Sidewalk Talk Show

Stephen Puth knows that the most powerful, heartfelt songs in pop-music history are about love. A singer, songwriter, and musician, Puth also writes songs that traffic in affairs of the heart. But rather than complain about what goes wrong in relationships, the 24-year-old New Jersey native zeroes in on the small, random moments that can become saturated in one’s memory. “It’s boring to just sing about how you got hurt,” Puth declares. “I try to focus on the tiny, specific things I can’t forget, things I didn’t think anything of at the time, but that later become powerful, emotional memories.”Puth does just that on his debut single for Arista Records, “Sexual Vibe” — a retro-tinged song “about that moment where you see someone across the room, maybe at a party, and how you feel before anything even happens,” Puth says. “Nothing may ever happen, but maybe you start talking, maybe you start dancing — it’s about the build-up and seeing where it goes. When I’m writing, I’m interested in how something started, how it ended, and everything in between.”Listen to Stephen Puth:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6B72wjgAkhvxTVCL6xS6mC?si=JTSgL_ImRRi_tlKQLoiq-AFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkpop https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexander 23 emerged in 2019 with a vibe that was part heartbroken slacker and part playfully sparse, software-constructed pop on the single "Dirty AF1s."Without revealing his identity at first (his social media featured the banner "Who is this"), Alexander 23 issued his debut single on Interscope in March 2019. He followed the release of "Dirty AF1s" with a tour of the U.S. in support of Alec Benjamin and an appearance at that August's Lollapalooza festival.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopFollow me, Lauren Engel:http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seattle-born alt-hip hop artist Ryan Caraveo has returned with a brand new single called “Deceived” via AWAL, available to stream now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all DSPs worldwide. The track will be featured on Ryan’s forthcoming album, and continues his prolific musical output on the heels of 2018’s At Least I Tried. For long-time fans of Caraveo’s, “Deceived” has a familiar feel to the edgy yet relatable tendencies the singer’s music has had in the past but with a fresh, alternative-leaning rawness.“‘Deceived’ is a moody banger,” says Caraveo. “It sucks when you're still hung up on someone who's already over you. It sucks even more when they continue stringing you along. That's what this song is about.” We’ve certainly all been there.Ryan Caraveo made his first appearance in 2014 looking clean-cut, while his music was anything but that. His debut album Swings gave listeners a taste of triumph, loss, heartbreak, and his battles with inner demons. The album’s most popular song, “Paradise,” is an uneasy ode to the escape drugs provide and has since been streamed over 20 million times. In 2016, the Pacific Northwest native sold out several of the largest Seattle venues, performed at Sasquatch Festival, and finished the summer by gracing the main stage of the iconic Bumbershoot Festival. Following his 2018 album At Least I Tried, Ryan completed a US headline tour, further displaying his preference for happy melodies paired with gloomy thoughts.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emerging from the gritty north of England, YUNGBLUD brings an explosion of raw energy and thought-provoking lyrics. He has created his own blend of alternative rock: poetry, guitar-hooks and break-beats with a fierce determination to make a dent in pop-culture. Dangerously sexy, startlingly bold yet emotionally grounded YUNGBLUD drops a grenade on his audience members imprinting himself in their minds. Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalkpop (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

London-based crossover electronic/dubstep act Modestep formed in 2010, features Josh Friend and Pat Lundy. Modestep debuted in February 2011 with "Feel Good," a bursting single that reached the Top Ten of the U.K. dance chart and crossed into the Top 40 of the main pop chart. August's "Sunlight," released on Polydor, was more aggressive -- to a piercing extent -- and fared even better; it peaked in the Top 20 of the pop chart as the group was plotting the release of its debut full-length. After some delays, that album, Evolution Theory, arrived in February 2013. Most recently they moved to LA and signed with Disciple. Listen to their latest EP:Dawn EP:https://open.spotify.com/album/2HGSomhZ8qN1k1TDknarw9?si=-E1ILPdoS_iaEylmGvNICAFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Party Favor is the pseudonym of DJ and electronic producer Dylan Ragland. Growing up in Park City, Utah, Ragland spent his younger years listening to metal and working his way through film school in California. After graduating from Chapman University, Ragland and a friend started DJing in L.A.'s local clubs, playing a mix of electro and Dutch house which naturally progressed into production.Ragland created his Party Favor alter ego in 2013, releasing his first EP, Parkin' Lot Pimpin', on Bomb Squad. Combining the elements of Euro-house and the Southern sound of trap, Ragland managed to perfectly combine the genres, quickly establishing himself as the rising star on the EDM scene. Remixes for the likes of Showtek and Bro Safari propelled his profile even further and saw him release a few more singles on Bomb Squad before signing to Mad Decent.Party and Destroy EP In 2014, Ragland released the single "Bap U," and after amassing a huge number of plays online, the track appeared on a U.S. national TV advert as well as in the movies Vacation and How to Be Single. By 2016, he had played DJ sets across the world and at some of the biggest dance and rock festivals, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Ultra. More singles appeared that year, including "Wiggle Wop," "G-String," and "Bust 'Em," and at the end of 2016, his first EP for Mad Decent, Party & Destroy, was released. Featuring guest spots from the likes of Gucci Mane, Dillon Francis, and Sean Kingston, the EP quickly hit the top spots on streaming and download services.In April 2019, Party Favor released his debut album, Layers, on his own Area 25 label. The LP included the single "Wait a Minute" (featuring A$AP Ferg and Juicy J), as well as collaborations with GTA, Graves, KingJet, Rich the Kid, Lil Baby, and many others.