Tag: Do & Don't by K-Iai

The Bitter Sting of a Fake Persona on Matt Nation’s “April’s Fool”

Matt Nation drops "April’s Fool," and I am instantly struck by the sheer exhaustion of loving a hologram. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist has a knack for dissolving the borders between alt-pop, R&B, and nu-disco, but here, he channels a soul-stirring pop-punk urgency through a laid-back, indie-pop filter. https://open.spotify.com/track/7rPHpg1lXMiQFFuuIX9ZT5 It is a strange, brilliant contrast. A melancholic chord loop cycles endlessly, creating a flowing foundation for Nation's...

“Las Mariposas” – Ivelisse del Carmen: Love’s Embers Fade

Ivelisse del Carmen, a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter crafting sonic tapestries in London, has just released "Las Mariposas," a single that… well, it sort of feels like watching a beautifully choreographed dance between a raincloud and a sunbeam. A contradictory concoction that tastes great. Seriously, try doing that, rainclouds plus sunbeams, add milk, let me know what you got. https://open.spotify.com/track/4u3hpVdutakym3bnr7kW71?si=7bf8e465d5b6410d The theme, if you were to put...

Get To Know K-Iai And His Recent Release

1. Project Conception and Identity "K-Iai" represents an interesting intersection of nostalgic pop and forward-looking technology. Could you share the story behind your artist name and how...

The Push and Pull of Love: K-Iai Drops “Do & Don’t”

Emerging from Giessen, Germany, songwriter and creative director K-Iai shares a fascinating new single today, "Do & Don't". By blending deeply human storytelling with...