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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singer/songwriter Corey Kilgannon has released his new single, “Home of the Estranged,” a wildly powerful track that narrates the inner monologue of a broken modern world dreaming of peace, unity, and acceptance. With a history of allowing his lyrics to encompass an honest vulnerably, Kilgannon’s music has often shed […]
There is an element of Cooper & Gatlin’s dynamic as a duo that instantly resonates with listeners – making you feel as if you’ve known them forever when, in fact, they’ve only just released their third single. The Tennessee born, LA based, brother-sister alternative-pop team captivate their audience […]
Country Singer/Songwriter Liddy Clark opens up about her powerful single “Shot Down (Stand Up)” – a narrative for changing the conversation and speaking out on the urgent issue of gun violence in our country. Having grown up in Parkland, Florida, the news of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting hit […]
Kinsey performs his debut solo single “Simple” for heirwaves acoustic sessions. After being one half of the winning duo on the final season The X-Factor U.S in 2013, Alex Kinsey has released his debut solo single “Simple,” under the label Kinsey. The track showcases Kinsey’s bold, sultry vocals […]
Greg Holden calls from L.A just hours before he released his new record, World War Me and opens up to heirwaves about overcoming the challenges presented to him while making this record, the prevalent social and political influences, and the freedom of producing the record on his own. “It’s a very introspective record,” Holden […]
Art Basel’s recent event, The Urban Art Fair, which featured The Private Jet Experience curated by The Most Famous Artist and SelfieCircus as well as the various wall murals curated by Spok Brillor and were the inspiration behind self proclaimed Sad-Pop artist 13 year old Cloe Wilder’s music video […]
thank u, next gen. Ariana Grande has partnered with the nonprofit HeadCount.org to encourage fans to register to vote at her Sweetener World Tour shows. “Together, we designed #thankunextgen, a program to help Ariana’s fans make their voices heard,” Headcount shared on Twitter. The tour kicked off in Albany on March […]
Maren Morris’s new album, GIRL has broken the record for the largest streaming week ever for a country studio album by a woman. With over 24 million streams in its first week, Maren Morris’ sophomore album is making history, claiming the spot previously held by Carrie Underwood’s 2018 record, Cry Pretty. GIRL debuted […]
Amy Wilcox takes us behind the song & performs her new single “Fortune Teller” for heirwaves Acoustic Sessions. Follow Amy: Twitter // Instagram
Nashville singer/songwriter Savannah Keyes performed a stunning stripped down rendition of her single “Hypocrite” on heirwaves Acoustic Sessions. “Since forever, I have been the girl telling the person beside her that we should embrace who we are and love our flaws. Yet, when I was home alone, I […]
Canyon City’s latest single “When I Fell” will make you want to fall in love over and over again. The track, which Canyon City’s Paul Johnson wrote just 2 weeks after meeting his now-wife, is filled with beautiful, simple details that narrate the intoxicating feeling of falling in love. […]
Los Angeles based alternative/electronic singer-songwriter Zealyn opened up to heirwaves about the release of her latest single “Faster Now.” The radiantly delicate track carries out a sheer vulnerability lyrically with a stunning idyllic melody that embodies a feeling of facing fears and moving forward. “‘Faster Now‘ is an extremely […]
Welsh rock band Pretty Vicious may be comprised of four mates from a small town – but there is definitely nothing small about their sound. Aligned with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records in the US and Virgin/EMI in the UK, Pretty Vicious is on track to make a pretty big name […]
Austin based duo The Wind and The Wave choose to create solely in the here and now, keeping every aspect of their music as genuine as possible. Maintaining the mindset of every record and tour being the final one, Dwight Baker and Patty Lynn have found freedom in […]
After releasing 5 captivating and radiantly honest singles in 2018, Hayley Gene Penner has never felt more like herself. The singer/songwriter calls us from LA to talk about her journey in music, the pressure on artists in Los Angeles surrounding developing their sound, and finding freedom in owning her truth. Penner […]
“I’m a rolling stone I’m not an angel” LA based alternative rock band Weathers’ new single “Dirty Money” examines the negative dichotomy of breaking down and changing who you are to chase something you crave, only to lose yourself in the personal ramifications of success that are masked by a glorified […]
Surrounded by a radiantly-moody air and laced with sweet melodies, electronic-pop artist Chymes displays a fresh effervescence that is hauntingly delicate. From the voice of Australian singer/songwriter Kiersten Nyman, Chymes’ sweet sound carries the listener through an instantly soothing atmospheric experience. Collectively reaching almost 2 million streams on Apple Music and […]
The Young Sires spoke to heirwaves about the debut of their new single “Nice.” “The song is an homage to the ‘No worries’ lifestyle,” The Young Sires tell heirwaves, “and in the context of the song, brought on by the metaphor of being in a powerful relationship and […]
On a laid back Friday in Los Angeles, talker calls heirwaves to chat about her upcoming EP, cultivating her sound, and allowing herself to be vulnerable as a songwriter. As a relatively new artist on the scene, talker made her debut last year releasing 3 singles from her […]
Dermot Kennedy has released the stunning music video for his song “For Island Fires and Family.” The track comes from the Irish singer/songwriter’s debut self-titled record released on January 4th, 2019. Ireland’s Inis Mór serves as the breathtaking backdrop for the music video, and parallels the track’s lyrical representation […]
