Long before she was drawn to artist management, Chloe Mia was grooving to her own beat. “I started off in the performing arts myself. I danced for probably about 10 years in the UK,” she reveals. “As I began to…
Long before she was drawn to artist management, Chloe Mia was grooving to her own beat. “I started off in the performing arts myself. I danced for probably about 10 years in the UK,” she reveals. “As I began to…
Alabama native Tiera Kennedy was inspired by the musical soul of the south. “I grew up in Birmingham and was always surrounded by music since I was young,” she says. “When I was in high school, I met this group…
Mark Everton Gray lives for each beat. “Music does more than speak to me, it envelops me,” he says. “It picks me up when I’m down, it plays me to sleep, it sets the tone, it sets the mood, it…
In a sea of emerging artists, trxvis is riding his own wave. Music is far from just his craft – it’s his entire being. “What makes me stand out is that I am incredibly ambitious and creative,” he says. “I…
Jessica Antoine’s soul glows with national pride. Her upbringing taught her that nothing is to be taken for granted. “Being Haitian and the first generation American experience has absolutely shaped my perspective on life,” she reflects. “Truly having limited resources,…
Pop singer Kaylee Lauren has a wealth of influences from multiple eras. “I get inspired by many different genres and artists. One of my favorite genres I’m obsessed with is 60s and 70s music. I have a playlist called ‘oldies’…
Music fans often point to Spotify success as evidence that their favorite artist has truly made it by supposedly climbing the Everest of mainstream relevance. And independent music artists all know they have to choose a distribution partner that can…
AVIV uses Toronto’s eclectic music landscapes as a canvas for her art. “Living in Toronto has always been such a gift when it comes to music,” she says. “Unlike many other cities, who prevail in specific genres, Toronto has a…
Grace McKagan has a special affinity for rock going back years. Its influence can still be felt in her music, with her own flair layered in. “I really came into my own and loving rock when I was in high…
Simplicity reigns supreme for Tim Ostrowsky-Thomas, better known as the mind behind Morning Crush. “There is a sense of honesty to the music that I’m into,” he says. “It’s about the story, it’s about the lyrics, it’s about the melody.…
Although he might not have known it at the time, Caleb Hearn was building his creative foundation throughout his formative years. “My childhood was extremely influential in shaping the type of songs I write and who I am as an…
Ray Angry considers jazz to be the lifeblood of innovation. “I feel like jazz represents the part of music that deals with creating something out of nothing,” he muses. “I’m not one to lean towards a particular genre. I see…