In a way that beautifully deviates from their September debut with the overall upbeat – pop/synth heavy “Gone” – Nashville based Manic. has followed the release with their powerful stripped down second track, “Through.” While the striking sincerity and honesty that radiated through the lyrics of their debut still […]
Lindsay Ell is an artist who has been constantly on the move. The Calgary native fell in love with music at a young age – learning piano at the age of six, discovering guitar at age eight, and beginning to write songs when she was only ten. Twenty […]
Nashville based singer/songwriter Maria Hassel’s debut single takes a deep dive into the harsh reality of living with an anxiety disorder. Simply titled “Anxiety,” the track is a raw and honest narrative of the feelings and fears that wholly consume those struggling with the disorder. “This song is […]
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 […]
Northern Ireland native JC Stewart has released his stunningly honest new single, “Bones.” Following his June single “Have You Had Enough Wine?” JC continues to showcase his captivating, powerhouse vocals and unparalleled ability to write a beautifully raw and deeply relatable song that tears at every emotion. “I wrote […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before Rachel Reinert’s show at The Basement East in Nashville, she sat down with us to discuss embarking on her solo career, her upcoming new music, and what it’s like to be a woman in the modern music industry. Having spent the majority of her early 20’s touring in […]
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 […]
On a Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee, Allie Gonino sat down to talk with heirwaves about her new music, her ever-present voice in activism, and what the next chapter looks like for her. After playing a sold-out writer’s round at the iconic Nashville venue, The Bluebird Cafe, Allie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
