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Get to Know: Era Lø [Exclusive Interview]

19Jul

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Get to Know: Era Lø [Exclusive Interview]

Earlier this year, we connected with Reno's own music producer, singer, virtual music festival founder, and mental health advocate, Era Lø. We chatted about her background in social services and how this experience has informed her artistry as well as about some exciting events she's been working on all summer, including her very own virtual music festival, which is scheduled for September. Coming up this month, Era Lø will be performing at Cypress in Reno as part of a Fem DJ Showcase on July 20, as well as during a benefit stream for Palestinian Families on Twitch on July 27. Without further ado, let's dive in. A Chat with Era Lø AM: Thanks for chatting with us! Would you please take a moment to introduce yourself to our MendoWerks readers? Era Lø: Hola Mariposa...

17Jul

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Artist Spotlight: LYFFE

If you're looking for a new artist to check out, then you've come to the right place: in this first edition of MendoWerks Magazine's 'Artist Spotlight' column, we are highlighting LYFFE, an up-and-comer in Chicago's underground electronic music scene. Something we really appreciate about LYFFE is that he creates music that actually gets people dancing--even if, like me, they aren't the sort of folks who often dance. Throughout his discography, you will find nothing but high energy tunes that are going to inspire movement in one way or another. At the same time, despite the energy, some of his tracks retain that particular kind of moodiness generally found in the slower, softer OG wave music that's best saved for a deep listening session rather than the dance floor. As LYFFE has rel...

Saint Samuel Tells the True Story Behind New Song, “Hit and Run” [Exclusive Interview]

4Apr

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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 ...

On Glitch Art, Internet Music, & More: a Conversation with skxllflower [Exclusive Interview]

14Dec

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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-...

An Artist with a Boundless Vision: NOANNE on debut single “Goodwill”, AI-assisted creative process, and more [exclusive interview]

28Nov

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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 the...

‘What Kind of Fool’ Are You? The Lovelines Help Us Find Out (Exclusive Interview)

21Oct

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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 single...

Introducing… ALLIESUN! (exclusive interview)

19Sep

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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 yourself ...