Artist Spotlight

Papoose & Claressa Shields take Valentine’s to paradise at Hawaii Fest 2025

Papoose and Claressa Shields have raised the bar for #RelationshipGoals with their romantic Valentine’s Day getaway in Hawaii. What better way to celebrate love than surrounded by music, sunshine, and the vibe of an exciting festival? The couple enjoyed the beauty of the islands while attending the first ever Wynn Records Hawaii Fest 2025, a unique event featuring some of the biggest stars in music.

Shields, an undefeated boxing champion known as “The GWOAT,” shared a touching video on YouTube that captured their relaxing moments at the beach, showcasing the sweet side of their relationship. Meanwhile, Papoose took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the festival, calling it “phenomenal” and declaring, “This year we make HISTORY!!!” Fans loved the couple’s connection, filling the comments with praise. One fan wrote, “The GWOAT having a great time as the champ deserves too. Love seeing this Black excellence.” Another fan highlighted Papoose’s joyful expression, saying, “Look at that smile on Pap’s face. That brother is happy again.”

This represents a beautiful story about love, strength, and new beginnings. Shields and Papoose are doing well on their own, but together, they show that love is about savoring the small moments, like watching the waves with someone special. With Hawaii Fest 2025 making headlines in the music world and their relationship winning hearts, Papoose and Shields demonstrate that they are champions in love.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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