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkedm (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hayden James has been producing immense summer house jams with soulful and evocative vocals ever since he burst onto the Australian music scene in 2013. He's since captured worldwide attention and critical success with multiple Platinum-certified hits and a music collection that's amassed 97 million streams just last year alone.His debut EP out on tastemaker label Future Classic put his name on the map, but didn’t prepare the indie label for the success Hayden would have with hit single "Something About You", which now counts over 58 million streams and a Gold certification in Australia. He followed this success with sold out shows across Australia, Europe and the US while also finding the time to co-write and produce a number of tracks for international megastar Katy Perry.His track “NUMB,” released in October 2017, scored a Platinum certification in Australia, a #32 position on Triple J’s Hottest 100 and spawned a huge headline tour of North America. 2018 was a breakout year with hits “Better Together” featuring Running Touch and “Just Friends” featuring singer Boy Matthews, which has gone double Platinum in Australia. This was also the first year Hayden had two singles in the coveted Triple J Top 100, with "Just Friends" reaching the highest position at #15 and "Better Together" at #75.Hayden James just released his album 'Between Us'!Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What started as a creative hobby in the calm scenes of Orange County soon became a personal quest to form something bigger than a unique venture — a modern grunge-esque landscape that takes integral instrumentation with an out of the box like sound design and casts visuals that would be reminiscent of an earlier time where rawness and vulnerability was glorified. The desire to create music and becoming an electronic artist has always been a hidden pulse in his life, whether it stemmed from his early obsessions over Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and A$AP Rocky, or analyzing the blend of fashion, film, and music altogether. It’s no longer a search for genre, but rather an evolving sound, appreciating the trials of young adulthood at age 21 and letting him and his audience grow into something beyond a young man and his music.The journey of Devault is fairly new, but 2017 has sped up his emergence into the scene, already becoming the hottest ticket for official redos of songs as well as garnering well over 10 million total streams on Spotify. This year alone, Devault has been tapped for official remixes with Rihanna, AlunaGeorge, and Kehlani, amassing millions of plays on all platforms and being a crucial part for Rihanna’s “Sex With Me” #1 spot on the Billboard Dance charts.“Everything is so accessible now that it has become quite unique to get my point across outside of just my music catalogue,” he notes. “I’m able to showcase various arts to my audience beyond sound that can convey my thoughts and past emotions. The world I’m creating is vast but specific. Dark emotion and vibrant energy in perfect sequence, and as time presses forward, it will only become more narrow and focused.”With a large demand for new material and talks of a grand live presence, Devault is showing signs of the modern new wave splash on the industry that is taking hold. His current mid-tempo electronica flare has caught ears and leaves the next chapter as exciting as the first. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the leading independent artists in electronic music today, GRiZ is the Detroit-born, Denver-based multifaceted artist who's funkin' up dance floors worldwide with his self-described future funk sound, which mixes electronic music with his fiery live saxophone, energetic funk, and sweeping electro-soul.Following a full year of self-reflection and creative development, GRiZ returns with 'Ride Waves,' his new self-released album due out April 5, 2019. As his most creatively ambitious and most personal project to date, the 14-track album features collaborations with major artists like Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Matisyahu, DRAM, and Bootsy Collins and sees the producer taking his sound toward uncharted territories in hip-hop, pop, and dance music, all while keeping the funky GRiZ sound intact. The album follows his breakout album 'Good Will Prevail' (September 2016), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Electronic chart and charted on the Billboard 200 chart.GRiZ's live shows, which mix improvised saxophone, guitar, and vocals and include the 15-piece GRiZ Live Band, have become massive draws around the world. In addition to mainstage performances at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands, as well as headlining sets at Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle, GRiZ has headlined and sold out Denver's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for four consecutive years. Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BONNIE X CLYDE, the DJ/producer/vocalist duo, have continued their rapid rise to stardom. Their debut “WANTED” EP captured the hearts and minds of millions with their leadoff single “Bass Jam” topping the charts at #1 for seven weeks straight and accumulating millions of streams on Spotify. BONNIE X CLYDE took their success on the road, embarking on a rigorous touring schedule both nationally and internationally.BONNIE X CLYDE have undoubtedly positioned themselves for a monumental year in 2018. Continuing to takeover new markets, their fan base “The Rosegang” has grown exponentially worldwide. Spotify and Apple Music identified BONNIE X CLYDE as an act to look out for in 2018 and the duo has been featured in several premiere music playlists including Crate Diggers, Fresh Electronic, New Music Friday, Best of the Week & A-List Dance. BONNIE X CLYDE released their highly anticipated “While We’re Young” EP this July. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chanel Lóran was a studio demo singer for the Red One team songwriters for over two years. Working with this team of Grammy winning talent led to many opportunities for studio work and songwriting with other Grammy winning producers. The young vocalist will release her debut EP XVII in Summer 2019, which captures the complexity of young love and the unraveling emotions that follow. The first single “Take It” is about defining the person you aspire to be and breaking out on your own terms.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenna Andrews is a recording artist, songwriter and vocal producer whose music has propelled her from her hometown of Calgary, Canada, to living in a multitude of cities around the globe. She has written with or placed songs for: Max Martin, Diplo, Jeremih, Tori Kelly, Jessie J, Little Mix, Majid Jordan, Noah “40” Shebib, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Boi 1da, Noah Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Doc McKinney and Banks, among others.Jenna was signed to Island Def Jam in 2008. Her debut single, “Tumblin Down” was co-written by Def Jam Recordings artist and label mate, Jeremih. It charted on Billboard charts Urban AC and the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The release brought attention to Jenna Andrews, landing her a feature in Vogue Italia “Visions on Stage” column.Jenna has toured with acts including Emeli Sandé, Nelly Furtado, Miguel, Marsha Ambrosius, En Vogue,Shawn Desman and Kevin Bacon’s Band, “The Bacon Brothers”.Most recently, she has been spending her time developing Lennon Stella, Noah Cyrus, Zhavia Ward and Lauren Jauregui.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing up in Louisiana, music was Aaron Carpenter’s entire world. Raised on everything from classic country to pop-punk to the Stevie Wonder records his grandmother often spun for him, Carpenter took up drumming at age 11, later teaching himself to play piano and guitar.Showing off his effortless charm, Carpenter’s debut single “Attitude” is an instantly catchy soul-pop confection, all shiny hooks and slinky grooves. But while the track marks his first official release, Carpenter’s charisma will come as no surprise to his nearly 4 million followers on Instagram, where he began posting covers in 2015. A year later, Carpenter headed to L.A. and immersed himself in music, and soon landed in sessions with A-list songwriters. Spending nearly every day in the studio for an entire year, Carpenter scored a deal with Capitol Records in February 2018, then moved forward with the making of his upcoming debut project.In each new song he creates, Carpenter finds himself rediscovering the strong emotional hold that music’s always had on him. “When I hear certain pop songs from the 2000s, it immediately puts me back in the skating rink on a Friday night in junior high—just this moment of total mindless fun,” he says. “I’d love to do that for other people with my music: to take them to a place where nothing else matters in the world, and they can just have a good time.”Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Betta Lemme is a Canadian-Italian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She represent Italy at the sixth edition of the Europa Song Contest, held in Dnipro, Ukraine, with the song "Bambola" and finished at 11th place in the Final with 209 points.Lemme was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is Italian-Canadian with both of her parents being of Italian descent. In addition to French, she speaks English.In July 2016, Lemme was featured on a single titled "Awoo" which she co-wrote with American DJ duo Sofi Tukker. Lemme's debut single "Bambola" was released officially on 10 November 2017. On 29 January 2018, Lemme made her first-televised debut performing her single, "Bambola" on RAI 1's Che tempo che fa.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

London future bass artist Duskus may only still be the tender age of 21, but his career is moving at a dynamic pace. An extremely talented producer who is known for his almost ethereal synth patterns, thickly layered, immersive basslines and distinctive chopped vocal style; he first began turn heads after impressing bitbird boss San Holo.Releasing on the label as their first signed artist four years ago, Duskus dropped singles including ‘Know Why’ and ‘On My Own,’ immediately delighting with his distinctive energy.Counting support from artists like Marshmello, Illenium, Hardwell, Don Diablo and of course San Holo, who he has recently supported on his USA tour, Duskus has a catalogue of early releases with SoundCloud collectives Daruma and Elysian Records and across Monstercat, Alpha Pup, Pete Tong’s Deux Trois...Following on from this year’s collaboration with Graves and Joni Payne on ‘Easy,’ Duskus released his debut EP ‘cute’ on bitbird. Considered something of a turning point in his illustrious career, the UK producer is marking a shift away from his previous sounds. Now bridging the gap between UK, specifically London, and American bass music, he blends lo-fi house and future beats interspersed with his brand of vocal chops in a truly unique way - ‘Take Me Home’ from the EP went straight into the Spotify Viral US Top 50.Listen to Duskus:Duskus' new single: http://bit.ly/duskus-tellmewhyftarizsiFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.