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  • WATCH: AWOLNATION ​on the creation of his new album

    WATCH: AWOLNATION ​on the creation of his new album

    On August 30, AWOLNATION released The Phantom Five. The album is Aaron Bruno’s followup to the collection of covers he released in 2022. It’s an eclectic mix of dreamy pop songs with a punk rock spirit.

    Growing up in Southern California, Bruno was inspired by West Coast hip-hop and the area’s legendary hardcore scene. He’s successful now, but he spent more than a decade performing in different bands before creating AWOLNATION. Since then, his music has become the soundtrack for countless commercials, TV Shows, and sporting events.

    Watch Bruno talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about the making of The Phantom Five, the creation of “Sail,” and his love for surfing and the Las Vegas Raiders.

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    For more from AWOLNATION, follow on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • Chloe Chaidez, Sugar Pit, and the Wild World of PSY Sound

    Chloe Chaidez, Sugar Pit, and the Wild World of PSY Sound

    For many, Chloe Chaidez is the force behind beloved power pop band Kitten, known for underground hits like “G#” and “Memphis.” She’s recently focused on developing other artists through PSY Sound, a music and arts collective based in Los Angeles. It serves as her record label and production company.

    PSY events are known for bizarre, high energy shows in suburban backyards, local businesses, and rehearsal spaces. From the costumed hijinks of Joy and Bob to Chaidez’s all-female Body Party, the group of misfits straddles the line between music and performance art.

    One PSY artist who’s gained a strong following is Kian Stevens-Winston, who performs under the name Sugar Pit. Although he recently signed with Atlantic Records, his brand of zany energetic pop hasn’t changed. The latest Sugar Pit single, “Sex Party,” is just as unhinged as his viral hit “Customer Service.” Sugar Pit is also the cover boy for the new PSY Sound magazine.

    Watch Demi Ramos talk to Chaidez and Stevens-Winston about making music together and the community they’ve built around PSY.

    For more from Chloe Chaidez, follow her on Instagram and TikTok

    For more from Sugar Pit, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • Carter Vail: From ‘Dirt Man’ to ‘100 Cowboys’

    Carter Vail: From ‘Dirt Man’ to ‘100 Cowboys’

    For the past few years, Carter Vail has built a following on social media. His little comedic songs are catchy, bizarre, and perfect for short form consumption.

    Over the past few months, Vail’s popularity has surged thanks to the viral success of “Dirt Man.” The strange bossa nova ditty about a mythical creature who lives beneath a mountain has more than 18 million TikTok views. An open verse challenge has spawned additional lore, and Dirt Man merchandise is selling out on his website.

    But Vail makes serious music too. A graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, he plays multiple instruments. His new album, 100 Cowboys, is a breakup record. The music is still bright and playful, but the lyrics focus on getting dumped.

    Watch Carter Vail talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about how he creates his bite-sized songs, the making of 100 Cowboys, and of course, his fitness routine.

    For more from Carter Vail, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • WATCH: Skylar Simone on Growing Up in the Industry and Signing to Def Jam

    WATCH: Skylar Simone on Growing Up in the Industry and Signing to Def Jam

    Although she’s only 22, Skylar Simone has been recording music for a decade. She made a name for herself with tracks like “How Did We” and a cover of Pharrell’s “Happy,” as well as appearances on Austin & Ally and Super Fun Night.

    Skylar recently signed to Def Jam, joining one of music’s most prestigious legacies and signaling a new era in her career. “Shiver” her most recent single, is a preview of her first EP for the label due out later this summer.

    Watch Skylar Simone talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about how she became a performer, upcoming projects, and her life outside of music.

    Skylar Simone | It’s Real with Jordan and Demi

    For more from Skylar Simone, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis and Cartoonist Navied Mahdavian on the Books and Music of 2023

    Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis and Cartoonist Navied Mahdavian on the Books and Music of 2023

    For the final It’s Real episode of 2023, Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to a couple of artists who have had great years.

    Sadie Dupuis, known for fronting Speedy Ortiz, was recently named one of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone. In September, the band released Rabbit Rabbit.Their first album since 2018’s Twerp Verse, it was a hit with both fans and critics.

    Outside of music, Dupuis is a poet and former journalist who has written the books Mouthguard andCry Perfume. She’s an avid reader and often posts about her favorite books on social media.

    Joining Dupuis is Navied Mahdavian, a Utah-based cartoonist and author best known for his contributions to The New Yorker. This fall, he released his first book This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America. The bittersweet graphic memoir covers the time he spent with his wife and young daughter in Central Idaho.

    Watch Dupuis and Mahdavian talk to Jordan and Demi about their favorite books of the year, as well as the music they’ve been listening to.

    Sadie Dupuis and Navied Mahdavian | It’s Real with Jordan and Demi

    Check out more episodes of It’s Real with Jordan and Demi on Spotify, including conversations with Chappell Roan, Plain White T’s, MxPx, and Cannons.

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  • WATCH: MxPx on Their Latest Album and Three Decades of Punk Rock

    WATCH: MxPx on Their Latest Album and Three Decades of Punk Rock

    After 30 years together, MxPx remains one of the best and hardest working bands out there. They recently released their 11th studio album Find A Way Home. Anchored by “Not Today,” and “Stay Up All Night,” it’s full of the catchy rock songs that fans love.

    From a sound that defined pop-punk to their iconic album art and merch, MxPx has influenced countless acts including Simple Plan, Fallout Boy, Sum 41, and Good Charlotte. They’ve laid out the blueprint for many of this century’s biggest bands.

