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Hila The Earth Helps Us Connect With The Earth On A Deeper Level While Having Fun!
Hila The Earth Helps Us Connect With The Earth On A Deeper Level While Having Fun!

Hila the Earth is not your everyday performer. A Brooklyn girl with heart, Hila grew up with hip hop and drag queens, and has been freestyling for a long time. The big turning point in her live was when she fell in love with nature and the Earth. This was a game changer! New York City is not known for its green spaces. But Hila, now dressed as the Earth, fully embodies the Earth wherever she goes and performs. With songs like “WAP — Wet Ass Planet” and “Go Parks” you will quickly fall in love with her fervor and wit as she raps and freestyles you into caring about the environment! Read on to learn more about this insanely talented woman and the Earth we all love!

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Art, zIssue 58.2, Editor's PickKira Buccahila the earth, enviornment, entertainment, songwriting, hip hop, Rap, earth, songwriter, music, Sustainability, performing, advocacyComment
Integra Pink Blends Political Activism With 'Mixtape Music'
Integra Pink Blends Political Activism With 'Mixtape Music'

Integra Pink is a Southern California-based band that specializes in delivering the unexpected. Whether that means playing with all different genres from punk to disco, or constantly raising the bar for immigration advocacy, they know exactly who they are as musicians and advocates. Their work with immigration rights organizations like CHIRLA is inspired and their music makes people believe in a more optimistic future.

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zIssue 58.2, SWAC: InfluencerOlivia Weberintegra pink, olivia weber, Immigration, music, ICE awareness, california, punk, songwriting, bandComment
Notep Draws Strength Through Coral Reefs for Upcoming EP
Notep Draws Strength Through Coral Reefs for Upcoming EP

Notep is an electronic musician from Thailand who obtains inspiration and power through the beauty of the oceans, the coral reefs, and nature as a whole. PAKARANG is her upcoming Earth Day-themed EP that details how humanity and nature are one and the same more than they are opposites. She has done work with many environmental organizations including her own initiative called High on Your Own Supply that promotes environmentalism and sustainability to the younger generation through events, projects and lessons.

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Editor's Pick, Art, zIssue 58.2Olivia Webernotep, olivia weber, oceans, music, electronicmusic, coral reefs, Thailand, enviornment, songwritingComment
Maren Davidsen Knows Her Worth and Isn’t Afraid to State It
Maren Davidsen Knows Her Worth and Isn’t Afraid to State It

Maren Davidsen is a Norwegian singer and songwriter who blends Nordic Americana with country influences to tell stories of growth and change both in her relationship with others and her relationship with herself. She discusses her latest single releases, how she balances existing in so many places at once and what her debut album means to her. She is passionate about encouraging empathy and aid for the homeless in her country and beyond.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 58, zIssue 58.2Olivia Webermaren davidsen, olivia weber, country, music, singer, songwriter, activism, homelessness, travelComment
Kelli Blanchett and Sad Tunes
Kelli Blanchett and Sad Tunes

Kelli Blanchett will seduce you with her soft sad melodies as she shares her life through her music. As a survivor of chronic illness she is a passionate advocate of disability rights and representation. We are excited about her new album Casual Dining, and had the opportunity to discuss it and her humanitarian work with her here.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 58, zIssue 58.1Jejeune Magazinedisability, disability rights, disability representation, music artist, Music, musicComment
Mai Khoi - Pop Star To Exile
Mai Khoi - Pop Star To Exile

Mai Khoi went from golden album pop star to exile just for standing up for the rights of her people in Vietnam. As Americans we take for granted our right to free speech and to protest. But we now have Mai Khoi helping us to fight to keep that right in America too. Mai Khoi has some of the most incredible rang of a singer I have ever heard. Her songs range from metal banshee to jazz to surreal art. With her new album, Five Years in Exile, just coming out you don’t want to miss it or seeing her live, if you can. But for now, read on to learn more about this absolutely fascinating woman and her art!

