INTERVIEW: James Laurent Breaks Down the Making of “Dangerous Love” and “Degen Z”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaJames Laurent, Midnight Speeding, Dangerous Love, record, music, single, album, alt, singer, songwriter
Shitty Princess Talks “Same Stars” and the Emotional Spark Behind Her New Era
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaShitty Princess, Same Stars, EDM 2015, dance pop, DJ producer interview, electronic music, new music 2025, Princessfest, women in EDM, festival culture, pop electronic, artist spotlight
Awakening the Heart: How Rina Rain’s New Release Invites Listeners Into a Brighter, More Connected World
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J Rawls talks about the magic behind “Midnight Angel”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaJ Rawls, Solene, pop, R&B, Jazz, jazz-hop, hip-hop, alt, electropop, collab, midnight angel, interview
Leo Sawikin Charts New Territory with His New Single “Where I’m Running”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaLeo Sawikin, Where I'm Running, The Edge of Everything EP, Phil Ek, The Shins producer, Fleet Foxes producer, indie rock, singer-songwriter, New York music, Till You're Somebody Else, Jumping From So High, new music 2025, Coldplay, Muse, Maroon 5, Max Yassky, alternative music
Crafting Brands That Connect: Lessons from Khawaja Wohaib’s Marketing Journey
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaKhawaja Ahmed Wohaib, brand strategist, marketing expert, global marketing, PepsiCo campaigns, 7UP FoodiesWithoutBorders, brand storytelling, purpose-driven marketing, sustainability marketing, design thinking, advertising insights, cultural marketing, New York creative scene
Judy Whitmore Brings Christmas Magic Early with “The Ghosts of Christmas Past”
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Interview: The Healing Sound of Akshara’s “CLONES”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaAkshara, CLONES EP, new album, new music, 2025, Rival Magazine, alternative R&B, soulful music, Indian roots, healing music, female artist, self-acceptance, stillness, emerging artists.
Jesse Kove on Fire, Focus, and Finding His Voice in Film
Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaJesse Kove, The Last Firefighter, President Down Tubi, action film actor, drama and action films, actor career insights, firefighter movie, fight choreography, classic 80s action film vibe, finding voice in film, versatility in acting, actor learning process, actor insights on teamwork, engaging audiences emotionally, career development in Hollywood, leading and supporting roles, action-drama-comedy mix
LinoXren Steps Out in Beverly Hills as His New Album Drops
Rival Online, New MusicHeather KoeppLinoXren, Plastic Made, LinoXren new album, LinoXren Beverly Hills, French-American artist, Los Angeles music scene, FML Magazine event, hip-hop and pop fusion, rap and pop-rock influences, Marseille artist, UCLA music industry graduate, cross-cultural music, introspective rap album, modern hip-hop, social media influence in music
Sophia Dunn-Walker on Vision, Rebellion, and the Art of Staying Dangerous
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Interview: Naya Rockers talks about the true meaning of “Higher Education”
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RIKKI LUMI - FIRST SIGNAL FROM THE LUMIVERSE
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Rook Monroe’s “Fever” Is a Psychedelic Journey Through Myth and Modern Consciousness
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Sophie West Turns Miles into Music with Her Debut EP “Long Time Coming”
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Walking on Water: The Grand Mess Discusses Debut EP, Live Recording at Nightbird, and Artistic Truth
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Where Voices and Vision Collide: Valerie Morehouse & Jeffery David
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D’arcy is not going to let “One Night” ruin everything
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Dorsten’s “Hush” Captures the Tension Between Love and Control
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaDorsten, Hush, indie, rock, folk, alternative, alt, duo, single release, single, new music
Marie-Ann Hedonia Rebuilds Sound and Identity on “Solar Eclipse”
New Music, Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaMarie-Ann Hedonia, Solar Eclipse EP, electronic music, experimental music, synth pop, dark ambient, Baltimore artists, Casey Desmond, Black Kite, Delia Liedershuh, The Galaxy Electrick, modular synthesis, independent electronic music
