Larisha Paul
Journalist
Entertainment and culture journalist with a focus in coverage of pop music with an interest in the interactions between music and mental health, fan interactions, and the live music experience.
PROJECTS
Okayplayer
First Look Friday: Toronto R&B Singer Jon Vinyl is Trying to Stay Sane in a Social Media-Obsessed World
Interview with Jon Vinyl about the process of bringing his creative visions to life and the importance of maintaining your mental health.
MTV
Paid Meet-And-Greets Are A Staple Of Concert Experiences — But For How Much Longer?
Speaking with artists, fans, and industry figures to explore what they future of the live-concert experience of meet-and-greets might look like.
Okayplayer
Ten Black Female Songwriters You Should Know
List of ten black female songwriters who helped shape today's music landscape with their work.
Earmilk
Quinn XCII's 'From Michigan With Love' pulls you into his world and pushes him out of his comfort zone [Interview]
Interview with singer/songwriter Quinn XCII about his struggles with anxiety and his latest album From Michigan With Love.
Earmilk
BROODS and the cycle of uncertainty that conceived 'Don't Feed The Pop Monster' [Interview]
Interview with indie-pop duo Broods about their latest album 'Don't Feed The Pop Monster' .
Earmilk
Alec Benjamin talks gripping storytelling and debut mixtape "Narrated For You" [Interview]
Interview with singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin
Earmilk
Album Review: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Review of A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships by The 1975.
Earmilk
Shawn Mendes takes his artistic freedom to new heights on "If I Can't Have You"
Write up for Shawn Mendes' latest single "If I Can't Have You."
Earmilk
Sam Smith and Normani are a match made in heaven on "Dancing With A Stranger"
Write up for Sam Smith and Normani's Collaboration "Dancing With A Stranger"
Earmilk
Jeremy Zucker takes careful steps towards full-time musicianship on 'Summer' EP [Interview]
Interview with rising singer/songwriter and producer Jeremy Zucker following the release of his seventh EP: Summer.
Earmilk
Lauren Jauregui sets the bar high on "More Than That"
Write up for pop singer Lauren Jauregui's latest single "More Than That."
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From Angst to Adult: 5 Seconds of Summer’s Journey to Youngblood
A look at 5 seconds of Summer's first two albums, and how they contrast to their latest release, Youngblood.
Earmilk
Shawn Mendes enlists Jessie Reyez, Leon Bridges, and Kaytranada for album remixes
Write up of three collaborative remixes of choice tracks from Shawn Mendes' self-titled album.
Earmilk
Lauv tells a heartbreaking story of irreplaceable love on "Superhero" [Video]
Looking at the origin story of Lauv's latest single "Superhero."
Earmilk
Album Review: Troye Sivan's "Bloom" exudes an aura of pure confidence
Review of Troye Sivan's sophomore album Bloom.