Dive into the world of Sao Cèline, the “wavy lover girl” whose music is as soulful as it is captivating. In our exclusive Q&A, Sao shares how her mum’s love for legends like Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton inspired her journey into music, how she crafts her storytelling melodies, and her ultimate dream of collaborating with Chris Brown…

My name is Sherren Olivia. I am a singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. I love music and have been singing since I was a child. I began singing in church at a young age and continued to sing throughout my life in choirs. In college, I was introduced to recording and songwriting where I started to work with other musicians. I released my first two songs in 2015 on Soundcloud. I remember hoping that song would get to 500 plays and never imagined that something I wrote in my dorm room would reach over 100,000 people.

My first album "Oasis" was released this past February 2022. My journey has just begun and I am very excited to continue growing as an artist and make more music. I want to encourage anyone who loves to make music and create art to never stop creating. Create things that you like and do not try to create for others.

Have you been creating music that is screaming to be heard by the world but you aren’t sure how to get it out there to listeners’ ears? Making a name for yourself in the music industry has historically been a tough task; but in today’s digital world that has bred a culture for collaboration and sharing, there has never been an easier time to break into the headphones of music lovers. This is your guide for music promotion in the digital age.

It’s time to cue up the highlight reel and shine the spotlight down on you; a personal brand is the story of you and showing the world what you have to offer. This is an artists’ guide to personal branding and how to shine the spotlight on you!

As an independent artist, having a strong and supportive team behind you can be the key to success. From managing your finances to promoting your music, there are a number of important tasks that need to be handled in order to build a successful career. In this guide, we'll explore the key components of a successful independent artist team and how you can build one in 2023.

The music industry is a dynamic and diverse field that faces many opportunities and challenges in 2023. Let’s explore some of the trends, tools, and issues that will shape the future of music creation, production, distribution, and marketing.

Shot in a similar style to her earlier release, “Forever 21,” Hazy Shea’s latest music video captures the feeling of being left behind. Slow pans of the singer, dressed in ripped jeans and muted colors, reflect the lyrical angst of “Left Astray.”