Brandee Younger’s ‘brand new’ mission to solidify the harp as a jazz music staple

Brandee Younger; Credit: Erin O'Brien Most people think of the harp as an instrument primarily meant for classical music, but harpist and composer Brandee Younger is working to change that perception. She is championing the harp as an instrument for jazz. Younger’s newest album "Brand New Life" aims to illustrate the harp as a focal instrument in jazz. The project is inspired by another trailblazing jazz harpist, Dorothy Ashby, whose music […]

April 11, 2023

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Debby Friday’s ‘good luck’ is very clear to see ahead of debut album

Debby Friday; Courtesy: @katrinbraga Toronto-based singer and emcee, DEBBY FRIDAY, has released the stellar track ‘So Hard to Tell’ from her debut full length album, ‘Good Luck’ out everywhere on March 24. What isn’t hard to tell, is that she is a fresh and innovative voice, uncommon yet commanding. While her initial offerings, ‘Bitchpunk’ and ‘Death Drive’ were, punk-funk-industrial in scope, ‘So Hard to Tell’ smooths it out to more […]

March 20, 2023

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NilexNile ignores gimmicks & distractions in new album single “WIA”

"WIA" is the first single off NilexNile's new album, “Nostalgia EverClear” He's focused. He's authentic. Anything else can stay away. NilexNile is letting his hustle and hard work speak for itself with his newest single, "WIA". Inspired by Chicago's underground hip hop scene, he said the track explains his current outlook on life. He's in a place where choosing between legitimacy and being gaudy isn't hard. [The lyrics] “see through […]

February 17, 2023

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HYFIN’s Most Read Stories of 2022

We’re not even one year old, but the HYFIN team is making sure to keep you connected to the culture. Since our inception on June 19, we’ve continued to bring you a mix of music, entertainment and news. Sometimes these come from our neighborhoods, and other times they have national (and international) reach. Here are the Top 10 HYFIN stories that caught our readers’ attention in 2022. 10. As MATTHÙ, […]

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HYFIN’s Favorite Albums of 2022

Artwork by Erin Bagatta Perhaps the most defining aspect of the HYFIN team's top albums of the year is our range. It's a very eclectic bunch of songs, emotions, artists and sounds. By the time you've scrolled all the way through you'll see we truly embody the definition of living and thriving in many spaces. Our station launched on Juneteenth 2022, and that makes this is our first "Album of […]

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Klassik reminds us all that karma is real in new single “All Comes Back”

The newest release from Klassik is a cautionary message. It's one we've all heard before, but here, it's clear some of us need to be reminded about karma. In "All Comes Back" he warns "...you can run, you can hide, but in time your hand will show." The visuals, mostly in black and white, are simple yet crisp. Klassik sings lessons from the beach, reflecting on past dealings with inauthentic […]

December 8, 2022

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As MATTHÙ, Kevin Bush shares his voice and state of mind on new EP ‘Montana’

Courtesy of the artist The sound of guitarist and producer Kevin Bush’s new project, MATTHÙ, isn’t a far cry from his work with his brother Will as sibling duo Immortal Girlfriend. But for anyone familiar with Kevin’s talents, it’s markedly different in ways that are both eye-opening and absorbing. His debut EP, Montana (available via Bandcamp), finds him using his voice (literally) and building an electronic music world softened by […]

November 15, 2022

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Zed Kenzo gets personal on ‘Zechariah’ EP, talks inspiration, sobriety and message to fans

"Zechariah" cover; Courtesy: Zed Kenzo On a first listen to Zed Kenzo’s new EP “Zechariah” my first thoughts were, 'this is dope'; 'this is Milwaukee' and 'hold up, why isn’t she on?' The production; the rawness; the playfulness; the experimentation. Wow. It’s been three years since Zed released a full project. Her talent is still there but her growth and clarity are wildly apparent. She’s been through things (heartbreak, substance […]

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Chingy drops new single, ‘Can’t Blame Me’, returns to music scene with nothing to prove

You don’t even have to say his name and most likely – when you hear his voice – you’ll already know who he is. Yep. Chingy. His song "Right Thurr" inspired dance moves, and other tracks like "Holidae In" and "One Call Away" are happily burned into our memories. Chingy has built a massive fanbase since his 2003 debut, but after attorney mishaps and various disputes, we started hearing less […]

September 20, 2022

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Brandee Younger’s ‘brand new’ mission to solidify the harp as a jazz music staple

Debby Friday’s ‘good luck’ is very clear to see ahead of debut album

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HYFIN’s Favorite Albums of 2022

Klassik reminds us all that karma is real in new single “All Comes Back”

As MATTHÙ, Kevin Bush shares his voice and state of mind on new EP ‘Montana’

Zed Kenzo gets personal on ‘Zechariah’ EP, talks inspiration, sobriety and message to fans

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