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Who is paradiis? The Artist Taking Flight Through Feelings
In this recent release, paradiis paints the heaviest feelings with the brightest colours. From the album art we see a development in the picture that the mysterious artist has painted for listeners. This latest EP, ‘i see birds’ handles heavy subject material with instrumentals that take the weight off. With a folk-based, rock infused sound,…
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Confidence, Chemistry, & Good Vibes: Joint Project “Almost There” is a Must-Listen
If you’ve never heard any music by the MCs we’re about to introduce you to, then “Almost There” is the perfect introduction to the duo. This double teamed project is brought to you by Brooklyn-born artists AKila K & E. Nigma. AKila K, also known as Killa K, is a spoken word artist, lyricist, and…
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Malik English Shares His Roots & Discusses Newest Single, “Ariya” in Latest Interview
FireflySounds got the chance to sit down with Malik English, fresh off his visit to Rolling Loud with Bar4Bar, where he played bass and guitar. You’ve probably already spotted him jamming in the background of your favorite video with a new up-and-coming artist. When we asked about the festival experience, he told us he had…
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Your “Fanbase” is not a Community
As fandom becomes increasingly platform-driven , artists should shift from simply feeding content to audiences toward building spaces where fans actively engage with one another. If you’re trying to connect to people with music – it’s more of an outward process and a lot of times musicians can be very inward. —Dave Grohl We all…
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Mark Saunders Embodies Hip-Hop on His Return EP “IN DUE TIME”
A little more than a year after releasing “Demographic II”, a sequel to “Demographic EP”, Mark Saunders returns with “In Due Time”, an EP of five songs. Across both previous projects, Saunders has demonstrated an affinity for sharp technical skill and lyricism. One would rightfully expect “In Due Time” to be just as strong lyrically-…
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Sækyi’s “LOST IN AMERICA” is a Deep and Relevant Must-Listen
Sækyi’s “LOST IN AMERICA” is a hard hitting song with a slightly grungy beat that grabs your attention in the first second you press play. The beginning notes of the song, to put it simply, sound like war. Which is fitting for such a powerful and social justice-focused song. And the instrumental is almost reminiscent…
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American Fairytale: A Soulful Story of Introspection & Resistance with Eric Penn
The revolution will not be televised, but you can listen to it. This think piece today walks us through Black American lifestyles and experiences. Introducing Eric Penn’s “The American Fairytale” Deluxe. When we think of modern day “revolution” music, we may gravitate towards rap or rock, but don’t be fooled. This album is revolutionary music…
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Nadri Nami is Redefining Love and Self-Worth in Newest Single, “Tradition”
This one is dedicated to all of the (hopeless) romantics out there. The people who have been scorned by love, but haven’t given up on love. The people who above all love themselves enough to demand respect in a relationship, or have the strength to walk away from something unfulfilling. This is the culmination of…
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The Artist Behind the Music: Get to Know Mark Saunders
After having a chance to talk with Mark Saunders, it’s clear this Bronx-native is bringing a refreshing vibe to the rap scene. Honestly, this dude is so sweet and genuine. Before we even got a chance to get into questions about him, he made sure to give Firefly our flowers. And as an entrepreneur and…
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we’re all a little weird and that’s okay: get to know trap punk artist Double’D
You may be familiar with some South African artists like r&b/amapiano singer Tyla or former Odd Future rapper Earl Sweatshirt, but there’s so much more diverse talent coming out of this country and Double’D is an artist who speaks to that. So let me walk you through who the emerging artist Double’D is. I know…