Look out for indie folk songstress Sidney Bird and her new self discovery anthem On Brand. Think Maggie Rogers, Florence Welsh and Kacey Musgraves.
Born and raised in Arizona, Bird holds her own in the western pop scene. A true crossover act, she feels a strong creative impulse when home in Arizona, writing all of her songs there before fleshing them out with producers in Brooklyn. “I grew up listening to Barenaked Ladies, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell,” says Bird. “Then became obsessed with Katy Perry, Britney Spears––all the popstars.”
Bird’s background in comedy and musical theater has led to storytelling: “Sometimes I feel like I’m playing characters through my music, using them as a vehicle to express honest and genuine feelings.”Her 2020 debut album “Bad Timing,” has garnered over 1.7 million combined streams to date. In 2021, Bird followed up with her EP “Big Heart”.
Now that TikTok is the go to platform, Facebook is playing catch up. Instead of seeing the dreaded political posts, maybe you’ll see a beautiful gal in your newsfeed giving you financial tips or life hacks.
Apparently, Facebook will become more visual like TikTok, and more video heavy.
“What we’re really finding is that people want to connect over content,” said Tom Alison who is the head of the FB app. “And so a lot of where we’re going with Facebook is trying to bring you the best content that’s going to really cater to your interests, but then making it super easy to share that and discuss and connect with other people in your network over that.”
FB also wants a cleaner user experience. When I ask if the Facebook app has gotten bloated over the years with all its tabs and notifications, he gives a nervous laugh. “I’ll say that the Facebook app has a lot going on.”
Look out for &Tilly and the track Unopen. It’s a blend of indie folk and electronic. The duo who calls themselves introverted describes their sound as Poetic Indie; Sung Poetry New Folk; Melodic Ambient Pop; Bright Darkness; Alternative.
“Somewhere between Lucy Rose, dodie, and Lumineers, Unopen is too lovable to stay closed in just our hearts” says the duo.
They’ve written over 90 original songs within 2 years while their latest track landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday.
YouTube has created a new resource site for songwriters and producers, called “The Home for Songwriters on YouTube”. The platform will provide news, educational resources, and insights.
YouTube Music Tweeted:
“Looking for tips on how to level up your YouTube presence?? check out the newly revamped artists.youtube site and the ~brand new~ resources for songwriters & producers available on songwriters.youtube“
Look out for Imen Siar and the song Glitter and Gold. It’s a catchy track accompanied by a classic pop vocal. The 23-year released her debut single ‘Lonely People’ which earned critical acclaim in the UK while she worked as a waitress in London.
Inspired by Lewis Capaldi, Alessia Cara, Faouzia and Jessie J – Imen says, “‘Glitter and Gold’ was my first attempt at songwriting, and I wanted it to reflect my journey, how my view on life itself has changed, and how it’s made me the confident person I am today.
She co-wrote ‘Glitter and Gold’ with Jackson Hoffman and the Grammy-nominated icons + giants co-founder Billy Mann (P!nk, John Legend).
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