Artist Spotlight
Exclusive Interview with Taydee Marie On Her Journey So Far In The Music Industry.
Taydee Marie is a multi-faceted singer and songwriter born in Searcy, AR. She is a consistent influence on the city’s expansive distinct sound playing a significant role in the sound’s transition from a regional phenomenon to the national mainstream. Her heartfelt melodies, lush harmonies, soothing warm tones, and poetic songwriting take center stage on her latest EP. In fact, which weaves over R&B, pop, soul, and even trap music to exquisite effect.
Check out her latest single “Bobby pin” on Spotify:
Hello there, welcome to Honk Magazine. can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?
Taydee Marie – Honestly, my music is like my therapy. I think if I hadn’t started writing music, I would have exploded a long time ago! It all started with a broken heart and a diary and it grew from there.
When did you realize you were going to make music professionally?
Taydee Marie – I knew I wanted to do music for as long as I can remember. As soon as I was old enough I moved to Cali and have been pursuing it ever since.
Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?
Taydee Marie – I love to write from not only my own perspective but from others as well. I am very empathetic and I am able to turn someone’s feelings and emotions into a song and I think that is what is unique about my music.
Can you tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?
Taydee Marie – I’m a storyteller and with my latest releases, I wanted to capitalize on that. I wrote about young love and broken hearts. I think the songs are very relatable to girls especially.
Can you give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects?
Taydee Marie – I’m originally from Arkansas and I recently decided to go back to my roots a bit. I’m going to have some country cross-over songs coming out very soon! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while so I’m glad it’s finally happening!
What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?
Taydee Marie – I’d say let yourself make mistakes. Keep writing and correct as you go along. I used to get so caught up in trying to make everything perfect, now I just keep writing until all the pieces fit. A lot of times I’ll get two songs out of it.
What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) that you are passionate about?
Taydee Marie – My favorite thing to do outside of music is to hike and I also love audiobooks books. I’m a huge reader but I can’t stand to sit still, so audiobook is a great option for me. And when you pair that with a hike in nature it is the best thing EVER for me.
Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?
Taydee Marie – I’d say don’t give up on yourself and work hard. It’s a journey and it won’t always be fun, but if you want to make it you have to keep going. I honestly have to remind myself of this a lot.
How can our readers follow you online?
Taydee Marie – You can find me on Instagram – @taydeemarie
You can also find me on any social or music platform as Taydee Marie.
Artist Spotlight
Sam Ostler Delivers a Heart-Stirring Triumph with “Unconditional Love”
In his latest song, “Unconditional Love,” Sam Ostler lets us into one of his most vulnerable creative moments yet. It’s a deeply personal single shaped by loss, reflection, and the kind of deep attachment that leaves a lasting mark. The song starts with a soft piano part and builds up to a powerful, soaring chorus. It takes listeners to a place where heartbreak and healing can happen at the same time.
Ostler sets up a feeling of closeness right away, as if he’s telling the world a secret. The simple piano arrangement makes the verses sound almost like they’re being whispered, letting each lyric breathe. But the chorus is where the song really shines. It rises with warmth and conviction, just like the feeling you get when you remember someone who changed your life forever. The contrast between softness and uplift in “Unconditional Love” really speaks to fans who have felt the weight of loss or the unwavering love that stays with us long after someone is gone.
Ostler wants to bring “Unconditional Love” to life outside of the studio by doing live acoustic performances, sharing intimate behind-the-scenes moments, and telling heartfelt stories on social media. This will help listeners better understand the experiences that shaped the record. His upcoming live shows, radio pitches, and partnerships with content creators will help the song reach more people who are looking for realness in modern music.
“Unconditional Love” is one of Sam Ostler’s most personal works to date. It is touching, cinematic, and very human. It stays with you. And for a lot of people, it will be the music that goes along with their own stories of love, loss, and everything else.
Artist Spotlight
Mick J. Clark Spreads Festive Joy with His Upbeat New Single ‘It’s Christmas Party Time’
Mick J. Clark‘s new single, “It’s Christmas Party Time,” is a happy, upbeat holiday song that will get you in the mood to celebrate right away. It comes just in time for the holiday rush. Clark’s message is as warm as the season itself: “It’s Christmas, let’s party!” He gives us a lively reminder of what this time of year is all about: being together, having fun, and getting a well-deserved dose of cheer.
The song has a classic Christmas feel with its happy melodies, upbeat instruments, and Clark’s signature feel-good voice. “It’s Christmas Party Time” is the perfect song for any holiday playlist, whether you’re playing it at a family gathering, a work party, or a late-night holiday party. It has that unmistakable holiday magic that instantly makes you feel better, and one that you can listen to again and again. It fits right in with the Christmas songs we all loved as kids.
This release comes at a considerable time for the UK artist: Universal Records has just put out his new Christmas EP, “Mick’s Christmas Mix.” The EP shows that Clark can write songs that are both timeless and uplifting, celebrating the season with warmth and personality. One of its most catchy songs is “It’s Christmas Party Time,” which perfectly captures the excitement and anticipation of the holidays.
Fans have even more reasons to celebrate in the future. Mick J. Clark has set tour dates for 2026. He promises a live show full of energy, stories, and heart. Universal Records will also put out a new album by him in the spring. This shows that this Christmas single is just the start of a big year for him.
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