It can be far too easy to get caught in negativity in today’s world. We’re surrounded by it in the news, the media and even entertainment. And that’s what makes Mod Sun’s music and message all the more refreshing.

“It’s about empowerment. It’s about saying it’s okay to sit by yourself on a Friday night and make music. You’ll never be lonely if you love the person you’re alone with,” says the rapper, whose name stands for “Movement On Dreams Stand Under None.”

A Minnesota native, Mod grew up in a household that played everything from Bob Dylan to Prince, and that eclectic foundation has informed his musical journey. He started playing drums at age 13, and by 16, he began touring with a few bands, including the successful rock group Four Letter Lie.

But his heart told him to go after something else.

“I was in a state of comfort, touring and in a band, and I decided I wanted to totally change it up and do something I believed in,” the 27-year-old remembers.

So he gave up that steady gig to pick up the mic. Mod wrote his first song at age 19, and hasn’t looked back since. Over the last eight years, he has released six mixtapes and three EPs. He has collaborated with artists including Schoolboy Q, Nipsey Hussle and G-Eazy, and earned a spot as one of sixteen independent artists from around the world competing for the cover of Rolling Stone in 2011.

After his most recent release, 2012’s Happy As Fuck, he again proved his artistic versatility, by momentarily shifting his writing focus in a new direction: His book, Did I Ever Wake Up?

“It’s all about the fact of making your life a dream,” he says of the inspirational work. “I was a stubborn kid. You can never learn if you’re always right. It took all these things for me to become what I want to be.”

Now, the focus is again squarely on the music. He’s built plenty of momentum over the last year, thanks to videos for tracks like “My Hippy, “Free Love” and “Mushrooms.” And now, Mod is getting ready to deliver his Friend Base — because he has no fans, only friends — his debut album, which is due at the top of 2015, through Rostrum Records.

The music has grown, but the underlying message remains.
“No matter the amount of negativity you’re presented with, 5 minutes from now could be your best moment.”

7715 consists of Stu Da Boi, Tyler Wilson, JP Clark, Dan Geraghty and JRM. Though the specific details may be a little foggy now, the story of 7715 Bluebell Avenue in Southern California comprises parties to rival Project X and The Hangover, magical impromptu late-night jam sessions, and the start of an eternal, the four lifelong musicians penned a song together in order to help Stu get over a breakup during January 2018. The intersection of three voices—namely Stu, JP, and Tyler—proved undeniable when backed by Dan’s production and instrumentation. Throughout 2018, the boys wrote and recorded. They welcomed an old buddy JRM into the fold and perfected a signature sound along the way.

Pablo Dylan is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.

His debut album “Notes from Columbia” is out now.

Ashley Brinton has been singing and performing since she was seven years old. “My sound is pop with a twist. I make music that makes people happy. It is upbeat, fun, and relatable” says Brinton, who has worked closely with Cory Rooney (Jlo, Mariah Carey) on honing in on a sound and style that is inspiring and reflects who she is. Ashley’s debut EP is meant to be an ode to friendship and love. She hopes that when fans listen to her music, they appreciate her uplifting lyrics and can relate to her music.

Ashley is a musical artist who is one-to-watch. She is the epitome of the modern-day pop star with an edge to both her street style and her music. With Girls Life magazine declaring “she’s ready to join the ranks of pop princesses who’ve gone before her.”

“I hope my fans love my EP as much as I loved making it,” Ashley says. “It comes from my heart.”