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DLG. Kicks Off New Project Series Via “DROWN IN YOU” And “CLOSE ONE!”

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Dave De La Garza aka DLG is kicking off 2023 with an abundance of new music. The Austin, Texas-bred and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter is kicking off the year with a steady output. For the foreseeable future, DLG. is planning to release two songs a month on the 2nd day of each month, what he’s referring to as the “2 on 2” releases.

Influenced by the likes of Jungle, Glass Animals, Mac Miller, The Marias, Tom Misch, Still Woozy and many more, he has an eclectic style suitable for all types of listeners. Sitting at over 500k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he’s already amassed over 40 million streams across platforms and has featured on playlists like New Music Friday, New Indie, Lowkey, All New Indie, Soirée, internet crush, Bedroom Pop, Silk Sheets, Chill Tracks, Alt R&B, Viral Hits Mexico, and the Viral 50 playlists in 11 Latin American countries. His song “Scatterbrain” played in HBO’s ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’, and his track “Lil Mama” was featured in Peacock’s ‘Bel Air’ TV series. More recently, his song “Inside of My Eyelids” was featured in Netflix’s psychological thriller, ‘You’.

The launch of his new “2 on 2” project started on March 2nd via “DROWN IN YOU” and “CLOSE ONE!”, two songs that show off his versatility as an artist. The artwork for the first drop was crafted in collaboration with his mother, award-winning artist and designer Joyce Rosner. 

“This is the first installation of my “2 on 2″ project, where I drop 2 songs on the second of the month. I want to experiment with dropping music consistently on the same date of each month. This way, people will know I have new music even without seeing a post or notification, much in the same way you know your favorite TV show airs on the same day each week.” – DLG.

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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

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Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.

Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.

The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.

What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.

With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.

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