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Trevor Jackson Opens a New Musical Chapter with Single ‘Friend of a Friend’

by Rebecca Eugene August 7, 2025
written by Rebecca Eugene

Trevor Jackson is stepping back into the spotlight with his latest release, “Friend of a Friend.”  The track offers a glimpse into what he describes as his most revealing and emotionally honest project yet.

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KUN gives a gift to LA with Sold-Out ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’ B-Day Performance

by Zipporah Pruitt August 6, 2025
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On August 2nd, Chinese artist 蔡徐坤 Cai Xu Kun, famously known as KUN, helmed his sold-out first-ever U.S. headlining show, ”KUN: ONE NIGHT ONLY” at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA.  We got up close and personal to view the unforgettable performance, which doubled as a celebration with fans in honor of his 27th birthday and introduced the next stage in his solo career.

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ONE TO WATCH: Exclusive Interview with Singer-Songwriter Ben Ellis

by Lucy Niederman January 15, 2024
written by Lucy Niederman

Born and raised in Wales, independent artist and singer-songwriter Ben Ellis is most certainly one to watch.

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Scarlett Taylor Shapeshifts on ‘Hallows’

by Staff January 12, 2024
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When intuition calls, Scarlett Taylor listens. The New York artist—who wields a crystal ball or a pack of tarot cards just as deftly as a microphone—has always had a penchant for the spiritual: since February 2023, she has released a new single at each new moon and full moon, reflecting her own cycle of fluctuating creative energy and her attunement with the cosmos. “On the full moon, I try to release something I just made, like the culmination of everything I’m moving towards,” she explains. “On the new moon, I try to release something that I’ve been holding onto for a while. It’s become a very beautiful thing for me.” The songs range from stripped-back demos to skittering hyperpop productions, and while Taylor’s eerie vocal melodies and creeping instrumentals evoke visions of ancient rituals, her lyrics feel simultaneously timeless and deeply rooted in 21st century life, dealing in concepts as contemporary as internet addiction and as lofty as cosmic destiny.

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Now, Taylor is experimenting with a new sound. In her live performances, the singer reimagines her songs as howling rock jams, dialing the energy up to eleven and harnessing the reciprocal power of a live audience. Backed by a live band, the songs take on a new shape, an energy that Taylor knew had to be captured. “People were really liking the sound,” she says. “So we just decided to go in and record it.” Taylor and the band took to the studio in May to record Hallows, a rock-ified iteration of six previously released songs interspersed with fresh interludes. Infused with new energy and instrumentation, the songs take on a new life: “Veil (perfect timing),” the last of Taylor’s singles to be released on the new moon, transforms from a glitchy, stripped-back electronic meditation to a raucous jam session as Taylor’s voice soars above screaming guitars and crashing drums. The song is a celebration of love and destiny, inspired by a wedding Taylor attended between two witches. She was particularly moved by the story of one of the brides, who had lived as a man before meeting her partner and only recently transitioned. “In two years’ time, in perfect timing, she’s completely changed her life,” Taylor explains. “She has a new name, lives in a new state. It’s just crazy to think that two years ago she had a completely different life.”

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For Taylor, transformation is always right around the corner. Through her rediscovery of the songs on Hallows, she unlocks a new form, one born from the electric energy of her live show. Guided by her instinct and intuition, the songwriter follows where the energy leads, shapeshifting between genres and exploring different production styles with each changing moon. “I feel more like I’m finding the song than like I’m thinking of it,” she explains. “It’s sort of like I’ve always known it was there, but I just had to rediscover it.”

