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Lana Del Rey Talks Boyfriend & New Album in NYLON 

Lana Del Rey revealed some key info in her NYLON feature. About her boyfriend Barrie-James O'Neill, she said, "[Kurt Cobain is] a big part of our daily conversation. Jeff Buckley is another big inspiration. And Jim Morrison–I mean, we talk about these people like we know them. They're a part

Katy Perry Talks Beach Upbringing 

Katy Perry is the ultimate California Gurl through and through, having grown up by the beach. The singer spoke about growing up in Santa Barbara and her beachside upbringing in W, saying, "I left for L.A. when I was 17. Santa Barbara was boring to me back then. Now all I want to do is be bored in

What Is Katy Perry's Relationship With God Like? 

Katy Perry is famously the daughter of fundamentalists. She has been vocal about her upbringing. It makes sense for people to be curious about her faith at this point in her life, as she navigates a crazy level of fame. Perry explained the status of her current relationship with God in W, saying, "I

Listen to Strangeheart's "How to Feel Right" 

Los Angeles-based synth pop duo Strangeheart have dropped their new single "How To Feel Right." Have a listen to it below. That's good shit, right? We are happy to share. Did you dig Strangeheart and "How to Feel Right?" —Maggie Pannacione11.04.13

Listen to Erik Hassle's "Talk About It" 

Ready for a Hassle of the good sort? After traveling the world, writing and recording new music, and intentionally taking time out of the limelight for a couple of years, Swedish pop/soul singer and songwriter Erik Hassle, 25, is making a welcomed return with the release of his powerful new single,