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Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 58, zIssue 58.1Kira Buccaactivism, activist, music, female artists, vietnamComment
Danni Nicholls Will Touch Your Soul With Her Lyrics
Danni Nicholls Will Touch Your Soul With Her Lyrics

From milky vocals to lyrics that touch your soul, Danni Nicholls will wrap her music around you with her songs that will inspire your own journey. When Danni isn’t creating music or living through the experiences that inspire her music, she is advocating for kids, the arts, or playing at benefits. To learn more about Danni Nicholls, please read on!

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 58, zIssue 58.1Eva Elisa Wellsmusic, Napal, female artists, new music, queerComment
Kid Sistr on New Music & Queer Identity
Kid Sistr on New Music & Queer Identity

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Three-piece queer band Kid Sistr knows all too well that the lessons you learn throughout your adolescence stay with you forever, aspects of girlhood bleed into adulthood. Their most recent release, “American Teenage Prophecy,” creates a world where love of all kinds exist without societal expectations. Playing charity concerts at Campchella for Amplify, their dedication to inspiring young girls continues. To learn more about Kid Sistr and their new music, read on.</p>

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.9Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music industry, Music Group, band, Band, new music, music video, New Single, new song, New single, new single, music, Music, musicvideo, lgbtqia, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ youth, LGBTQ Support, lgbtq representation, lgbt, women empowerment, #queermusicComment
Reifier's Electronic Experimentation
Reifier's Electronic Experimentation

Multidisciplinary producer, composer, vocalist, and engineer Reifier just released their debut EP titled “The Unfolding.” The project is an experimental electronic journey that explores self-discovery and transformation. Dedicated to supporting women and LGBTQ artists, Reifier also co-runs a supportive music studio called Forastero Sound and Music. To learn more about Reifier and their new music, read on.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.8Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music producer, music industry, music production, Musicians, music collective, music, producing, LGBTQ, LGBTQ rights, LGBTQ+, lgbt+, lgbtq representation, LGBTQ Support, women artist, women in music, non-binary, gender diversity, women empowermentComment
Zoey Tess Blends Activism and Art
Zoey Tess Blends Activism and Art

Inspired by politically vocal artists that have come before her, singer-songwriter Zoey Tess blends her passion for music with activism in hopes of inspiring radical change. Her latest single, “Knocking at Your Front Door,” faces issues relevant to people of color, the LGBTQ community, and women head on. With her debut album, “There’s Gonna Be a Reckoning,” on the way, we can’t wait to see what’s in store. Also a proud advocate for gun reform, Tess was recently welcomed as an Artist for Action under the Sandy Hook Promise organization. To learn more about Zoey Tess and her upcoming music, read on.

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Art, zIssue 57.6Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music industry, new music, New Single, new song, New single, new single, music, Music, activist, activism, #activism, advocacy, advocate, government, Government, gun control, gun violence, guns, gun reformComment
Rich Allo's Introspection
Rich Allo's Introspection

Music artist Rich Allo explores the ups and downs of the human experience through music. From mental health to relationship dynamics, his introspective lyrics speak to deep human emotion. His new single, “You” details the emotional difficulties of trying to stay in control and not let something break you down. Show his dedication to mental health awareness even further, a number of his shows have been in aid with the mental health focused organization Mind Jersey. To learn more about Rich Allo and his new single, read on.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.7Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music industry, new song, New Single, New single, new single, new music, music, Music, mental health awareness, mental health, mental wellness, mental health advocate, #emotionalabuse, creativityComment
Yilian Cañizarez Reminds Us that Resilience Brings Renewal
Yilian Cañizarez Reminds Us that Resilience Brings Renewal

Yilian Cañizarez uses music as a tool for translating emotion and connecting with her audience. Her new single, “Vamos a Florecer,” functions as a reminder that resilience can bring renewal. Beyond the music, Cañizarez is dedicated to supporting several different movements, including ones that fight against racism, work to expand children’s exposure to art, and support the ocean. She has been able to work as an ambassador for Ville de Lausanne — Campaign Against Racism in Switzerland, support her family’s organization Palacios House of Arts, and serve as a “Voice for the Ocean” for UN World Oceans Day. To learn more about Yilian Cañizarez and her new music, read on.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.6Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music industry, music, new music, new song, New Album, music video, musicvideo, environmental justice, racial justice, activists, advocacy, #cuba, Africa, women in music, nature, New Single, New single, new singleComment
Kathy Kennedy's Abstract Art
Kathy Kennedy's Abstract Art

