Alt-pop songwriter Quinn XCII reaches for a mellower folk-pop sound on his seventh album, ‘LOOK! I’m Alive.’ Working with Venice-based producer Adam Friedman in his home studio, the Detroit native opens up about his creative process in exclusive commentary, saying he “felt like a kid again,” trying out new ideas without overanalyzing them. Touching on his personal affinity for songs about the afterlife, Quinn notes that “Olive Tree” is his contribution to the mysterious subject, sharing he’s drawn to “the sheer unknown of it.” Of the track, “Live & Let Go,” a collaboration with Dispatch, he says it’s about a lesson learned to “live your life and trust that things will fall into place the way they were meant to.” Elsewhere on the project, Quinn shares that the stripped-back “Florence” is named for his baby daughter, his first child. “It’s the first of many songs, I’m sure,” he tells SoundCloud. Listen now.

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII

K3ONI “Want More (feat. Zach Settle & Vasili Varlamos)” OUT NOW on DIM MAK

After being hand-picked by Steve Aoki as the winner of the #AokiChallenge, K3ONI teams up with Dim Mak to release his track “Want More (feat. Zach Settle & Vasili Varlamos)“, featuring wide Tech House bass stabs and rap vocals from Zach and Vasili.

K3ONI:
-https://www.instagram.com/_k3oni/
-https://on.soundcloud.com/5Qj1x3nReLgwekDcA

Want More (feat. Zach Settle & Visli)

K3ONI - Want More (feat. Zach Settle & Vasili Varlamos)

Rushmere

Episode 257 - Chris Simpson

Content Warning: This episode contains open discussion of sensitive topics, including suicide, addiction and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, and needs support, help is available. For confidential, international mental health resources, please visit https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org or https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts.

In this installment of Sound Advice, we talk to 2025 Ascending artist honestav. With his 2024 breakout hit, “I’d Rather Overdose,” the vocalist and songwriter became a viral sensation — but he’s no overnight success. After posting hundreds of songs on SoundCloud, honestav has broadened his sound from rap to incorporate rock, Americana and country, and gained legions of devoted fans through his heartfelt lyrics. In this exclusive interview, we talk to honestav about his debut album and tour, his Missouri roots and how music helps him overcome pain. He also delivers motivational advice for artists and talks about how SoundCloud helped him elevate his career. 

Episode Show Notes: https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/honestav-interview-sound-advice
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Sound Advice: honestav

Yellow Brick Road

LOOK! I'm Alive

Live & Let Go

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII on "Dodged A Bullet"

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII on "Live & Let Go"

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII on "Olive Tree"

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII on "Yellow Brick Road"

SoundCloud Stories elevates artists’ creative journeys, spotlights vibrant music communities and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the defining sounds of today and tomorrow. Original content includes the Sound Advice interview series, exclusive track-by-track artist commentary on Voice Notes, and the Weekly Download playlist, which highlights essential scenes and groundbreaking artists.

Voice Notes: Quinn XCII on "Dodged A Bullet"

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