Mavi
Rooted in autobiography, "Drunk Prayer" is a gut-punch of a track that sets the stage for the emotionally intense vulnerability that bookends MAVI's forthcoming LP. The storybook success of 2022's Laughing so Hard, it Hurts coincided with an onslaught of real-life problems, as MAVI battled the stark effects of grieving for a lost loved one, a messy breakup, and family issues - as well as the alcoholism and mental health struggles that soon followed. Inspired by substantial time spent in art museums during the making of the album, MAVI'supcoming third full-length effort is an unflinching portrait of this harrowing period in his life, as he puts his heartbreak on full display, faces his struggles head-on - and often finds that he's shadow-boxing himself.
grouptherapy.
Based in Los Angeles, grouptherapy. consists of three members, Jadagrace, SWIM, and TJOnline, who have been close friends and peers for over 15 years and united during tumultuous periods of their young lives. They found solace and friendship with one another while navigating the all too often murky terrain of the entertainment realm. Individually they are vast and distinct and collectively they beautifully amplify the talents of one another, resulting in an art that surpasses the confines of genre and exists unlike anything else out right now. They create from a place of love, unrelenting passion, and a refreshing desire to grow and embrace the dualities that make up their DNA, producing a one-of-a-kind transformative art that not only thrills but also provides belonging to those on the margins. The young group has quickly garnered large critical acclaim from The New Yorker, Teen Vogue, i-D Magazine, Paper Magazine, Fader, Revolt, BET, Stereogum, LA Weekly, and many more.