Ahead of the release of don't grow up, it's a trap, Ana Kahan opens up about the growing pains that inspired her debut EP. From heartbreak and nostalgia to healing and finding beauty in adulthood, she reflects on the real-life experiences that shaped one of the year's most heartfelt indie releases.

With "Holy Water," Leeds based alt pop artist Lois is stepping into her boldest era yet. We caught up with the rising songwriter to talk about finding humor in heartbreak, the joy shaping her newest music, Elton John's support, and why this next chapter feels like her most authentic one yet.

After years of shaping songs behind the scenes for artists like Jon Batiste, Tori Kelly, Julia Michaels, and Reneé Rapp, Grammy-nominated producer Tenroc is finally telling his own story. In our conversation, he opens up about the unexpected path to his debut album God Is A Person, why honesty mattered more than perfection, and how becoming a father reshaped the meaning behind some of the record's most personal songs.