- Em Beihold Finds Her Center on “Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter”
With her debut album “Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter” out today, Em Beihold sounds completely focused on creative clarity. During a recent press conference with Juice Box Press and 1824, Beihold spoke candidly about writer’s block, mental health, and the long road back to trusting her instincts after the breakout success of “Numb Little Bug.” …
- EXCLUSIVE: Tenroc Talks Major Label Debut “playlist” and the Vision Behind “God Is A Person”
“Here’s something pretty for your playlist,” Tenroc sings on his major label debut with Sony/Provident. His offering: “playlist,” a reverent, 808-driven track about the restorative power of music. For Tenroc, those lyrics aren’t just poetic sentiment, but lived truth. Raised in New York, he grew up immersed in sound, teaching himself piano, drums, and guitar…
- PODCAST: Why “Take Your Sweet Time” is More Than a Song for Carter Benjamin
For Carter Benjamin, “Take Your Sweet Time” isn’t just a song title; it’s a mantra. One that’s guided every setback, pivot, and breakthrough along the way. Benjamin grew up immersed in music, whether in church pews or on car rides with his “music head” dad, blasting everything from Christian hardcore metal to Christian hip-hop and…
- Sarah Kinsley Prepares for 2026 With New Music and a New Perspective
Sarah Kinsley is stepping into her new chapter with clarity and intention. Following the emotional weight of her debut album “Escaper,” her upcoming EP “Fleeting” (due out February 13th) explores the feeling of time passing, and the connections we carry with us after. In conversation with Juice Box Press and 1824, Kinsley opened up about…
- Becca Hannah on Recording Live, Moving to LA, and Writing “Miriam”
When Becca Hannah’s debut album “Tonight In My Dreams“ finally arrived, it felt less like a release date and more like an exhale. “It feels like I’ve given birth,” she laughs. “Like I was in labor for a year, and I was just waiting for this masterpiece to emerge for everyone.” That metaphor might sound…
- Asha Banks on Writing the Scary Thing, Releasing Control, and Letting Songs Belong to Other People
Asha Banks talks about her songs the way an actor talks about scenes, which makes sense given her career is firmly rooted in both fields. In a recent discussion celebrating her EP “How Real Was It?” and what’s next, Banks kept circling one core idea. The most powerful work doesn’t come from dressing things up.…
- Meels Is Building a Folk Universe Where Critters Carry the Heavy Stuff
Meels has a name for what she makes, and it’s not the kind you can file neatly into a playlist category. She calls it “critter country,” or “folk country critter songs,” a phrase that sounds playful until you listen closely and realize the whimsy is only on the surface level. “At my core, I use…
- INTERVIEW: Ber Shares the Story Behind Her New Single “Book Cover”
Ber is known for wearing her heart on her sleeve, with lyrics that are emotionally honest, and a sound that weaves together pop and folk. In her new single, “Book Cover,” she opens up about what it feels like to be “overlooked as a person,” drawing on the timeless adage: don’t judge a book by…
- PODCAST: Mae Stephens Talks Growth, Boundaries, and Her New Era
If your New Year’s resolution includes setting boundaries, Mae Stephens has written your new alt-pop anthem, “Done With U.” The defiant track marks a bold reintroduction for the Gold-Certified British songstress, who first captured global attention with her breakout hit “If We Ever Broke Up.” Now 22, Stephens continues to write candidly from personal experience,…
- “you are not alone in your struggles”: Chloe Stroll On Her Vulnerable New Album “Bloom in the Break”
Have you ever seen a flower push through a crack in the sidewalk? In the harshest, most unexpected places, new life somehow finds a way to bloom. Chloe Stroll’s journey, as told on her debut album, “Bloom in the Break,” is that metaphor personified. On the record, Stroll confronts the most vulnerable parts of herself,…