Tongayi Chirisa is one of the breakout stars of 2020. This year, he made his feature film debut in the must-see drama-horror Antebellum. It’s a dream come true for the up-and-coming talent, but as an artist, Tongayi has learned not to be defined by the jobs he books or doesn’t book. Pop Culturalist caught up with Tongayi to learn more about his journey from Zimbabwe to Hollywood, the lessons he’s learned, and of course, Antebellum. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Tongayi: Oh gosh. I
On this week’s At Home Sessions, we’re bringing you the latest single from Kris Angelis. The song is a reflection on the way that passion and desire impact our lives, sang beautifully by Kris. Last year, we introduced you to this rising singer-songwriter, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this exclusive listen! Watch the performance below and keep up with Kris by following her on Twitter and Instagram.
As an aspiring singer-songwriter Olivia King had no idea how to get started in the industry, but she took her career into her own hands, dedicating endless hours developing her craft and getting her name out there. That hard work has led to over three million streams and placement on popular playlists on Spotify and Tidal, and even a campaign for Caleb McLaughlin from Stranger Things. Pop Culturalist caught up with Olivia to learn more about her, her career, and her latest single, “Take A Shot.” PC: How did you
Last year, rising singer-songwriter Meg Smith spent her time abroad in London and Paris. She credits the isolation with helping her develop who she is as a woman and artist, encapsulating those experiences and the lessons she learned in her confident debut EP, American in Paris. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Meg about the release. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Meg: I was always a very musical and artistic child, but I didn’t start seriously writing songs until I was twelve. It was