Fresh off a successful run for her sophomore album, Unapologetically, Kelsea Ballerini has released the first single off of her upcoming third record, “homecoming queen?” Described by Ballerini as a track that allows her to find strength in being vulnerable, “homecoming queen?” is an unfiltered depiction of hidden insecurity. […]
Singer/Songwriter Elise Hayes pairs her sweet and soulful vocals with strikingly witty lyrics to create a refreshing and dynamic sound filled with honest storytelling. Hailing from a small town in New Hampshire, educated at Berklee College of Music in Boston and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hayes’ background is […]
Staying true to her name, singer/songwriter Soulex delivers an absolutely mesmerizing performance infused with pure soul. From the moment singer/songwriter Soulex graced the stage at the Spur East for the 101.7 The Beach Summer Music Party, she instantly captivated in the intimate audience with an alluring power stemming from […]
With his debut EP Half The Man, Northwest Washington based singer/songwriter Van Andrew introduces the most honest version of himself – exploring the trials and tribulations of personal growth as his next chapter as an artist begins to unfold. The 5-song EP is laced with a powerful blend […]
The 1975 have used the first track from their upcoming record, Notes On a Conditional Form, as a call to action during a climate crisis. Titled “The 1975,” as was the introductory track to their previous three records, they open their fourth album with a 5-minute spoke word piece […]
Until now, an artist’s name hasn’t typically given any insight into the type of music they release. Similar to how a book couldn’t be judged by it’s cover, a band couldn’t be judged by their name. But a new name to the scene, LVRBOY, is a self-proclaimed “Sad-Boy” […]
With an ever-present divide in the music industry between new artists and those that have “made it,” one artist is at the forefront of breaking down barriers, and bridging the gap between a young artist with a dream and the industry opportunities available to them. Kellin Quinn has […]
There are very few new artists who can say that they have signed a major-label record deal partnership, turned down a spot in internationally recognized boy band, and are currently being personally mentored by their biggest musical inspiration… but 20 year old singer/songwriter Dylan Brady can – and […]
Pop singer/songwriter Caroline Romano is using her platform and her music to make sure her voice is heard loud and clear as she sings about her generation’s most relevant themes. From the negative effects of social media on body image, to the back-and-forth games in modern relationships, the […]
CMA Fest is one of country music’s biggest weeks – and it’s all for the fans. Originating with the Fan Fair Experience, CMA Fest brings country music legends & rising artists to the same stage and gives fans the opportunity to discover new music and lets them experience […]
When a crowd is absolutely mesmerized during the set of an opening act, with wide smiles on their faces, buzzing with “Who is this?” and “She’s amazing!” – It’s a telltale sign that you’re in the presence of someone extremely special. That was exactly the reaction the crowd had as Abby […]
The concept of a modern boy band fits a compact, universally scripted mold… but in stepping on stage at New York’s Gramercy Theatre on July 25th for their Love Again World Tour, New Hope Club seemingly shattered those boundaries. With a modern classic air about them, New Hope […]
21-year-old Persian singer Gia Woods is an artist who is intent on breaking barriers through her music – creating a bold name for herself by empowering listeners to let their ultimate true colors shine, just as hers shine bright. heirwaves spoke with Gia Woods about her latest single […]
History in the making: an all-female record label has been formed in Nashville. Independent Nashville-based record label Big Loud has launched an imprint that is committed to signing only females: Songs & Daughters. The label will be lead by none other than Grammy-nominated songwriter Nicolle Galyon, who has long […]
New Music Friday July 19th, 2019. An epic day in music: counting in heirwaves’ top 12 most dynamic releases this week. From a legendary new female country music group, to pop music’s most sought after songwriters, and brand new artists to watch – this Friday is one for the books. Sam […]
In the midst of what many have dubbed “bro country,” which has songs left and right about beer and girls in cut-off jeans, Nick Wayne has positioned himself on a different path as an artist. We caught up with him during they Key West Songwriter’s Festival about his songwriting […]
Louisiana-born singer/songwriter Lacy Cavalier moved to Nashville at only 16 to pursue her love of music. From launching her entertainment career on Barney and Friends as a little girl, to more recently opening up for Chase Rice on his U.S tour, Lacy has had a wide range of experiences […]
Cleveland based Alternative/Folk Band Suitcase Runaway is comprised of 4 friends with wildly different backgrounds in music coming together to take the Cleveland music scene by storm. Nick Davenport (Vocals, Lead Guitar), Geoff Webb (Bass), Luke Condrich (Drums/Percussion), and Jared Muller (Keyboard) became friends in high school and took their mutual love […]
Vancouver native Connor Nelson released his debut single “Psychic” just shy of a month prior to graduating high school. The dreamy pop track layers dynamic elements of Connor’s varying influences that are evident throughout his widespread range of YouTube covers from Prince to Tori Kelly, amassing nearly 200,000 […]
As a relatively new name in music, CHARLOTTE’s journey has been far from ordinary – much like the music that she’s created. Having developed a fresh sound that blends soulful melodies with a variety of dynamic pop tones and extraordinarily sincere lyrics, CHARLOTTE’s debut EP Nowhere To Hide captures a […]
Ontario native Madison Kozak always dreamed of making country music. Before becoming a songwriter, and later an artist, she remembers growing up singing along to songs she heard on the radio driving in the car with her dad. “Where I come from, most parents and their kids spend […]
Los Angeles based pop singer/songwriter Alex Kinsey has released his debut solo EP – Party of One. For Alex Kinsey, the orchestration of his debut solo EP did not happen overnight… not even close. In fact, he had the cover picked out nearly three years prior. Having the […]
Los Angeles based pop singer Leon Else opened up about his deeply personal mental health journey through the poignant new video for his song, “Beautiful World.” Sharing candid vlog entries captured right on his phone, directly from his perspective, he gives an insight to the depths of his lowest […]
While growing up in Australia, Jasmin Bade had always dreamed of singing country music. After following that dream to Nashville in 2018, she realized that she had the ability to use her music as a platform to speak about issues she feels strongly about, including mental health awareness. […]
Fresh off the North American leg of LANY’s tour, FLETCHER releases heart-rending breakup track “About You.” The crowd lines West 34th Street on Friday, May 17th 2019 and wraps all the way around the block before flooding into Manhattan’s famed Hammerstein Ballroom. Illuminated by a simple neon red […]
