Category: Singer-Songwriter
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Donni Heat on Their Musical Influences and the Journey Ahead
Photo Credits: NEASANSUCKS From Adelaide, Australia, Donni Heat is an independent singer-songwriter bringing together the raw emotion of emo and pop-punk with the darker edge of modern alternative music. Drawing inspiration from the sounds that shaped the 2000s and 2010s while embracing a contemporary approach to songwriting, Donni turns personal…
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LESS KILLJOY: Turning Personal Experiences Into Something Universal
For LESS KILLJOY, music is a space for honesty, emotion, and unapologetic self-expression. Blending the rawness of grunge, the intimacy of indie rock, the dreamy textures of shoegaze, and the immediacy of pop, the artist refuses to be confined to a single genre or sound. Inspired by artists such as…
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Meet Slur: Where Memories Become Music
South Korean singer-songwriter Slur creates music rooted in personal experiences, childhood memories, and the emotions of uncertainty and self-discovery. Moving between R&B/Soul, indie, and indie rock, Slur’s journey began with guitar and bass before evolving into a deeply personal singer-songwriter project. With releases including You of April and Zelos, Slur…
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Nicole Robertson Returns with “Narcissist,” Exploring the Struggle of Leaving a Toxic Relationship
Singer-songwriter Nicole Robertson returns with her latest single, “Narcissist,” an alternative R&B track about something that may feel all too familiar to many people: knowing that a relationship is no longer healthy, yet still finding it difficult to leave. Sometimes, we already know that something is wrong. We simply choose…
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Meet Syzygy: A New Chapter Begins
Hailing from Osaka, Japan, Syzygy is a pop-rock band blending rock-driven sounds, catchy melodies, and emotionally honest lyrics inspired by real-life experiences. From their early releases and memorable live performances to lineup changes and the challenges of finding their sound, Syzygy has continued to grow through every experience. Now entering…
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Finding Comfort in Music: Andria Sanchez on Love, Healing, and Self-Worth
In this edition of City Stories, we sit down with singer-songwriter Andria Sanchez, whose music is rooted in vulnerability, heartfelt storytelling, and intimate experiences. With warm acoustic arrangements and deeply personal lyrics, Andria transforms her emotions and experiences into songs that explore love, healing, self-worth, longing, and the feelings that…
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Meet Abbey Anastasia “Bey” — A Journey Rooted in Music and Culture
For this edition of City Stories, we sit down with Abbey Anastasia, fondly known as Bey, an Indonesian singer whose passion for music began at a young age. With a deep appreciation for Thai culture and a lifelong love for singing, Bey shares how her early experiences with music shaped…
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Writing Life Into Music: Leean Opens Up
In this edition of City Writer PH’s Singer-Songwriter Series, we feature Leean, an emerging independent artist whose music blends folk, pop, and rock with heartfelt storytelling. Inspired by artists such as Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, and some of OPM’s most respected songwriters, Leean continues to carve out a…
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Raw, Real, and Resonant: The Stories Behind Charleen Ong’s Songs
Music has a unique way of telling stories that words alone often cannot. For Filipino singer-songwriter Charleen Ong, every song is a reflection of genuine emotions, personal experiences, and the moments that shape who we are. With a sound that blends indie, folk, and OPM influences, she has built a…
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From Beatmaker to Artist: MADELN’s Musical Journey
Thailand’s independent music scene continues to produce exciting and versatile artists, and MADELN is one of them. A talented singer-songwriter, producer, and beatmaker, MADELN creates music almost entirely on her own—from producing beats and writing lyrics to recording vocals, mixing,even mastering tracks from her bedroom. After years of producing music…
