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Popdust On Record: Gina Alice

Popdust On Record: Gina Alice

You can’t get much closer to a real-life Disney princess than Gina Alice. A prodigy in her own right, she was an internationally acclaimed pianist by age 8. Music is just something that comes naturally to her. So it comes as no surprise that Gina Alice is one of the most qualified musicians of our […]

Inside The Iconic Career Of J. Rey Soul

Inside The Iconic Career Of J. Rey Soul

J. Rey Soul was pretty much destined for stardom. Auditioning for The Voice of the Philippines in 2013 as Jessica Reynoso, she quickly captivated the world with her powerful vocals and infectious personality. By choosing Team Apl, as in apl.de.ap of the legendary Black Eyed Peas, Reynoso’s life was about to change…and fast. While Reynoso […]

POPDUST ON RECORD: DAYGLOW

POPDUST ON RECORD: DAYGLOW

I sit down with Dayglow the week of his album release. We’re calling it his debut album, but to be fair to him, he’s released a few mega-successful EP’s that have solidified him as a key voice in the indie scene. Let’s back up to 2018, where Dayglow created a sonically sound EP, Fuzzybrain. Many […]

Cali-based Alt-Rock Trio Rec Hall Talks Touring, Surf Culture, and New Music

Cali-based Alt-Rock Trio Rec Hall Talks Touring, Surf Culture, and New Music

Southern California-based trio Rec Hall, made up of John Barry (vocals, guitar), Lance Meliota (drums), and Ben Tyrell (guitar, bass) burst onto the scene in 2021 with breakout single “She Doesn’t Get It.” The song, over the next two years, slowly but organically gained traction, now accumulating over 20 million streams, and led to the […]

Akira Galaxy: Rockstar, Poet

Akira Galaxy: Rockstar, Poet

Akira Galaxy is part rockstar, part poet, and full romantic. We talked to her at SXSW 2024 about her debut EP, “What’s Inside You.”

Exclusive Interview: Obai On His Debut Album, svnteen

Exclusive Interview: Obai On His Debut Album, svnteen

At 17 years old, most of us were day-dreaming about our crushes, hopelessly scrolling through social media fantasizing about the glorious day when we don’t live with our parents. Unless you’re Obai, one of Gen-Z’s hottest rising stars who just seems to understand the industry so early into his career. His music has a hint […]