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.
Guitars, Velvet Vocals, and Tarantino Vibes: Sophia Somajo’s Long-Awaited Return
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
Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaSophia Dunn-Walker, French-American filmmaker, Avenir Aveugle, Litige band, indie filmmaker, female filmmakers, women in film, feminist storytelling, underground cinema, art-house film, creative rebellion, punk influence in film, French cinema, French-American artists, legally blind filmmaker, independent film director, avant-garde cinema, underground art scene, challenging the system, cinematic feminism, rebellion in the arts, punk ethos in cinema, challenging patriarchy in art, visceral female narratives, empowering women in cinema
Interview: Naya Rockers talks about the true meaning of “Higher Education”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaReggae, Naya Rockers, Interview, higher education, Jamaica, Jamaican, Stephen Marley, Sister Nancy, Mad Professor
RIKKI LUMI - FIRST SIGNAL FROM THE LUMIVERSE
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina Mendozarikki lumi, rikki lumi interview, rikki lumi music, lumiverse album, rikki lumi sun and moon, space pop artist, cosmic pop, fantasy music universe, cinematic pop, music and identity, ocean and moon symbolism, new artists to watch 2025, rising female artist, alternative pop 2025
Rook Monroe’s “Fever” Is a Psychedelic Journey Through Myth and Modern Consciousness
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaRook Monroe, Fever, SLIM EP, Warner Records, new single, new music, alt-pop, psychedelic rock, experimental rap, alternative music, 2025, Californialand, Honey, L’Eggo My Ego, The Chainsmokers, Rihanna, Jeremih, Aminé, Los Angeles
Sophie West Turns Miles into Music with Her Debut EP “Long Time Coming”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaSophie West, Long Time Coming, EP, Long Time Coming EP, americana, country, blues, alt, alternative, female singer, singer songwriter, debut
Walking on Water: The Grand Mess Discusses Debut EP, Live Recording at Nightbird, and Artistic Truth
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaInterview, The Grand Mess, walking on Water, Ep, Nightbird Studios, live, recording, album, debut, electronic, electronica, producer
Don’t Feed “The Vulture”: A Story of Vulnerability and Strength in Kiara NGL’s New Single
Escarlina MendozaKiara, The Vulture, new single, indie artist, independent music, female artist, alternative pop, Lana Del Rey vibes, emotional song, heartbreak, betrayal, empowerment, new music 2025, upcoming album, indie pop, singer-songwriter
Where Voices and Vision Collide: Valerie Morehouse & Jeffery David
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaValerie Morehouse vocal coach, Valerie Morehouse, Jeffery David music producer, Jeffery David, artist development tips, vocal health for singers, voice technique guide, indie artist career advice, music industry insights, artist longevity strategies, managing tours and performances, building lasting music careers, artist mentorship, songwriting mentorship, indie music success tips, artist management insights, cultivating artist creativity, building a music legacy, music industry coaching
D’arcy is not going to let “One Night” ruin everything
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaD’arcy, One Night, Alt rock, rock, punk, pop-punk, alternative, UFO, music video
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
Seattle Rapper Yonny Expands His Vision with “Everywhere, But Always (Deluxe)”
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaYonny, Everywhere But Always Deluxe, Seattle rap, new hip hop releases, Ambré, Sango, deluxe album, City in Motion, Blue Door remix, Jumbo Jet, I Am, hip hop 2025, Seattle music, expanded album, new tracks, rap collaborations, music news, indie hip hop, album release
From Medicine to Music Videos: Grant Rivers on Reinvention and Storytelling Across Generations
Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaGrant Rivers, Grant Rivers actor, Grant Rivers Productions, late life career reinvention, from medicine to acting, physician turned actor, storytelling across generations, vocal health expertise in acting, independent film production, senior actors in film, music video performers over 80, commercials and indie film roles, acting after retirement, elder representation in media, reinventing yourself at 80, inspiring late life career changes
How B Martin Transformed His Music Career Into a Marketing Empire
Rival OnlineEscarlina MendozaB Martin, Brendan Martin, music marketing expert 2025, Spotify algorithm strategy, ethical music marketing, viral music campaigns, AI in music marketing, music industry business strategies, artist development marketing, digital marketing for musicians, marketing empire in music industry, authentic artist promotion, building fan engagement systems, content strategy for musicians, A-list music collaborations, Spotify playlist strategy, music marketing automation, career transformation in music industry, holistic artist marketing approach, independent artist success tools, scaling music careers with AI
AVATARI’s “Hold On” Delivers a Confessional Rock Ballad of Survival and Renewal
Rival Online, New MusicEscarlina MendozaAVATARI, Hold On, new single, alternative rock, indie music, cinematic video, resilience, rising artist, confessional lyrics, emerging singer-songwriter, music video release, indie rock, emotional ballad
New Music Round‑Up for a memorable weekend listening experience
