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Is Addison Rae the New Britney Spears? Pop Music’s Latest Anti-Heroine

Fame is a fantasy — and Addison Rae knows exactly how to sell it. When the first single of her new album, “Diet Pepsi“, was then released in August 2024, there was no doubt about Addison having come out of her cocoon. With influences like Björk, Lana Del Rey, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Addison sure has some big pumps to fill. Yet, the word that was thrown around comment sections the most was: inauthentic. Read on for a deep dive into her glittering, polarizing pop metamorphosis.

Nele Brack @

The Analog Comeback: Why Physical Media Is Thriving in a Digital World

While digital streaming remains the go-to option for most people when it comes to consuming media, a shift is underway as streaming fatigue, social media communities, and socioeconomic uncertainty are leading to the resurgence of physical media.

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Berlin Danced All Night to Kaytranada’s High-Energy Set at the Velodrom

As the lights dimmed inside Berlin’s Velodrom, a familiar silhouette stepped out: wine glass in hand, shades on, cool as ever. Kaytranada didn’t need a hype man, his set spoke entirely through rhythm. Within minutes, the crowd was moving as one. From start to finish, the energy never dipped.

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Inside Apsilon’s Haut wie Pelz: Redefining Identity and Vulnerability

I’m not sure if you can always feel so much and so intensely that you could constantly make music about it. Whether the emotion is amplified or toned down in a song, what matters to me in the end is being able to say, "This is me." APSILON for TITLE Dec24 Cover

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From Girl in Red to Billie Eilish: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Shaping Modern Music

The music industry is experiencing a powerful shift as Sapphic pop and rock dominate charts and festival lineups, bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the mainstream. With artists like girl in red, MUNA, and Billie Eilish leading the charge, songs that openly celebrate women-loving-women (WLW) experiences are resonating with wider audiences. This new era of queer visibility is finally giving fans the representation they've been searching for, proving there's a thriving market for music that speaks authentically to LGBTQ+ lives and stories.

Luisa Beinhold @
Addison Rae posing in blue satin dress with vintage curls, embodying her new pop star persona

Is Addison Rae the New Britney Spears? Pop Music’s Latest Anti-Heroine

Fame is a fantasy — and Addison Rae knows exactly how to sell it. When the first single of her new album, “Diet Pepsi“, was then released in August 2024, there was no doubt about Addison having come out of her cocoon. With influences like Björk, Lana Del Rey, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Addison sure has some big pumps to fill. Yet, the word that was thrown around comment sections the most was: inauthentic. Read on for a deep dive into her glittering, polarizing pop metamorphosis.

Nele Brack
How Sapphic Pop and Rock Music Are Leading LGBTQ+ Representation in the Music Industry

From Girl in Red to Billie Eilish: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Shaping Modern Music

The music industry is experiencing a powerful shift as Sapphic pop and rock dominate charts and festival lineups, bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the mainstream. With artists like girl in red, MUNA, and Billie Eilish leading the charge, songs that openly celebrate women-loving-women (WLW) experiences are resonating with wider audiences. This new era of queer visibility is finally giving fans the representation they've been searching for, proving there's a thriving market for music that speaks authentically to LGBTQ+ lives and stories.

Luisa Beinhold
Xenia Manasseh’s Upcoming Album Is Set to Reach New Heights in the Neo-Soul Scene

 Xenia Manasseh’s Upcoming Album Is Set to Reach New Heights in the Neo-Soul Scene

There’s no doubt that artists who carve out a space that resonates with their audiences through honest and relatable explorations of love and life transcend borders. And @xeniamanasseh, a rising star in the R&B and neo-soul scene, is definitely one of those artists. Read her out tête-à-tête for more about Xenia’s introspective journey that feels both personal and universal.

Alejandra Espinosa