Artist Kathy Kennedy has been creating for over 30 years. Art and music have always come natural to her. Her latest piece, “Vowel Jams”, an album, signifies a rise in energy with its rhythmic vocalizations and unique sounds. Influenced by women, social justice causes, and multiple different art mediums, Kennedy’s innovative art is unlike anything you’ve ever heard or seen. To learn more about Kathy Kennedy and her new album, read on.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.6Eva Elisa Wellsmusic artist, music production, music, new song, Song, women, Women, women empowerment, women in music, empowering women, empowering girls, empowering, empowerment, Empowerment, vocal, vocalist, Art, art, New Album, singing, singer, Singer, MusicComment
Rising Star with a Vintage Soul: The Story of Gina Zo
Rising Star with a Vintage Soul: The Story of Gina Zo

With a voice that echoes the smoky allure of classic soul and the fearless edge of modern pop, Gina Zo is more than just a singer—she's a storyteller who wears her heart on every note. First gaining national attention as a standout contestant on The Voice, Gina has since carved out a unique space in the music world with her raw vocals, retro style, and unapologetic authenticity. But beyond the spotlight lies a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and creative evolution that's just beginning to unfold.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.5Kylie Murphysinger, singer song writer, songwriter, new music, music artist, music, activism, Volunteer, authenticity, VoiceComment
More Than Music: How Dolly Doops Uses Art to Heal, Connect, and Empower
More Than Music: How Dolly Doops Uses Art to Heal, Connect, and Empower

In a world where authenticity is often filtered, Dolly Doops is refreshingly real. Based in London by way of the Isle of Wight and New York, the queer indie-pop artist crafts music that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically infectious. Whether she’s blending synth-driven beats with vulnerable lyrics, or volunteering at a community arts organization for the unhoused, Dolly is constantly exploring how creativity connects us — and how identity shapes the stories we tell. To find out more, read below.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.5Angelina DeSalvomusic, empowering, empowering women, queer, authenticity, indie, pop, art, songwritingComment
Roots &amp; Rhythm: Shoka Sunflower on Music, Meaning, and Growth
Roots & Rhythm: Shoka Sunflower on Music, Meaning, and Growth

Shoka Sunflower has always had a gift for finding light in the cracks — pairing raw emotion with melodies that linger long after the last note. Now, with his upcoming album FOR NOW KEEP DANCING, the singer-songwriter steps into a new era of vulnerability, resilience, and rhythm. In this candid conversation, Shoka opens up about the inspiration behind the project, the stories that shaped its sound, and why this album feels like both a closing chapter and a hopeful beginning.

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zIssue 57.4, SWAC: InfluencerKylie Murphysinger, singer song writer, music, growth, activismComment
Roots and Resonance: Ant Thomaz on Fatherhood, Fusion, and Finding Purpose
Roots and Resonance: Ant Thomaz on Fatherhood, Fusion, and Finding Purpose

Some artists follow trends; others follow truth. In a world that often demands instant output and polished perfection, Ant Thomaz chooses presence, patience, and purpose. From morning meditations with his daughter to the chilled edges of the Irish Sea, his creative process is as deeply personal as it is universal. Rooted in Scotland but echoing with Louisiana soul, Ant’s story unfolds like a song—layered, honest, and impossible to ignore. Want to know what fuels the man behind the music? Read below to find out more.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.4Angelina DeSalvoartists, music, fatherhood, father, songs, singer song writer, album, funk, jazz, soul, stage, performanceComment
Undress My Heart: Suvi on Music, Motherhood, and Meaning
Undress My Heart: Suvi on Music, Motherhood, and Meaning

Suvi is a Stockholm-based artist with roots in both Finland and Sweden. Her path into songwriting began through a mix of schoolwork, early writing, and encouragement from a fellow musician. After a five-year break, she returns with “Undress My Heart,” a track that marks a shift toward a more stripped-down sound. In this interview, Suvi talks about her creative process, activism, and how motherhood and community have shaped her recent work and future direction.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.2Angelina DeSalvomother, motherhood, singer, songwriter, music, purpose, meaningComment