Laura Meets Musicians

Rags and Riches RAGS AND RICHES are an adrenalized, American pop-rock band hailing from Lexington, Kentucky . Formed in 2017, the band features brothers Tanner & Peyton Whitt . Over the last four years, the band has discovered their unique sound, identity and aesthetic.  Through their organic, kaleidoscope of creative abilities the brothers hope to be a light to guide people for owning what it is to be human - to grab life by the horns and live to the fullest, embracing all the twists and turns on the rollercoaster of it all. They share, " Our music is written to inspire others and spark hope for everyone to leave their legacy with the time they are given. No matter what is weighing on you in the present, or if you feel surrounded by your stress and anxiety, let that be a part of who you are and use that as motivation. This world is yours for the taking". RAGS AND RICHES have impressively clocked close to three million Spotify streams and had numerous TV appearances on

Kelaska Kelaska is a Connecticut based singer- songwriter. After gaining a following of over 30,000 subscribers on her Youtube channel, she began to write and create her own music. Blending dreamy waves of eerie synths with vintage rock guitars, Kelaska has found her own unique sound in the world of indie pop.  2022 is a busy year for the singer - After "Long Way Home"  and "Tightrope"  (that I highly engourage you to check out because it will worth it), she's now back to accompany your summer with pop jam "Honey" .  With influences ranging from Maggie Rogers to Holly Humberstone or even The 1975,"Honey" is about the feeling of sweet revenge that everyone can relate to. Kelaska sings that time when you hear that your ex is still hung up on you and somehow you feel happy they’re miserable. I love the transition from the calm start to the upbeat rhythm of the chorus, going then to an almost electronic pop sound. This bittersweet pop tune is TH

Enjoy my favorite picks from Indie Music world released in June 2022, in chronological order! "OKAY" - Act of Nature - Ontario, Canada (released on June 3rd) The duo, composed by Laura Easson and Jordan James, shares: "The chorus/hook for OKAY was written years ago and, throughout the years, multiple verses and bridges were written to go with the chorus. It wasn’t until Jordan added his piano to the song late last year that we could figure out what the right arrangement was. The chorus is a personal mantra for Laura’s life. Laura struggles with anxiety and, whenever she was not feeling herself mentally, she would pull this line out as an anthem. In addition to this, Jordan and Laura both started to refer to this song during the pandemic. It brought inspiration to us during difficult days and our desire is that this song brings the same empowerment and hope to our listeners as it did us. This is the song for those who need to know they have the strength within