
ttwig is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the New York artist Josh Braunstein aka JUICEBOX aka ttwig, who talks about:
+ The birth of ttwig, Josh's new artistic persona / pseudonym
+ The importance of not boxing himself in and always experimenting with different styles
+ Quitting his job at a real estate company to do music full time
Jan 21, 2024
1 hr 1 min

Juniper is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Brazilian artist, who talks about:
+ Growing up in Brazil & discovering the power of her voice at a young age
+ Getting a beat from Sango & eventually recording a full album with him
+ Overcoming the (creative) pressure she deals with while building her career
Jan 14, 2024
42 min

TiDUS is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the New Jersey artist, who talks about:
+ Limiting himself as a musician in the past and overcoming these limits
+ The lessons he's learned from being a part of the industry for over a decade
+ Detaching himself from what he describes as "a caricature" in order to find his true artistic self
+ His approach to recording & his release plans for 2024
Dec 17, 2023
59 min

Mari World is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Chicago artist, who talks about:
+ His approach to creating a versatile, yet timeless sound
+ Using music as a form of therapy and an outlet to be heard by the world
+ The impact he felt from his song "Hustle" being played on ESPN
+ What he wished he would've known about the music industry
Dec 10, 2023
49 min

CD Rose is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Boston-based artist, who talks about:
+ How a basketball injury led her to writing her first song
+ What differentiates good songwriting from bad songwriting
+ What to look out for when building a team around you
+ How she uses networking opportunities within the music industry to her advantage
Dec 3, 2023
45 min

Malik Elijah is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Taunton-based artist, who talks about:
+ Writing his first rap at age 12 & recording his first song over Mos Def's "Mathematics" beat
+ Studying live shows by artists like Tame Impala, J Cole or Billie Eilish & applying what he sees to his own performances
+ Opening up for Freddie Gibbs & the benefits this had on his career
+ Dealing with & overcoming self-doubt as an independent artist
Nov 12, 2023
51 min

Ré is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Atlanta-based artist, who talks about:
+ The anxiety of releasing first songs out of fear to be chastized for them
+ Why he's already reached success as an artist without ever needing to look for external validation
+ His approach to writing and the importance of not forcing it
+ The "music industry" and how it keeps great talent down
Nov 5, 2023
54 min

Lane Beckstrom is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Chicago-based artist, who talks about:
+ Starting his career in the Hip-Hop band "Kids these Days" and appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
+ Releasing his first album after 10+ years of making music and embarking on his own journey to find his sound
+ The advantages of getting a label involved vs. doing everything by himself
+ Stepping out of his comfort zone and singing on a record for the first time
Oct 29, 2023
54 min

Novine is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Berlin-based singer, who opens up about:
- The insecurities that come with releasing first songs
- Using a marketing strategy to plan music releases vs. not having a strategy
- Getting airplay in countries like Italy and the UK
- Finding the right balance when it comes to promoting music on Social Media
Oct 22, 2023
38 min

Prisha Mehta is UNSIGNED HYPE. At only 18 years of age, Prisha has already embarked on a journey of musical self-discovery that led her to finding her own voice and authenticity. In this interview, we talk about that journey, from first lyrics she wrote in high-school, to the many challenges that come with building a career in music. No challenge kept Prisha from creating music that stirs profound emotions and resonates deeply with her listeners – a testament to her unwavering commitment to the art form.
Oct 8, 2023
50 min
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