Pop Singer: Suzy Olson/@suzyq1928

Written by Brittany Shawnté Meet rising pop singer, Suzy Olson! The 16-year-old from Arizona got her start in music by singing in church, alongside her four brothers. Her parents sang each week as well, and her older brothers played instruments, so she comes from a pretty talented family! Her mom was also a music teacher, andContinue reading “Pop Singer: Suzy Olson/@suzyq1928”

#NowListeningTo: Athazagoraphobia EP by @cherrivoncelle

R&B/pop singer Cherri V has released her latest studio EP, Athazagoraphobia! “Athazagoraphobia” is the fear of being forgotten or ignored, which Cherri V can relate to as an artist. Working with producer Davinche, Sony Music‘s Hannah V and songwriter Jake Isaac among others, the singer has developed a great project that I’m sure you all will enjoy. This EP is full of soul andContinue reading “#NowListeningTo: Athazagoraphobia EP by @cherrivoncelle”

Alternative Artist: @GraphGonzales

Written by Brittany Shawnté

      Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Krista Gonzales, known professionally as Graph Gonzales, became interested in music as a teenager, listening to hip hop and eventually recorded herself for fun. “It was probably what I spent most of my time doing as an individual, writing verses and recording them,” Graph said. “It was kind of a natural thing that happened.” The city of Toronto, Graph noted, has a very eclectic sound that she’s really inspired by, including great alternative and avant-garde rock music that influenced her sound a bit.

Australian Pop/Rock Artist: @TravisMusic

Written by Brittany Shawnté

I absolutely love how many international artists I have had the opportunity to feature on The Spotlight this year! It’s always cool to feature people outside of the U.S. to give you all a little taste of what the outside world really has to offer. It’s also allowed me to talk with a lot of awesome people! Getting back into the swing of things after all of these vacations and whatnot, so I have even more in the works!

Today, we have Australian pop/rock artistTravis Caudle! Travis admitted that he fell in love with music at a really young age. “Dad was always into stereo systems in a big way and buying the latest records and Mum plays piano, so it was always around,” he said, even recalling his first concert experience at the toddler level! “I clearly remember being at a Neil Diamond concert in Perth, Western Australia where I’m from, when I was two or three and wondering why he had red, green and blue hair (the lights!!!). Mum and Dad must not have been able to find a babysitter that night!” he joked.