Music

Hailing from the United States, Donquel is an up-and-coming artist and music producer with a penchant for creating infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Inspired by his family who was in the music business, Donquel’s music journey began at a tender age. Being an avid storyteller, Donquel is greatly influenced by real life experiences, drawing inspiration for his music from personal experiences and hardships, allowing him to invoke strong emotions in people. Apart from invoking emotions, Donquel also seems to have a unique innate competency to ingeniously present music in multiple styles, all while maintaining a consistent brand, one of the factors that make this artist one to keep an eye out for. With big dreams and plenty of energy to spare, Donquel seeks to positively influence the world with his music, and is well on his way to becoming one of the most phenomenal artists in our generation.

Stream Donquel – “Popping Bottlers” on Apple Music: music.apple.com/album/popping-bottlers/1598000981

Follow Donquel on Instagram: @donquel__

“Whatever… This Sucks” is a gritty pop-punk song about anxiety and the title track from The Mizzerables’ latest album. 

The Mizzerables are a punk rock trio from Chicago, IL, with gritty vocal-driven hooks. Joe Mizzi (Common Rider, The Bollweevils, Ten Ninety), Dave Vazzano, and Korey Brisendine delivered “Whatever… This Sucks,” a 30-minute trip through Mizzi’s psyche, just before the pandemic lockdowns. Revitalized, The Mizzerables will return to the stage in the fall of 2022. The Mizzerables recorded “Whatever… This Sucks” with 88 Fingers Louie guitarist Dan Precision at his Bomb Shelter studio.

Stream The Mizzerables – “Whatever… This Sucks” on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6M3nRDgD6fPw6vp2YQt4UD

Follow The Mizzerables:

• Facebook: facebook.com/themizzerables
• Instagram: @themizzerables
• Bandcamp: themizzerables.bandcamp.com

“Any Means Necessary” is a rap single created by G-Roasta, an artist from San Francisco, CA. 

Stream G-Roasta – “Any Means Necessary” on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/gdaroasta/any-means-necessary

Lestroso’s “I Forgot You” is pop music by Lestroso for the world! In the words of Lestroso, “My music is pop, electronic, new age. I come from Italy from Tavarone. I like to make pop music and electronic music for you. Music is my passion. Bye, from Lestroso.”

Stream Lestroso – “I Forgot You”:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/33RXHEjSOthKpYYmiqlwVh
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/album/i-forgot-you/1615006370?i=1615006382

“By the River” by Mermaid Blood is dark and moody alternative R&B with soul and pop influences. Mermaid Blood are two 23-year-old artists representing Ajax, Ontario, who hope to not only impress listeners with their sound but to connect with their audience through their lyrics chronicling their growing pains and journeys through love, loss, homelessness, sexuality, race, etc. Mermaid Blood are new to the game but hope that everyone can see the potential that they see in themselves.

Stream Mermaid Blood – “By the River” on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/mermaid-blood/five

By reinventing classic girl group romance through the lens of Gen-Z’s world-weary perspective, Mandy Slate has created an alt-pop gem that sparkles with both vulnerability and strength. Mandy’s hyper-feminine personality translates perfectly to the song’s lovelorn lyrics, which she describes as a ‘scathing love letter written in pink ink.’ With its sugary melody, soulful performance, and cutting lyrics, “I Know You Know” provides a unique perspective of young love in an all-too-confusing modern world.

Hailing from Arizona and based in Los Angeles, California, Mandy Slate is an up-and-coming independent artist and songwriter with a penchant for writing infectious tunes with relatable narratives. With big dreams and energy to spare, Mandy Slate’s music is filled with compulsive hooks, dreamy alt-pop production, old-soul sensibilities, and refreshingly honest lyricism.

Stream Mandy Slate – “I Know You Know”:

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QyzMUTzTao
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/mandyslate/i-know-you-know
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6es07n2R2lfvH4fLZhPu9S
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/album/i-know-you-know/1635085946

Follow Mandy Slate:

• Instagram: @mandy.slate
• TikTok: @mandy.slate
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/mandyslate

Blurry (Deluxe) by Flojo is about trying to find your way through life with all the negativity, depression, anxiety and everything that isn’t beneficial to you and your life. It has to do with finding yourself without giving in to what people have to say about you.

Born and raised in Mozambique, Flojo is an independent singer, songwriter and producer with a drive for making creative, experimental sounds with hauntingly mesmerizing vocals which has been compared to Masego. His sense of versatility is astounding as he writes, sings and produces his songs. He finds inspiration from artists like Tyler Cole, Kali Uchis, Chloe x Halle and many more.

Flojo began his official career in 2021, but has had a reputation for music production before officially releasing music on digital platforms. The artist expresses his feelings, emotions through writing as it is he’s preferred method of getting a message across and expressing himself. Keep up with him on his socials.

Stream Flojo – Blurry (Deluxe) on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/flojoofficial/sets/blurry-deluxe

Follow Flojo:

• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7nlX32DXVGxGyvN2jIqaWi
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/flojoofficial
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/flojo/157016275
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPiChNfBKx5Z9B65mi4TcoA
• Instagram: @flojoofficial_
• Linktree: linktr.ee/Flojo_