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February Artist Spotlights đź’«
Discover fresh artist reviews and exclusive interviews in the February edition of our monthly highlights – your next favorite track awaits!
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"Sally" by Kelsie Kimberlin
East Coast-based, Ukrainian-born alt-pop artist Kelsie Kimberlin has truly run the gambit in showcasing their unique abilities to create a diverse body of work through their musical medium. From anthemic calls to action to sentimental ballads, their humanitarian philosophical approach to their songwriting has anchored their work from the beginning, giving fans a feeling of connection with the artist’s deepest altruistic beliefs. Their latest single “Sally” proves to follow this theme as it chronicles the deep personal tragedy of losing a loved one amidst a national tragedy and the resilience it takes to pick yourself up after all feels hopeless.
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“Debo Ray” by Debo Ray
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“Yellowstone” by The Post
 | UNIVERSAL MUSIC VIP PRESS INTERVIEW “Love & Hyperbole” by Alessia Cara
Q: The visuals related to Love & Hyperbole have included vibrant shades of red. Sometimes they stand out against black, sometimes they’re integrated into the environment. How would you say these visuals relate to the themes of the album? Alessia Cara: I have always related colors, shapes, and whole universes to every song and project of mine. I don’t know if that’s related to the thing I have called synesthesia—which always sounds fake. But it’s very true and real for me. I see colors when I hear sounds. That has always been a catalyst for how I want the different album worlds to look like. It has inspired a lot of the visuals because I have so many images in my mind. For Love & Hyperbole, the obvious answer would be love. You know, we see the imagery of red for Valentine’s Day and things like that. But I also think the specific wine color that’s on the album cover felt very sophisticated and rich. It has a warmth to it with cool undertones, and I think the contrast between the warmth and the coolness were very indicative of what the album means to me. It’s all about contrast and how we need contrast in life. I think that’s what makes life beautiful—the negative and the positive working in tandem. |
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