Singer-songwriter and model Liv Hanna closes out the month of August with a new single, “Proud of Yourself.” “Proud of Yourself” is sonically and thematically different from her previous record, “TEASE ME.” AWAL’s Liv Hanna goes back to her roots and the type of sound that her fans are accustomed to hearing. “Proud of Yourself” is a piano-driven ballad that teeters between Alt-Pop, Dark Pop, Indie Pop, and Pop Rock. “Proud of Yourself” is akin to an oxymoron as the title suggests a positive theme. However, Liv Hanna cleverly uses the phrase in an ironic manner. The track is about…
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Written By Petra Hule Amongst many music platforms, SoundCloud was discovered as a platform for artists to share their present and future musical creations. Eventually, that then drove the platform to become a means of distributing and publishing music. With 175 million active users per month, Soundcloud has become one of the biggest music platforms, especially for individual artists, as it allows users to upload and share original music. What Is SoundCloud? Originally created for artists to collab and create from different parts of the globe, it has now become a platform where artists’ fanbases can be expanded on top…
Written by Petra Hule Whether you’ve heard of Vevo or not, or you’re aware that Vevo hosts most of your favorite artists’ videos on YouTube. Here’s the insight you need behind this career-enhancing label. What is Vevo? Let’s back it up and first introduce what Vevo really is. Vevo standing for “video evolution,” was created by Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, three of the largest recording labels. The three labels combined agreed to license premium music videos from its artists directly through Vevo, however, they also release music independently through their channel on YouTube. What’s…
Written by Petra Hule Photoshoots can be a great asset for any aspiring band or musician. A nice photo can go a long way on things like your social media platforms or musician website to help expand your reach. Whether it’s your first experience or you’ve previously worked with a photographer on set, these simple tips will make sure you get your bang for your buck, rookie or not. How To Prepare For Your Photoshoot Preparing for a shoot is just one of the many steps when you’re about to release new music. Here are some tips that’ll help you…
Written By Hailey Oppenlander Though the rise of some viral TikTok songs remains a mystery (read: Backyardigans), TikTok can be a great space for up-and-coming musicians. Even a short clip of a song or an artist showing off their Spotify page can compel me to listen to their discography 一 because who doesn’t love discovering new music? TikTok Musicians To Watch This Year Here are just a few TikTok music artists to check out when you are strolling through TikTok. KOLE (@kolesongs) KOLE has a wide range of songwriting credits, from Meghan Trainor (after winning an episode of NBC’s Songland)…