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may it be, an evening star| may 2021
The outside world is getting more vivid, as more people get vaccinated and the days get longer, summer quickly approaching. Take this time to get outside, get grounded, and love on yourself a little bit. But in the in-between, feel free to play our May soundtrack in...
documentaries of note | sxsw 2021
Two documentaries caught my eye when I was planning my South by Southwest schedule in 2021. I felt fortunate to be able to see both of these as they had their world premiers. The first of the two is Hysterical, a documentary that peeks into the lives of some of the...
evvan, home
One of our favorite singer/songwriter extraordinaires - alt-folk artist EVVAN - has released a dreamy new 5-track EP, Home, and we're certain it warrants a listen from music lovers of all genres. Never have we felt so much attitude without a hard blues influence in a...
sxsw 2021 set a higher expectation for diversity. now what?
“Ah, another virtual event that I will RSVP to and not at ALL want to attend most of,” I thought, as the first electronic communications regarding SXSW 2021 came through to my device. And, as we got closer to the start date, I thought more and more about the...
dawson fuss, “hey you”
Today, we have your first look at the new Dawson Fuss music video, which also happens to be the artist's directorial debut. The gorgeous visual boasts warm colors, noticeable contrast of light and dark while the protagonist (Fuss) experiences moments of obvious...
we want live shows again! concerts in a post-COVID world | sxsw 2021
One of the most anticipated panel discussions available on my schedule for South by Southwest in 2021 was “We Want Live Shows Again! Concerts in a Post-COVID World.” Hosted by Adam Shore (the US General Manager/Programmer of Driift, a global live-streaming company),...
amplifying athlete voices off the court |sxsw 2021
Although there have always been examples of athletes being the voice of social change, 2020 was a watershed year in the fight for social justice. The COVID-19 pandemic and the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police officers were three primary events that...
trip carter, “heavyweight”
Singer, rapper, and bassist Trip Carter has the ability to make every situation feel free-flowing and fancy-free. While the subject matter of his new track "Heavyweight" is about how much pressure or weight he puts on his support system at times, the cadence would...
the future of women in music relies on allies: a chat with female label execs at sxsw 2021
As moderator Olivia Shalhoup, Founder and Director at Amethyst Collab, set us up for a chat about the Future of Women in Music, she dived right into the nitty gritty with her first question: “Why do you think women have been so historically underrepresented in...
king & platt | sxsw 2021
There was an interesting conversation tucked between movie premiers and music showcases at this year’s South by Southwest. Carole King is a Grammy Award®-winning singer, songwriter, author and environmentalist. She was joined by Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing...
april love is all the seven wonders | best music videos of april 2021
April has been a whirlwind. For most of us, energy seems to have drained itself from our existence slowly and without consent. But that's what spring does. It awakens us to more social experiences, allows us some more outdoor time and gives us more things to get...
april how could i’ve worn inappropriate clothing? | april 2021
April is normally one of our favorite months of the year. Springtime is really kicking into high gear, it's kitten season, it's my birthday... This year is truly no exception, however obstacle after obstacle has been throwing itself into our realm. So, let's take some...
kcwmn spotlight | jillian riscoe
As much as we love covering music on an international scale, we see the value in (and need for) local artist spotlights. Since Imperfect Fifth is based in Kansas City, we have teamed up with the Kansas City Women's Music Network to bring you artist highlights about...
close up: a sounds australia showcase (night 3) | sxsw 2021
During SXSW 2021, I had the privilege of being able to see musicians that I would not otherwise get a chance to see. One such showcase was the CLOSE UP: A Sounds Australia Showcase. Each of the three nights had six different artists, each performing two songs. As...
close up: a sounds australia showcase (night 2) | sxsw 2021
Thursday, March 18th brought with it some new sounds from far-off places. I was overjoyed to sit in on night 2 of "Close Up: A Sounds Australia Showcase." Hosted by Dom Alessio of Sounds Australia, this relaxing evening featured music by Kee'ahn, Beans, Death by...
live music in venues: what’s next? | sxsw 2021
As we all emerge out of quarantine and into what will be a more normal existence, a panel discussion at South by Southwest moderated by Andy Gensler of Pollstar broached the topic of what is next in the world of live music in independent venues. Joined by Grace Blake...
black fret showcase | sxsw 2021
St. Patrick's Day at SXSW 2021 was an absolute blast. The Black Fret showcase featured six Austin, Texas-based bands in their showcase, giving us some of that SXSW hometown flare we were missing from our couches. Featuring Sydney Wright, Ley Line, Motenko, Eimaral...
nainnoh, nainnoh
Georgian-born American singer-songwriter NAINNOH hit the ground running with her self-titled full-length release this week. The 11-track collection boasts endearing, psychedelic sounds led by sublime vocals. Her accent alone seems to lend itself to the psychedelic...