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Saint Samuel Tells the True Story Behind New Song, “Hit and Run” [Exclusive Interview]
4Apr By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Saint Samuel Tells the True Story Behind New Song, “Hit and Run” [Exclusive Interview]

"When the world is crazy, that's exactly what humans need the most: music."Sam mccoig (Saint Samuel) If you're looking for a fun pop-rock bop to jumpstart your Spring playlists with, then we invite you to check out "Hit and Run" by Saint Samuel. Based in Richmond, VA, Saint Samuel is a self-produced singer-songwriter whose roots in Americana and pop-punk meld together in interesting ways. This new song follows the artist's January EP, Going Through It, and in a way, is based on a true story. While the song itself is generally fun to listen to, with its catchy hook and playful transitions, the inspiration behind "Hit and Run" is anything but 'fun'. You can learn all about this song by reading our conversation with Saint Samuel, below. Listen to "Hit and Run" by Saint...
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On Glitch Art, Internet Music, & More: a Conversation with skxllflower [Exclusive Interview]
13Dec By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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On Glitch Art, Internet Music, & More: a Conversation with skxllflower [Exclusive Interview]

"I feel like I came home after taking a long trip around the music industry–I’ve realized I felt most at home working on tunes like this."- skxllflower If there's any Liquid Ritual release that you need to pay attention to this year, we truly believe that it's this one: "distance2" by skxllflower, a newcomer to the wave scene who has, to our surprise, only been at it for about three months. skxllflower's recent turn towards making wave music isn't the only surprise we ran into over the course of this exclusive interview with him, but it may have been the most shocking revelation, especially given just how good this new track is. See for yourself: check out "distance2" by skxllflower, via Spotify. "Are we dreaming?" "distance2" has this gorgeous, inimitable daydream...
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An Artist with a Boundless Vision: NOANNE on debut single “Goodwill”, AI-assisted creative process, and more [exclusive interview]
28Nov By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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An Artist with a Boundless Vision: NOANNE on debut single “Goodwill”, AI-assisted creative process, and more [exclusive interview]

The use of Artificial Intelligence in the arts is something that’s been heavily discussed online; that’s not news. If you’ve spent any time on Twitter in the last several months, you may have gotten lost in the “should/n’t” of it all—in visual arts, in publishing, in education, in music, in film, you name it. You may even remember the AI-related aspects of the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the results of which are believed to set a precedent for other industries moving forward. However, like with all hot topics on social media, we feel it’s important to dive into the details and have conversations about a topic in order to fully understand it. This belief led to us connecting with NOANNE, a Prague-based artistic multi-hyphenate who is able to “[shed] the veil of self-consciousness and [step] into th...
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‘What Kind of Fool’ Are You? The Lovelines Help Us Find Out (Exclusive Interview)
15Oct By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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‘What Kind of Fool’ Are You? The Lovelines Help Us Find Out (Exclusive Interview)

"I love recording with my sister. It’s like dumping a box of Legos on the floor and building something together."- Todd goings, The Lovelines Many musicians consider their bandmates to be like family, but in the case of The Lovelines, the music truly is a family affair. A sibling duo, connecting across the Atlantic, is responsible for making the special sort of sickly-sweet pop music found on The Lovelines' streaming platforms, including a new single, "What Kind of Fool Would Want to Fall in Love?" If you're a fan of dreamy romantics, clever songwriting, and soulful femme vocals--this one is for you. We also come bearing exciting news: Todd Goings, one half of The Lovelines, connected with us here at MendoWerks Magazine and gave us a look into the band's origins, this new singl...
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Introducing… ALLIESUN! (exclusive interview)
19Sep By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Introducing… ALLIESUN! (exclusive interview)

"Everything in life is creative: the way we speak, love, dance, live. [...] We’re just all humans doing our best."- ALLIESUN LA-based DJ and music producer ALLIESUN is someone that's been at the top of our 'Artists to Watch' list for months now. Her tunes are unique, her passion is inspirational, her vibes are immaculate... and we were lucky enough to have a quick chat with her about all things creative, professional, and emotional. Take some time to get to know ALLIESUN now--that way, you're already 'in-the-know' for when she takes over the industry. Read on to find the full interview. Meet ALLIESUN! AM: Hi ALLIESUN! It’s so good to see you again. Since it’s your first time here with us at MendoWerks Magazine, could you please take a moment to introduce yoursel...
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Help! Mercury is in Gatorade! [a Retrograde Survival Guide, ft. Nick Neutronz]
2Sep By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Help! Mercury is in Gatorade! [a Retrograde Survival Guide, ft. Nick Neutronz]

