Music industry analyst Cherie Hu sat with festival mainstay, Rihanna collaborator, electronic star R3HAB. Here’s what we learned.
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7-digit streams & Beats 1 cosigns are nice, but this Aussie star’s here to have a good time.
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The Frank Ocean-approved guitarist/singer/read receipts skeptic goes #nofilter. Enjoy.
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To shed light on how independent artists are increasingly enjoying the benefits of synch opportunities, we turn to AWAL + Kobalt artist BEGINNERS. The LA band recently participated in a campaign for New Balance and their new shoe, the Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit.
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To shed light on how independent artists are increasingly enjoying the benefits of synch opportunities, we turn to AWAL + Kobalt artist BEGINNERS. The LA band recently participated in a campaign for New Balance and their new shoe, the Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit.
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J Cole, the 1975, Chance the Rapper, Rita Ora, and 21 Savage all share this in common: great managers. Here’s how they met them.
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With stadium songs and stand-up jokes in the bank, Stevie and Alan Jukes were made to entertain. Let them do just that and meet Scotland’s next big thing.
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The Kingston-born, Dizzee Rascal-approved genre hopper freestyles about the music business and jokes about Beyonce in the latest #nofilter.
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Our entire team is grateful for a game-changing 12 months. Here’s what we’ve been up to.
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The one-time child stars mean business with a 10/10 pop EP and transparent conversation. Click through for No Filter.
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We're happy to announce a worldwide recordings deal with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and visual artist, Ella Vos. The AWAL recordings deal offers Vos and hwyl records a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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One of the UK’s most slept-on voices joins us for honesty hour in the wake of a head turner album release.
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With big hits under his belt and an always-on brain, Example sits down with us to break down what creators need to keep in mind to maximize every release.
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Austria’s next pop star is making her name with bold aesthetics and and a defiant pop sound. Meet the real Mavi with #nofilter.
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We're happy to announce today a worldwide recordings deal with singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, Gus Dapperton. The AWAL recordings deal offers Dapperton a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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’80s synths, vintage guitars, home city nostalgia and the comforts of the familiar lend themselves to Kevin’s inimitable sound. The singer-songwriter-producer invites us into his world, detailing the things that make his space his own. Step inside.
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With an Apollo, a MacBook Pro, and a collection of vintage synths, Pittsburgh native and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Garrett creates magic. Take a rare peek inside Kevin's childhood music making oasis with episode 1: SPACES| Kevin Garrett.
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10s of millions of streams haven’t made Oklahoma’s rising star any less candid. Laugh your way through the latest #nofilter.
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Happy to announce a worldwide recordings deal with singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin and her label, Never Fade. The AWAL recordings deal offers Aplin and Never Fade a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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The Missy Elliott-approved hip-hop artist takes a break from midterm exams to kick back with some unedited Q&A.
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The Capital Cities alum turned versatile solo artist keeps it real in our new MadLib-inspired interview series. Doodles included.
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We're happy to announce a worldwide deal with singer, songwriter and producer, Kevin Garrett. The AWAL recordings deal offers Garrett a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination, synch licensing and global distribution.
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Career setbacks and ill-timed heartbreak inspired English artist Kyan to fuel hustle with struggle. Now Nile Rodgers is a fan, thousands are tuning in, and life is good.
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At 20, Aussie singer-songwriter Gretta Ray has enough ambition to last a lifetime. Meet the buzzing performer turning listeners into believers with poetic, countrified pop.
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Hayden Maringer and Sean Michael Murray earned their stripes behind the scenes. After Broadway stints and music direction for major stars, the pop rock boys are ready to launch with a group they can call their own.
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The UK talent addresses her YouTube rise, major label experiment and independent ambitions.
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Patrick Droney toured with blues legends and became a Fender poster child without a solo project to his name. On the eve of his debut EP, the Jersey-born Nashville artist shares his journey
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Des Rocs has proven himself a reliable source of larger-than-life anthems with just three songs to his name. Get to know the man restoring glory to the NYC rock scene.
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Balancing behind-the-scenes production work with public-facing projects, longtime mates George Townsend and Adam Kaye have kept busy since they rocketed through BBC’s artist discovery pipeline in 2013 through new music but also podcasts and playlists.
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Pop singer, songwriter, and daydreamer, Kim Petras wants to be the new wave of artists who release music differently: through a freedom to define her sound and herself on her terms, as her own label.
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Actress and singer/songwriter Katelyn Tarver shares insights into her career so far, especially her inspiration behind her latest track, "Labels," and why it's important to break free from labels of all types.
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In celebration of Pride, we chat with singer/songwriter Kat Cunning about how she balances her music with acting, her latest tracks, and how she incorporates queer themes into her music in a personal way.
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After discovering Ray Hodge's music, Modern Machines reached out to collaborate — even though the two had never (and still haven't) met in real life. Here's the story behind the collab and Modern Machines' journey to get there.
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After releasing her 'Bloom' EP earlier this year, R&B-meets-pop songstress Parisalexa talks her newest EP 'FLEXA,' performing at Upstream Music Festival and her upcoming appearance at Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle.
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After hiding behind their trademark lips in photos, WESLEE finally revealed themselves recently. Now, they talk the reasons behind the reveal, their best advice for others defining their aesthetic, and performing at Northside on Friday.
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Recently Matt Simons' latest track, "We Can Do Better," hit a million YouTube views in a month and more than 11 million streams. Here's the story behind the song and Simons' next steps.
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Mental health awareness among musicians is on the rise. Hear the stories of two AWAL artists who both have different but important relationships with the topic.
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Sj's first-ever EP, 'Calabasas,' delves deep into the emotional intricacies of relationships and features collabs with electro duo Tritonal. Get the inside scoop, and watch the video for "If We Could Stay High."
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After taking the stage at our AWAL Showcase at the Great Escape last week, London-based songstress Mina Rose recaps her experience and talks about her ultimate goals as an artist.
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From supporting the Wombats in the UK and EU to selling out much of their own tour, Liverpool's own The Night Cafe talks highs and lows ahead of their performance at The Great Escape.
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DJ, remixer, philanthropist, and artist in his own right, 3LAU left the world of finance to pursue music — and says the key is keeping his creative freedom as an independent artist.
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After receiving massive support from BBC Radio 1 for her music, Tyne recently achieved another major milestone: her first headline show. Hear her story before her appearance at our Great Escape showcase later this month.
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'80s-inspired alt-duo Apre talks inspirations, milestones, and challenges around their debut single "All Yours" and taking the stage at this year's The Great Escape.
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Allowing herself the freedom to evolve, Allie X created opportunities for her music and songwriting career by embracing the mentality of being her own boss.
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Following AWAL's sponsorship of FastForward:Sydney, we chat with Felix Riebl, whose project, Spinifex Gum, breaks down barriers in his native Australia.
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Sydney-based electronic duo Set Mo talks their inspiration, ultimate goals, and why they're releasing a #TrackAMonth throughout 2018 ahead of their appearance on a FastForward: Australia panel.
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While touring the world as a DJ, honing his craft as an artist and a producer, and remixing the work of some of today's top artists, R3HAB has earned 310 million streams. Here's how he does it as an independent artist.
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Along with two Independent Music Awards nominations for Song and Album of the Year, Taylor Grey is also performing at the ceremony later this month in New York City. We chat triumphs, challenges, and IMA excitement with her ahead of the big night.
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We're talking challenges and triumphs, and looking back at SXSW with singer-songwriter — BAUM.
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We're talking challenges, triumphs, and performing in the AWAL EMERGING Official SXSW Showcase at the AWAL House with musician and producer — Bekon.
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