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 ​ TW :Body Dismorphic Tendencies and Eating Disorders mentioned  Eat Less, Smile More is a powerful and honest look at body image issues, a topic that, with the popularity of social media, is of great importance. Alex Kolo's lyricism helps you step into the perspective of a person whk knows they are healthy but feels they are "never enough." The line "Maybe if I eat less I'll smile more" shows how easy it is to believe that restricting yourself will lead to happiness. ​The song's most powerful moment for me comes with "Thought I was in control / But now I'm just cold." This shows how dieting can quickly take over and leave you feeling empty.  But the lyrics aren't the only thing that make this song great, Alex's vocals really help to encapsulate the emotions of the song , building onto the masterpiece. ​In an era where  "Skinny-Tok" is on the rise and fatphobia is normalized this song is needed now more than ever. It'...

  Blending rock, indie, house, and soul trap, Niara is an artist who refuses to be confined to a single genre. Born in Croatia and now based in London, Niara’s music reflects a global palette of influences wrapped in bold storytelling and emotionally resonant lyrics. With her debut EP "Via Dolorosa" making waves and her highly anticipated mixtape "lover bird" on the horizon, Niara continues to expand her artistry while centering queerness, healing, and fierce authenticity. We caught up with Niara to talk about her journey, inspirations, and what’s next. Tori: Your music blends rock, indie, house, and soul trap—a bold combination. How did you develop such a genre-fluid sound? Niara:I've always listened to everything, and I feel like most people nowadays do. Whenever I ask people what they listen to, they usually say "everything, as long as it's good music." I’m the same. I love how cunty pop is, how soulful R&B is, how fierce rap is, and th...

 "The Good Doods' new EP, Pink Bush, is a fun project with a bunch of diversity. What impressed me most is that, though The Good Doods are often to be considered  a rap only band, I  got hints of rock and country throughout the project. The EP starts with "Let it Wash", a track full of positive and uplifting energy. The outro emphasizes the inspiring message of the song with the lyrics "you can get it right, keep on keeping on". "Smoove" takes an approach that's both indie rock-ish mixed with rap. The song oddly enough reminds me of Hollywood's dreamy and peaceful depiction of Los Angeles, California. The opening vocals on "This or That" have a country-like twang that any Southerner like myself would recognize, but at the end, it's more like a rock and roll song, especially with the lyrics "dance with the devil and dance with me". "Seamstress" is the most rap-like song on the album; it gave me a nostalgic ...

Australian hip-hop artist Decaf is making his presence felt with the release of his powerful EP, "SCENE IS BELIEVING." We sat down with the rising star to discuss the inspiration behind his music, his creative process, and how his roots in Western Sydney have shaped his unique sound. Tori: Your EP "SCENE IS BELIEVING" has been making waves in the Australian hip-hop scene. What inspired the title, and what message do you hope listeners take away from the EP? Decaf: The title is a play on the phrase "seeing is believing." It's something I wrote in my notes app a long time ago, which is how a lot of my songs come about—I'll just write down wordplay or little puns and then pull them into something bigger. From the start, I knew I wanted to make a project that acted as a snapshot of the Sydney/Australian scene. For the longest time, I was making music with no audience and felt isolated. It wasn't until I found this incredible music being made around...