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Winnie Ama on Disco Fever, Staying Independent, and Finding Light in Music

Matt Di Paola - March 28, 2025

Winnie Ama's journey into music wasn’t mapped out — it was more of a happy accident. What started as casual singing lessons after work...

Meg Remy (U.S. Girls) on Performing Unreleased Music, Scoring Horror films, & The Toronto Scene’s Impact on Her

Matt Di Paola - March 27, 2025

Meg Remy is a woman of many lives. Juno and Polaris Prize-nominated musician. Author of the book, Begin by Telling. DJ. Film composer of...

Cortney Dixon on Fuzzy Guitar Tones, Body Positivity, and Staying True to Herself

Matt Di Paola - March 26, 2025

Cortney Dixon has always had music running through her veins. As a kid, she made up songs and played her Barbie violin before she...

Lew Apollo on Loss, Legacy, & the Road to his upcoming release, ‘Fool’s Gold’

Matt Di Paola - March 25, 2025

Lew Apollo didn’t always know music was his calling. Growing up in a town of 500 in Northern Minnesota, he was surrounded by melodies—his...

ALT BLK ERA: The Rebellion Behind Rave Immortal

Matt Di Paola - March 17, 2025

If you haven’t heard of ALT BLK ERA yet, don’t worry — you will soon. The UK-based duo took SXSW by storm, blowing the...

SXSW 2024 Recap – 10 Artists to Watch

Matt Di Paola - April 4, 2024

SXSW 2024 felt like a vibrant return to its roots, embracing a global perspective reminiscent of its pre-pandemic glory days. Despite facing challenges, including...

Coach Party at SXSW 2024: A Return of Indie Rock Resilience

Matt Di Paola - April 3, 2024

Amidst the myriad of talents of SXSW 2024, Coach Party emerged not just as performers but as a force majeure of indie rock. The...

Interview: Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace on Social Media & Fans Not Followers

Matt Di Paola - April 2, 2024

Amidst all the controversy at this year’s SXSW, there was another trending topic. This topic was led by musicians who feel they have been...

The Bad Bad Hats: Charming Audiences at SXSW & Beyond

Matt Di Paola - March 21, 2024

In the perpetually bustling environment of SXSW, where music lovers and industry insiders converge to discover the next big thing, the Bad Bad Hats...