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Puma Blue looks beyond the veil with his debut album: 'In Praise of Shadows'
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Puma Blue looks beyond the veil with his debut album: 'In Praise of Shadows'

Jacob Allen — better known as Puma Blue — finds light amongst life’s darkest moments with his poignant lyrics and ethereal soundscapes, enveloping the listener in an auditory dreamscape. In his release of ‘In Praise of Shadows,’ Allen marries delicate guitar riffs with airy beats, creating a sound honest to his current self. Pure Nowhere had the opportunity to chat with Jacob over a Zoom call, where we discussed the importance of vulnerability and the moments behind his debut album. His responses were imbued with the same poeticism and authenticity found in his music.

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Respawning with Half Moon Bay
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Respawning with Half Moon Bay

Musician Half Mood Bay explores what it means to navigate transitional periods of life as a young black artist, while finding a soul’s purpose through challenges. A year later, this EP has manifested itself into a filmic journey that works to translate these experiences of love and life through the lens of reincarnation.

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Desktop Diaries: Raffaella
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Desktop Diaries: Raffaella

“Playing for an invisible audience feels lonely but also intimate in a way that could never exist outside of my bedroom - weird to think about how many people I’ve invited to see the mess on my bed or the view from my window… I’m pretty delusional about it all.”

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Embrace your inner child: FIG discusses her latest EP ‘The Fluke’
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Embrace your inner child: FIG discusses her latest EP ‘The Fluke’

At 20 years old, Fay — better known as FIG — is breaking out of the bedroom pop mold. With her undying individuality and dynamic sound, this New York singer-songwriter dances around what’s expected, bringing listeners something fresh, with an air of nostalgia. After being featured on Spotify’s “Lorem” and “Beast Meets West” playlists, Pure Nowhere chatted with FIG over a Zoom call, discussing how she brings internalized emotions and visuals to life in her music.

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‘Mirror Sound’ Offers an Intimate Glimpse into What it Means to Create
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‘Mirror Sound’ Offers an Intimate Glimpse into What it Means to Create

‘Mirror Sound’ is a visual portrait that takes a closer look at the people and processes behind self-recorded music, showcasing twenty-seven musicians including Sharon Von Etten, Laetitia Tamko (Vagabon), and the late Emitt Rhodes. Conceived by writer and musician Spencer Tweedy, graphic designer Lawrence Azerrad, and photographer Daniel Topete, the collaboration profiles a collection of musicians whose work is a sonic reflection of their innermost selves.

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Healing in finding forgiveness: Morgan Saint discusses her latest EP 'HELP' and the importance of authenticity
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Healing in finding forgiveness: Morgan Saint discusses her latest EP 'HELP' and the importance of authenticity

Bracing honesty is a consistent theme in Morgan Saint’s catalog, and her latest EP HELP is nothing short of pure, unadulterated authenticity. In a conversation with Pure Nowhere, Morgan shared her cathartic advice, discussed honesty in music, and adapting to being a musician in the age of COVID-19.

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