    Watch lead vocalist/bassist Mike Herrera and lead guitarist Tom Wisniewski talk about how they make music now, their favorite Warped Tour memories, and the story behind the “Pokinatcha Punk.”

    MxPx | It’s Real with Jordan and Demi

    For more from MxPx follow them Instagram and TikTok.

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  • WATCH: Echosmith Break Down Their New Album

    WATCH: Echosmith Break Down Their New Album

    Echosmith has evolved since their breakout hit “Cool Kids” a decade ago. While they still produce atmospheric, catchy pop songs, they take more risks.

    Their self titled new album is their most experimental release yet. It may also be their best. One standout track, “Sucks 2 Be Us,” is built on psychedelic keyboards. “Hang Around” and “Gelato” include fuzzy guitars and booming percussion that will sound great live.

    The trio has matured personally as well. The lead single, “Sour,” was inspired by a sixth-month period in which vocalist Sydney Sierota lived three time zones away from her husband. The band has smoothly transitioned into grown adults who sing about adult things.

    Watch Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos talk to Sydney and brother Noah Sierota about recording the new album, their sibling bond, and upcoming European tour.

    Echosmith | It’s Real with Jordan and Demi

    The See You Tonight Tour Dates
    12 November – Berlin, Germany @ FRAANZ Club
    13 November – Hamburg, Germany @ KNUST
    14 November – Belgium, Brussels @ Botanique- The Rotonde
    16 November – Cologne, Germany @ Luxor
    17 November – Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVrendenburg – Pandora
    18 November – Paris, France @ La Boule Noire
    20 November – London, UK @ Lafayette
    21 November – Manchester, UK @ The Deaf Institute
    22 November – Glasgow, UK @ King Tut’s

    For more from Echosmith, follow them on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • The Demi Ramos Show: King Mala

    The Demi Ramos Show: King Mala

    Over the last three years, KiNG MALA has established herself as of pop music’s brightest talents. With soulful vocals and impeccable production, the singer-songwriter easily shifts from playful to badass.

    Her latest, “sunny side up,” is a darkly funny breakup song about a past relationship.

    “My previous partner and I fought over everything towards the end of our relationship,” she recalls. “Every other morning was an episode of burnt toast, or ‘too-sweet’ coffee, or ‘we’re out of eggs.’ Nothing was right and the resentment had built to such a level that our morning fights had become routine.”

    Watch KiNG MALA talk to Demi Ramos about the making of “sunny side up,” growing up in a Puerto Rican household, and plans for the future.

    KiNG MALA | The Demi Ramos Show

    For more KiNG MALA, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • The Demi Ramos Show: Tessa Violet

    The Demi Ramos Show: Tessa Violet

    There has been a wave of YouTubers and influencers shifting towards music lately. Few have done it as convincingly as Tessa Violet. The former model scored a viral hit in 2018 with “Crush” and established herself as a versatile pop singer whose quirky personality translated perfectly into song lyrics. The amazing production didn’t hurt.

    Now comes MY GOD!, which just dropped on Friday (July 14). The album includes the title track, the previously-released single “YES MOM,” as well as the anthemic “BAD BITCH.” It’s full of catchy, clever songs that you can dance to, as well as quieter moments like “Good Things Go Bad,” an acoustic ballad that sounds lifted from the Garden State soundtrack.

    Watch Demi Ramos talk to Tessa Violet about the new album, her origins as a YouTuber, and dating in the era of apps.

    Tessa Violet | The Demi Ramos Show

    For more from Tessa Violet, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • The Demi Ramos Show: Stacey Ryan

    The Demi Ramos Show: Stacey Ryan

    Fresh off of her appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Stacey Ryan stopped by to talk to Demi Ramos.

    The Montreal singer-songwriter’s career has taken off over the past couple of years. She scored a viral hit with “Don’t Text Me When You’re Drunk.” Ryan followed that up with “Fall in Love Alone,” her biggest song to date. The original and sped-up versions have over 100 million Spotify streams.

    In this episode, Ryan and Ramos talk about Ryan’s rise in the music industry, her upcoming tour with Jake Wesley Rogers, and how she takes care of herself with such a busy schedule. Watch the interview and stream Ryan’s latest single “Over Tonight” below.

    For more from Stacey Ryan, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • The Demi Ramos Show: Kim Shui

    The Demi Ramos Show: Kim Shui

    Designer and celebrity stylist Kim Shui has worked with some of the biggest names in pop culture. Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, and Megan Fox have all called upon her for a signature look. Shui’s brand is one of the hottest fashion houses in the industry and one of the toughest tickets during New York Fashion Week.

    Shui has known Demi Ramos for years. Ramos walked as a model in two of Shui’s runway shows, and they have become close friends.

    In this episode, the two talk about Shui’s rise, dressing celebrities, and what influences her personal style.

    For more from Kim Shui, follow Kim Shui Studio on Instagram and TikTok.

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  • The Demi Ramos Show: Victoria Konefal

    The Demi Ramos Show: Victoria Konefal

    Put Demi Ramos and Victoria Konefal together, and things get rowdy. The pair have stayed close since their days at Laguardia High School in New York.

    After graduation, Konefal moved to Los Angeles and began auditioning. She was working at a sushi restaurant when she received the call that she would be playing Ciara Brady on Days of Our Lives. (Yes, she just returned to Salem).

    Despite the success and and a Daytime Emmy Award, Konefal is still a grounded, grateful New York City girl at heart.

    So crack open a Four Loko and get to know one of Daytime’s brightest stars.

    For more from Victoria Konefal, follow her on Instagram.

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