Isabelle Fries is an Australian born, Denver-bred singer-songwriter and humanitarian based in Los Angeles, California. Not too long ago, she released a lovely lyric video for her “Hello Christmas” single, which tells an adorable tale about a young woman whose one wish is to be with her significant other during the Christmas Holiday season. Apparently, she believes that December is a month that should be spent with the ones you love the most. Therefore, she entertains her mind with daydreams of her and her companion picking out their favorite Christmas tree and bringing it home to be decorated with ornaments and gifts.

“‘Hello Christmas’ is all about the overwhelming joy that comes with the Christmas and Holiday season, and spending it with the ones you love the most. This song represents the little things that make this season so special. Like walking through the snow at night, picking a tree, cheesy Christmas songs, and movies. Listening and singing this song just makes me want to hug all the ones I love. And spread some Holiday happiness and love.” – Isabelle Fries stated

Isabelle Fries possesses a thoughtful, compassionate voice wise beyond her years. Her music belongs to a generation that creates new sounds and allows for diverse influences. She tears down the wall that separates her as a performer from the audience, connecting with warmth and energy that everyone understands. Also, her music makes listeners move and dance, reminding them why they love music.

Every musical era brings forth a new generation of exceptional talents, and Bow Anderson’s name should definitely be mentioned in that admired class. If you haven’t heard her music, then you are surely missing out on a real treat. It’s very ear-welcoming the sophisticated way she blends sullen lyrics of romance with chipper tunes. Not too long ago, she performed her “Island” and “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” singles LIVE for Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2021.

“To be a Vevo DSCVR Artist to watch is pretty crazy!! I’m so excited and grateful to have been picked. Having the support of Vevo is truly a bucket-list moment and I am very honored.” – Bow Anderson stated

Vevo DSCVR is an annual series that highlights artists who are shaping the future of music. One of these artists is Bow Anderson, an incredible new talent who has already received massive shout-outs from iconic legends such as Sir Elton John and Cyndi Lauper.

Samaria is a talented singer-songwriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Not too long ago, she released a lovely lyric visualizer for her “Santa’s October” single, which tells a heartfelt tale about a lonely young woman who desires to spend the holiday season snuggled deep under her significant other’s warm embrace. Apparently, it’s only October (autumn), and the leaves outside are just starting to fall to the ground. Therefore, she feels foolishly crazy to be dreaming about her man climbing down her chimney wearing a red suit in the wintertime. Without anyone to hold, she finds herself waking up early in the morning to patiently wait for her lover’s return.

“Christmas is my favorite time of year. Instead of writing a traditional holiday track, I wanted to incorporate the season into the love letters that I’m used to writing.” – Samaria stated

Every musical era brings forth a new generation of exceptional talents, and Samaria’s name should definitely be mentioned in that admired class. If you haven’t heard her music, then you are surely missing out on a real treat. Her sound is extremely ear-welcoming and her soulful voice ushers listeners into her world in an adorably charming way.

Hit-Boy (Chauncey Hollis) is a 2X Grammy Award-winning producer/multi-hyphenate artist from Pasadena and the neighboring Inland Empire. Not too long ago, he released a captivating audiovisual for his SALUTE single featuring rappers Big Sean and Fivio Foreign. 

SALUTE tells a triumphant tale about being shown respect, possessing wealth and power, and persevering against all odds after being counted out. The track mentions what women will do to obtain material things (purse, shoes, money) and what men will do for clout. Also, it speaks about making it out of the trenches, where surviving means harboring dark and thuggish thoughts.

Dafina Zeqiri is an Albanian-rooted singer-songwriter from Varberg, Sweden. Not too long ago, she released an attractive audiovisual for her “Zili Zili” single.

“The song is about jealousy for the hard-working artists in the music industry. The hard-working artists tend to be hated and falsely accused by new artists. Just so they can get more fame out of it. The song is about how big artists in the music industry move on and don’t really care about these accusations since they have to focus on their work, etc.” – Dafina Zeqiri stated

‘Zili Zili’ finds Dafina Zeqiri addressing people who act a certain type of way after accumulating a large lump sum of money. Also, the song speaks about people who act silly for the sake of getting some likes online. “Zili Zili” contains a relatable narrative, ear-welcoming vocals, and alluring Albanian lyrics. 

Lund is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Southern California. Not too long ago, he released a lovely animated music video for his “Red Tide” single, directed by Rafatoon.

“Animation has always been something I hold close to my heart. I think it’s the nostalgic feeling it brings me of watching cartoons as a kid. I recently worked with Rafatoon and his team to utilize one of my favorite styles of animation and put together the ‘Red Tide’ music video. Where we see two skeletons start a cute relationship. I’m so stoked to show you guys.” – Lund stated

The clip opens with Lund sitting on the couch with his headphones on ready to drift off. Then it slips into an animated fantasy where Day of the Dead-inspired skeleton lovers embarks on a thrilling romantic adventure. From a jacuzzi-style wine glass to a whirl on a vinyl record, the couple even faces down a dragon before cruising off into the sunset. This otherworldly love story perfectly complements the homegrown lo-fi ballad.

Not too long ago, Apple® announced the winners of its second annual Apple Music® Awards. The global music giant recognized the best and boldest musicians of 2020 and their enormous impact on global culture. Also, the Apple Music Awards honored achievements in music across five distinct categories. The winners were chosen through a process that reflects both Apple Music’s editorial perspective and what customers around the world are loving most.

“The Apple Music Awards is our opportunity to recognize and honor the incredible artists. Artists who we feel have deeply impacted and inspired the world and our customers. And artists who helped us feel connected through music this year. We have an exciting week of music planned in December. And we are very much looking forward to celebrating together with these artists and their fans.” — stated Oliver Schusser (Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats®)

The Apple Music Awards 2020 winners were hand-selected by Apple Music’s global editorial team of world-class experts and tastemakers. And the awards for Top Song of the Year and Top Album of the Year are based on streaming data that is reflective of what Apple Music subscribers have been listening to this year. Fans who are not already subscribed to Apple Music can sign up for a three-month free trial.