Independent Artist Interviews

Latest Interview • Oct 9, 2026

James Artissen and Bigg Baggz on Collaboration, Value and The Art Dealer

James Artissen and Bigg Baggz unpack the contrast, creative chemistry and ideas about value behind their five-track collaboration The Art Dealer.

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Oct 9, 2026

Young Hadene on Setbacks, Identity and Building Through They Took Me Down

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Oct 7, 2026

ARGYRO on Melody, Space and the California Mythology of She’s So LA

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Oct 7, 2026

Brandon Armstrong on Building Monk’s Temple Records Outside the Algorithm

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Oct 6, 2026

Zarema on “Child’s Prayer”: Grief, Exile and a Song for Refugee Children

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Oct 2, 2026

Ned Hill on the Songs That Waited and the Trust Behind Saw Jesus at the Park

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Oct 2, 2026

Elvira Kalnik on Grief, Memory and the Raw Emotion Behind “Dad”

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Oct 1, 2026

Zenareeta Turns Her Mother’s Sacrifice Into a Living Musical Legacy on ‘SumuHood’: Interview

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Sep 29, 2026

Sarah Louise Finds Strength in Vulnerability on ‘Different Kind of Girl’

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Sep 29, 2026

Braem Finds Space Beyond the Noise on Debut Album ‘Filum’

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Sep 28, 2026

J Davon Harris Tears It Down and Starts Again Ahead of ‘Long Story Less Long’

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Sep 27, 2026

RealCries on “Loose Noose”: Pressure, Perspective and Finding a Way Back

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Sep 27, 2026

Pain and Hope Can Exist at the Same Time: Frank Vasquez on Recovery, Songwriting and Rebuilding

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Sep 26, 2026

Samuel Virgo on “ICU,” Creative Independence and Seeing Through the Noise

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Sep 26, 2026

Califani on Building a West Coast Rap Identity, Acting Instincts and Her Next Club Record

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Sep 25, 2026

Building a Record in Motion: Maiah Wynne on Hotel Rooms, Self-Production and “Into The Waves”

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Sep 25, 2026

When Grief Becomes Melody: Sid Seth on “Precious Gift,” Restraint and Saying What Conversation Cannot

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Sep 18, 2026

“We All Can Be Vulnerable”: Model Citisin on ‘Letters,’ Hearing Loss and What Comes Next

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Sep 16, 2026

The Quiet Strength of Hope: Eddy Mann on The Unveiling, Faith and Finding Light in the Desert

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Sep 16, 2026

The Magic Trick Beneath the Rock Record: Mark Ciani on Utopia, Memory and Making Music Without Compromise

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Sep 15, 2026

“Get It Right the First Time”: A Brian Lisik Interview About The Slovak Club

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Sep 15, 2026

“Be the Best at Being Yourself”: A Tunsi Interview About ‘Wanna B’ and Creative Independence

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Sep 14, 2026

Abby Nissenbaum on Want To Be Wrong, Queer Art and Finding a Lifeline

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Sep 14, 2026

“Pain Made Worthwhile”: Natalie Shay on ATMOSPHERE, Love and Closing a Chapter

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In conversation.

James Artissen and Bigg Baggz on Collaboration, Value and The Art Dealer

Young Hadene on Setbacks, Identity and Building Through They Took Me Down

ARGYRO on Melody, Space and the California Mythology of She’s So LA

Brandon Armstrong on Building Monk’s Temple Records Outside the Algorithm

Zarema on “Child’s Prayer”: Grief, Exile and a Song for Refugee Children

Ned Hill on the Songs That Waited and the Trust Behind Saw Jesus at the Park

Elvira Kalnik on Grief, Memory and the Raw Emotion Behind “Dad”

Zenareeta Turns Her Mother’s Sacrifice Into a Living Musical Legacy on ‘SumuHood’: Interview

Sarah Louise Finds Strength in Vulnerability on ‘Different Kind of Girl’

Braem Finds Space Beyond the Noise on Debut Album ‘Filum’

J Davon Harris Tears It Down and Starts Again Ahead of ‘Long Story Less Long’

RealCries on “Loose Noose”: Pressure, Perspective and Finding a Way Back

Pain and Hope Can Exist at the Same Time: Frank Vasquez on Recovery, Songwriting and Rebuilding

Samuel Virgo on “ICU,” Creative Independence and Seeing Through the Noise

Califani on Building a West Coast Rap Identity, Acting Instincts and Her Next Club Record

Building a Record in Motion: Maiah Wynne on Hotel Rooms, Self-Production and “Into The Waves”

When Grief Becomes Melody: Sid Seth on “Precious Gift,” Restraint and Saying What Conversation Cannot

“We All Can Be Vulnerable”: Model Citisin on ‘Letters,’ Hearing Loss and What Comes Next

The Quiet Strength of Hope: Eddy Mann on The Unveiling, Faith and Finding Light in the Desert

The Magic Trick Beneath the Rock Record: Mark Ciani on Utopia, Memory and Making Music Without Compromise

“Get It Right the First Time”: A Brian Lisik Interview About The Slovak Club

“Be the Best at Being Yourself”: A Tunsi Interview About ‘Wanna B’ and Creative Independence

Abby Nissenbaum on Want To Be Wrong, Queer Art and Finding a Lifeline

“Pain Made Worthwhile”: Natalie Shay on ATMOSPHERE, Love and Closing a Chapter

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