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Perry Maysun’s Song ‘Orphanage’

by Staff January 12, 2024
written by Staff

Even on the heels of a fresh album release, Perry Maysun always has a new project up his sleeve. The prolific Westchester rapper, who often spends days at a time cooking up beats and verses in his room, churned out a new release every month in 2023, and he doesn’t show signs of stopping any time soon. “I love making music and I have ideas 24/7,” he says, “but I don’t like putting out loose singles. It just doesn’t feel as fulfilling as knowing all the songs have a home. I’m a sucker for an album.” It comes as no surprise, then, that even Maysun’s latest collaborations have given way to larger releases: a partnership with fellow New York rapper Young Wabo has already yielded a mixtape (Warping Time) and a full-length album (Peace Blessings Be), which both boast introspective, poetic verses over soul-lifting alternative hip hop grooves. “We made Warping Time in my room in like four days,” Maysun remembers. “And then we started working on Peace Blessings Be, too. He stayed in my house for like a month. We were just creating, creating, creating. It was like lightning in a bottle.”

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Not every song he creates makes it onto an album like Peace Blessings Be, but Maysun is a firm believer that every track deserves a home. Songs that didn’t originally find their way onto full albums can be found on Maysun’s Reverie mixtapes, a series of projects that serve as a refuge for the sonic misfits. “I love these songs, they’re great,” Maysun says. “But they’re like orphans. Reverie is my song orphanage. I have a great time puzzling them together and making a beautiful sequence of songs.” The collections range in size—Reveries I and II are quick 6-song EPs, while III and IV make up full-length albums. For Maysun, there’s no point in holding onto the music he makes: it belongs out in the world. “People think that if you put out too much music, it saturates you,” he reflects. “But you can’t saturate yourself. Why would you want to be less of yourself? When a color is saturated, it’s the most pungent.” To fans who might find his relentless release schedule a bit dizzying, Maysun has only one thing to say: “Keep up.”

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An Exclusive Interview with Knox and His Latest Single ‘Not The 1975’

by Lucy Niederman July 25, 2023
written by Lucy Niederman

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Knox is a talented singer-songwriter rapidly ascending within the music industry. Within the last year and a half, he has signed to Atlantic Records and built a strong fanbase via TikTok, with one of his videos featuring his hit track “Sneakers” reaching nearly 2 million views overnight. “Sneakers” now has over 23 million streams across streaming platforms.

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Introducing Alicia Creti & Her Musical Might: An Interview

by Lucy Niederman June 6, 2023
written by Lucy Niederman

This past Friday, R&B/pop singer-songwriter, Alicia Creti released her first standalone single, “Strange”. Born in Montreal, Canada, Creti has recently been signed to Atlantic Records and since then has been on a roll of releasing powerful music.

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Interview With Musician Meg Baird

by Britt Trachtenberg January 25, 2023
written by Britt Trachtenberg

Meg Baird referred to her new album as consolable. In ‘Furling’ (2023), she explored various memories, daydreams, and conversations. With a misty sound, Baird moved the reader through loose threads. Her beautiful voice remained unmistakable. Dubby Bristol ambiences and 1960s English folk music became clear album influences. ‘Furling’ (2023) became Baird’s fourth solo album.

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Singer-songwriter THOMASINA talks her new music, inspirations, and more

by Bianca Brutus January 18, 2022
written by Bianca Brutus

With singles such as “Not Over” and “Where Do All the Good Boys Go?,” THOMASINA is a pop starlet on the rise. 

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Exclusive: TikTok Star Meredith Bull Talks Going Viral, New Music, and more | Create + Conversate

by Ashlee Dell’Arciprete July 14, 2021
written by Ashlee Dell’Arciprete

In the Season 1 finale of Create & Conversate, our host Katherine Tinsley saw down with musician and TikTok star, Meredith Bull.

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🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin 🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin brought charisma, control, and creativity to every second of his Shrine set.

Kai On Tour gave fans in LA a front-row seat to his evolution as an artist, and it was nothing short of iconic. 👏

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🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with 🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with “The Paper” — the sharp new workplace comedy making headlines. 🖋️ We sat down with the cast + creators in an exclusive video interview to talk inspiration, improv, and bringing chaos to the copy desk. 🎬✨

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🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Steal 🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Stealing open up about stepping into this gritty new story, the challenges on set, and why this film is unlike anything they’ve done before.

