Ella Jane's first EP as an independent artist, Sparkwheel, is her best work yet. The record can be summarized by bubbly production, snappy presentation, and golden imagery. Emphasis on the imagery – the album cover is incredibly on point to the sonic and lyrical visuals. A partly cloudy spring evening in LA is Ella’s backdrop. She wears black, her tattoos are vivid, and the sun shines perfectly on a chunk of her hair, showcasing red dye. This is exactly the woman and setting I feel like I’ve...

"Weight On Me" cover art Rising British R&B singer Debbie released a new single, “Weight On Me” on June 12th, following a new record deal with Warner Records, a Brit Award nomination, and an opening slot with Sienna Spiro. The song first debuted on A COLORS SHOW, a platform where artists perform songs in a minimalistic setting with a monochromatic color background that directs listeners attention to the artist’s raw talent. The production, by Luis Navidad, is relaxed. It’s reduced to only...

How is it possible that the busiest calendar season I’ve probably ever had has come to an end? This spring, I published 25-ish articles (and wrote many more), took 16 credit hours, and kept up four side hustles. I keep two consistent playlists a year: for spring and summer, and for fall and winter. So, what was my soundtrack this spring? I kicked off my spring and summer playlist with a couple songs from summer 2022, a result of Nashville breaking 70 degrees starting in March (I’m used to...