Today on SONIQLOOX: Conversations, I’m sitting down with indie singer-songwriter Morgan Hawkins. Morgan is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Dallas, Texas. Her songs are built on quiet honesty and lived-in storytelling, pairing reflective lyrics with a voice that feels personal without trying to be. With a run of singles…
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Inside the DIY Mind of Hannah Geller
Hannah Geller is the kind of artist the word “DIY” was meant for. Not as a buzzword or a branding choice, but as a lived-in reality shaped by bedrooms turned studios, kitchens turned merch warehouses, and long nights spent building something piece by piece because there was no other option.…
DOSSEY on Fun, Fearlessness, and Letting the Music Bloom
DOSSEY’s music lives at the intersection of instinct and intention. It’s loud without posturing, emotional without spectacle, and rooted in a deep trust in her own voice. What began as pop-forward songwriting has evolved into something rougher, freer, and more personal, shaped by experience rather than expectation. In this Conversation,…
Safari Room on Creative Growth, Community, and What Comes Next
Safari Room operates in the space between intention and instinct. Guided by songwriter and producer Alec Koukol, the project leans into restraint, atmosphere, and emotional clarity without over-polishing the edges. Across this conversation, Koukol opens up about melody as a starting point, silence as a creative tool, and the importance…
This is the real SHANGHAI TREASON
There’s a moment at a Shanghai Treason show where the line between band and crowd completely dissolves. Sheffield-based and unapologetically working class, the five-piece — vocalist Sam Christie, guitarists Tom “TJ” Jackson and Tom Hardy (banjo/accordion), drummer Alex, and bassist Joel — have carved out what they jokingly call Yorkshire…
Catching Up with Reckless Giants
SONIQLOOX: Conversations is a space for honest check-ins with artists — no agenda, no release cycle pressure, just real conversation. In this episode, we catch up with Reckless Giants to talk about how the band has grown, what they’ve learned along the way, and where they’re headed next. It’s less…
A Call for Voices
SONIQLOOX is growing, and with that growth comes the need for more voices in the room. We’re putting out an open call for writers, storytellers, photographers, and creative contributors who care deeply about independent music, the people who make it, and the stories that live between the notes. This isn’t…
One Exit Down on Where the Music Comes From | SONIQLOOX Conversations
Welcome to first ever: SONIQLOOX: Conversations. This is a space for honest, unguarded talks with artists, and our first sit-down is with Jacob Assell from One Exit Down. No press cycle, no pitch. Just a real conversation about the work, the weight of it, and the moments that shape the…
Ryan Schmidt on Why Indie Artists Need to Understand Music Law Now More Than Ever
With 2025 wrapping up and many of us taking stock of what we’ve created and what’s ahead, it felt like the right moment to hear from someone working alongside artists to help future-proof their work and earnings. As technology, AI, and the business of music continue to evolve, having clarity…