“When the planet Mercury enters apparent retrograde motion, that marks the beginning of a span of misfortune down on Earth.” Wilder Davies, TIME. It’s that time again. What time? Well, we’re currently midway through the oh-so Internet-infamous, ‘Mercury in Retrograde,’ what’s what!  Now, there are a few things you might be thinking:  Oh no, not this again...  Oh no, not THIS again!  Or, perhaps– Oh no, what even IS this?!  Regardless of where you fall on the astrology-reaction-spectrum, this article is for you. That is because we are going to explore what exactly ‘Mercury in retrograde’ refers to, what it means for this particular season, and offer up some tunes to listen to while we wait for this chaotic season to pass.  We also co...
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Meet mvrina, the Wave Artist Whose Music We’ve Been ‘searching’ For. [exclusive interview]
9Aug By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Meet mvrina, the Wave Artist Whose Music We’ve Been ‘searching’ For. [exclusive interview]

"Wave, to me, is about expressing yourself and showing a different, emotional side of yourself that most people wouldn’t usually see."-mvrina In this issue of "Breaking Waves," we connected with North Carolina-based wave artist, mvrina, to chat about her music, what it's like to be a working artist, birthday traditions, and more. mvrina is someone we've been keeping our eye on for a while now, and we're so excited to have gotten a chance to chat with her! To refresh your memory, mvrina is one of the artists featured in this list of some of the best music that's been coming from the wave scene lately. In particular, the music that she makes has a certain gentleness to it that we just can't get enough of. It's perfect for the times where you need to take a deep breath and be a littl...
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Trust Us, “What U Want” is to Get to Know shxde & Ivoryghost. [exclusive interview]
2Aug By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Trust Us, “What U Want” is to Get to Know shxde & Ivoryghost. [exclusive interview]

Have you ever seen a song announcement on social media, and had to scroll back up to read it again, just to make sure you read it right?--to make sure that you weren't dreaming? Well, that was us when shxde and Ivoryghost teased "What U Want" for the first time. For us, there was a genuine moment of shock involved in that reveal-- because in our case, "What U Want" is exactly what we wanted. Even better, we got to connect with both producers for a quick chat about the collaboration, what brought them together for it, and more. Read on for details. Listen to shxde x Ivoryghost - "What U Want" on Spotify: This is one of those songs where you will get sucked in within seconds, but will want to hang on through to the very last beat. While you listen, you're going to get hit with...
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Geanies Interview: ‘Can’t See The Sun’ EP Breaks New Ground
13Jul By SimonNo Comments
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Geanies Interview: ‘Can’t See The Sun’ EP Breaks New Ground

Photo Credit: Adrienne Isom Get ready to experience the Geanies, an electrifying alt-rock band with a bluesy edge. Their highly anticipated debut EP Can't See The Sun is available now through Mule Kick Records. Hailing from Venice, California, Geanies is fronted by talented lead singer and composer, Sean Michael Howe. Despite being just 19 years old, Howe possesses a unique sound and technical prowess that surpasses his years. Joining Howe on this record are Eliot Lorango on bass and Ethan Maxwell on drums, forming a formidable power trio. The EP was produced by KP Hawthorn of Mule Kick Records and Steve Berns at Berns' Fitting Room Studio in LA and the result is a polished and captivating sound. Can't See the Sun pays homage to legendary guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray ...
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The Frst is Bringing the Heat this Summer with “Bruce Lee,” ft. Kellin Quinn & Bronnie (INTERVIEW)
27Jun By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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The Frst is Bringing the Heat this Summer with “Bruce Lee,” ft. Kellin Quinn & Bronnie (INTERVIEW)

Our favorite Nashville-based alt rockers, The Frst, are back again this summer with another banger: “Bruce Lee." This latest song is a collaboration with pop punk legend, Kellin Quinn (Sleeping with Sirens), and British pop-rock queen, Bronnie. This song serves as further proof that The Frst can tackle guitar music from any genre-defying angle they choose--including going as far as dropping 'producer tags' in the opening few beats. The result is always fun. See for yourself-- Check out "Bruce Lee" on Spotify, below. https://open.spotify.com/album/2HJsL2fH2nuMGmEEs9HdvN?si=fjkG7AlAS72LnqrpIa3nUw&nd=1 A Collaboration of Epic Proportions This song is the result of some epic collaborators coming together, so we took some time to get together with singer...
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