Posts tagged alternative
Joulie Fox - Art Pop’s Newest Sensation

Adding the “art” in Art Pop, Joulie Fox is a British musical sensation. Having a palette with a diverse range of songs, Joulie’s musical achievements are on the rise. Apart from being hot in the music scene, she also teaches music to under-privileged kids at the Unitas Youth Zone, which has recently partnered with Sony Music to expand their programs. Read Joulie’s interview with Jejune Magazine to know more about the Art Pop queen, her music, the fact that she hasn’t actually killed anyone, and her philanthropy.

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Di Wav - The Light In The Dark

“Levantar” can mean to “rise up” in Spanish, and that is what Daniela Carpacio Fischer —alias Di Wav— is doing as one of the most unique Latin American artists on the scene. The Guatemalan-Swiss alternative singer finds inspiration in her identity, her love for dark, atmospheric aesthetics, and most recently, the British electronic band Depeche Mode. Her latest EP, Despierta, is an homage to "Depeche Mode. But make no mistake, Despierta is authentic Di Wav. The singer is true to roots, stretching beyond her music. Di Wav talked with Jejune about how she found her style, making music, and her ambassadorship for Save the Children Guatemala. To learn more about Di Wav, continue reading!

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in earnest Uses the Power of Music to Battle Mental Illness

Mental illness has always been a difficult topic to discuss openly due to the negative stigma associated with it. But as it is becoming increasingly prevalent and accepted, it is imperative that the subject be brought to the forefront of conversation. That is why UK based songwriter couple Sarah Holburn and Thomas Eatherton, along with Toby Shaer, created their band in earnest. The trio inspires an honest and candid dialog surrounding mental illness through their alternative, melancholic sound. Their new self-titled EP is both emotionally charged and thought-provoking. Aside from their music, the band is ambassadors for My Black Dog, a charity dedicated to providing free help for those who are grappling with suicide, self-harm, depression, and mental illness.

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