Interviews

SoundCloud’s ‘Ascending’ Program Is The Secret Sauce Behind Your Favorite New Musical Acts

On the heels of its one-year anniversary, we chat with program overseer Chris Milo about its impact.

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Surfing For Daisy Is Sea.Hear.Now 2025’s Shining Hometown Hero

The Asbury Park band speaks with us ahead of their festival debut.

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Independent Artists You Must See At Bourbon & Beyond 2025

Brit Taylor, Chance Emerson, Cale Tyson, Fruition, Kevin Smiley, and Miles Miller chat with us about their upcoming sets.

Lost Together Festival’s Debut Inspires A New Generation Of Programming Tastemakers

Co-founder Malcolm Charles chats with editor Flisadam about the viral events featuring Trippie Redd, Bobby Shmurda, and Slim Jxmmi.

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Trace Talks About Making His Los Angeles Festival Debut At Hard Summer Festival 2025

The Uzbekistan producer spoke with editor Flisadam about his upcoming set.

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The Inaugural Back Cove Music & Arts Festival Is A Much-Needed Platform For Maine’Hometown Heros

Weakened Friends, Cimafunk, and Oshima Brothers chat with editor Flisadam ahead of their performances at Back Cove Music & Arts Festival 2025.