Amaal
Somali-Canadian R&B artist Amaal finds her power by being vulnerable in her music & lyrics. It’s in that open & truthful space where she heals her own wounds by creating music that helps to break down barriers and encourages other women to connect with the universal experiences she sings about. Amaal’s lyrics also deeply intertwine […]
Alaena
After being in a few metal bands, like Winds of Plague, grunge-pop artist, Alaena, has embarked on her solo pop career. Not only is her music a euphoria-inducing experience, but she also has an out of this world personality. Her latest single “I Wanna” is a song about frustrating love and the vicious cycle of […]
The Lumineers – III – Album Review
Two-time Grammy-nominated band, The Lumineers, released their third album, III, on Friday the 13th. It follows their debut self-titled album, which came out in 2012, and Cleopatra, their second album that dropped in 2016, both of which went platinum. Band members Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites, Lauren Jacobson, Stelth Ulvang, Byron Isaacs, and Brandon Miller met […]
Purple Disco Machine
Say the words ‘Purple Disco Machine’ to a house music fan and watch their face instantly light up. As long-term house heads and followers of Defected Records since we were teenagers, you’d be surprised to learn that it wasn’t until New Year’s Eve 2019 that we actually found ourselves parting at a Defected night (I […]
Mosa Wild
On the heels of the release of their debut EP Talking in Circles and with an upcoming headlining show at OMEARA in London, indie quartet Mosa Wild is solidifying themselves as one of the best up-and-coming British indie bands. Although they have have been previously compared to the likes of other British indie acts […]
MADDEE
MADDEE, a 20-year-old electronic-soul artist from Toronto, will reel you in with her effortless vocals and jazz-infused vibe. She recently put out a new single called “Clouds,” where she meshes her usual jazz sound with a bit of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica. The singer has opened for artists like Willow Smith, Lil’ Yachty, and Tennyson […]