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Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in the world. We put our detective skills to work at @resortsworldlv to see if it lives up to the hype 🎰 🪩🥂💃🕺

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When French comfort food, @marthastewart48 hospita When French comfort food, @marthastewart48 hospitality, and @parisvegas combine you get @thebedfordbymarthastewart 🇫🇷🤤 Our recent trip to the legendary homemaker’s restaurant in Las Vegas had us positively stuffed.

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@zkdlin performs ‘Mhmm’ at his solo tour #KaiO @zkdlin performs ‘Mhmm’ at his solo tour #KaiOn in Los Angeles ✨

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@zkdlin performs ‘Rover’ 🚗⚠️ at #KaiOn @zkdlin performs ‘Rover’ 🚗⚠️ at #KaiOn in Los Angeles ✨ 

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A @weareone.exo throwback from @zkdlin at his firs A @weareone.exo throwback from @zkdlin at his first ever solo tour, #KaiOn 🐺✨ This is ‘Growl’ 

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🎶 Meet @hitgs_offcl — the K-Pop girl group ma 🎶 Meet @hitgs_offcl — the K-Pop girl group making waves at KCON 2025. In our exclusive, they open up about growth, music, and their U.S. debut story.

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📍 Culture has a new home. Complex x ESPN’s fl 📍 Culture has a new home. Complex x ESPN’s flagship opening blended sport, sound, and style into an experience that set the tone for what comes next.

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🔥 Korean rock band @xdinaryheroes_official kick 🔥 Korean rock band @xdinaryheroes_official kicked off their LA show at the Hollywood Palladium with an electrifying performance of “Beautiful Life” 🎶✨

🌌 “The track’s soaring lyrics and layered sound made for the perfect introduction.” 🎸💥

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🎶🎤 Legends and rising stars took over Newark 🎶🎤 Legends and rising stars took over Newark for Rock the Bells 2025—Busta Rhymes, Redman, Scarface, Remy Ma, and more brought hip-hop’s past, present, and future to life. Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with DJ Kid Capri on the decks, this was a celebration you won’t forget! 🙌

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“Freakier Friday” flips back into theaters August 16! 🔄

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Enter for a chance to WIN tickets to the hottest s Enter for a chance to WIN tickets to the hottest show of the summer at the Hollywood Bowl in LA on August 27! Get ready to dance the night away with the legendary Charlie Wilson, known for his timeless funk hits, the iconic Grammy magnet “Babyface,” and the smooth, soulful vibes of K-Ci Hailey. Don’t miss your chance to witness these music legends light up the stage—enter now and let the magic begin! 🌟🎶

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SomeTHING was in the air last week at the NY premi SomeTHING was in the air last week at the NY premiere and special screening of @wednesdaynetflix season 2! 🤍
We caught up with @tonytost, the visionary writer We caught up with @tonytost, the visionary writer and director behind ‘AMERICANA’, ahead of its theatrical release on August 15. 🎬🇺🇸

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We attended a special screening of ‘AMERICANA’ We attended a special screening of ‘AMERICANA’ at @desertfivespotny, where indie cinema met intimate conversation. 👏👏

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Bad Bunny’s residency wasn’t just a concert — it was an experience. A love letter to Puerto Rico wrapped in lights, rhythms, and moments that made the whole arena feel like family. 🎶🌴🇵🇷

🔗: https://theknockturnal.com/i-was-there-bad-bunnys-residency-show-was-more-than-a-concert-it-was-a-love-letter-to-puerto-rico/

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Three days. Endless fan chants. Rows of K-beauty b Three days. Endless fan chants. Rows of K-beauty booths. Idol stages that made the entire arena feel like one heartbeat. KCON 2025 was a celebration of music, style, and the fandom that makes it all unforgettable. 🎶♥️

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