with creatives, however, their art can expand beyond the usual, familiar parameters. This is why Chris has brought together creatives from the rock and alternative scenes to form Underbrook.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
When it comes to dating and relationships, Ally Salort has not held back. In recent months, she has released songs like “Messy,” “Before and After,” and “Horror Movie,” which reveal aspects of relationships that everyone deals with but might not always share in front of others. In “Messy,” for instance, Ally likes the fact that her relationship is not perfect, whereas on “Before and After,” she notices that she might not be a relationship type of girl.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
When she released her debut album, spittake, last year, meg elsier received massive acclaim. The likes of DIY Magazine, Ones To Watch, and CLASH were impressed by the emotional storytelling on the album, along with its rich, genre-blending sound. meg elsier is described as one of indie-rock’s “most exciting new voices” in a current press release, as she can seamlessly fuse the funny with the serious in her songs, keeping things honest and sincere.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
In 2023, I saw Sweeney Todd on Broadway in New York City. It featured a phenomenal cast of Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, Gaten Matarazzo and Jordan Fisher, and other very talented actors and actresses who just wanted to tell ‘the tale’ as best as possible. One of these actors was Nathan Salstone, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Over the years, Nathan has been busy refining his skills as an actor and musician.
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1 week ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
After 25 years in the game, The Used might be seen as more of a band for ‘elder emos,’ but their songs and overall influence will always speak to generations. Their unconventional yet catchy sound has captivated the likes of Billboard and The New York Times, while inspiring subsequent bands in the scene like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy.
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2 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
There are so many reasons why music is so enjoyable, from the lyrics you hear to the melodies and harmonies. And there are so many different styles and genres of music out there that, occasionally, the heart of what makes a song so great and enjoyable can be lost. You can get distracted by the heavy guitar chords, the synth riffs, the layers of vocals… When it comes down to it, all you need is a voice, an acoustic guitar, and a story to tell.
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2 weeks ago | 
melodicmag.com | Christine Sloman
If you are new to the rap and hip-hop communities, then let me introduce you to Skylar Blatt. The Cincinnati-born rapper is quickly making a name for herself, with critics from Lyrical Lemonade claiming that “it’s hard not to fall in love with her aura” and Respect My Region describing her as “Cincinnati’s next big female.” Last year, Skylar released “Wake Me Up” with Chris Brown, prompting even more support from the likes of Tay Keith, Meek Mill, and Latto.
