New Music From Elle Sera, Liya, Kiara Skyler, Olivia C. Dacal, Kimaya Diggs, and Cece Benz

"White Christmas" - by Elle Sera 

Release Date: November 22, 2024

What You Should Know: "I love when a last minute idea for sharing some holiday vibes come through - I got this together about a month ago to help the holiday spirit take shape this ‘24 and if you love holiday music I know you’ll want to add this to your listening playlist + pleasure."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's Christmas in Section 36", "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Elle Sera Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Naughty n' Nice" - by Liya

Release Date - November 22, 2024

What You Should Know: "were you naughty or nice this season? either way, get ready for a festive treat!"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple and Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's Christmas in Section 36", "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Liya Visits Section 36 Music!", "Liya's Thrift Store Creation!"

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"Collision" - by Kiara Skyler

Release Date: November 22, 2024

What You Should Know: "recorded this in one session with @kayla.pichichero. super stoked to share this one with you guys :) ”

Find It: Spotify or Apple

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Kiara Skyler Visits Section 36 Music!" 

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"I AM" - by Olivia Dacal

Release Date: November 19, 2024

What You Should Know: "This album has helped me heal and learn about myself. it’s filled with love, hurt, frustration, forgiveness, longing and my heart. I have so so much love to give and I am so grateful I get to give it all to you.”

Find It: Spotify or Apple

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Olivia C. Dacal Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"I'm Sad Again" - by Kimaya Diggs

Release Date: November 22, 2024

What You Should Know: Another fantastic song from this talented artist.

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Kimaya Diggs Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"We're Over Now" - by Cece Benz

Release Date: November 22, 2024

What You Should Know: "I first started writing this song back in the fall of last year, but didn’t finish it until this summer. I texted @luke11giles asking if he’d want to produce it and when we got back to Boston this fall, we got to work. With life and busy schedules, we actually ended up doing most of the recording and tracking within a week. This meant back to back studio sessions, mainly between the hours of 12am - 4am. I’m so proud of the way this song turned out and can’t thank @luke11giles enough for helping me bring my vision to life and putting up with me while I figured out what I wanted to do with the song."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Cece Benz Visits Section 36 Music!"

                                             

New Music from Ceci Reyes, Kimaya Diggs, and Whitney Doucet

 

"Twenty" - by Ceci Reyes

Release Date: June 29, 2024

What You Should Know: "i can’t help but be grateful for everything and everyone around me 🫶🏻 im so so lucky and that’s what this song is all about :)"

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Ceci Reyes Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"everything is not lost" - by Kimaya Diggs

Release Date: July 5, 2024

What You Should Know: "it's for anyone who's secretly shy. It's for the people who feel like they take up too much space and not enough space all at once, for former and current theater kids, big sisters, imposter syndrome-havers and lucky scammers and pessimists who can't help but have a little hope. It's for the folks who feel too old, or like they've missed their chance for something they deeply desire. It's for drama queens and secret-keepers and gossipers and people who watch their friends closely and quietly. And it's for anyone who likes good music and summer."

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Kimaya Diggs Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Sunset Boulevard" - by Whitney Doucet 

Release Date: July 4, 2024

What You Should Know: "I wrote this song about summertime on PLUM ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS! So naturally I had to have the photo shoot for album cover taken at The Cottage Creamery 🍦"

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Whitney Doucet Visits Section 36 Music!"

Kimaya Diggs Visits Section 36!

Photo: Steph Larsen

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Kimaya Diggs is a wonderful singer, whose recent EP, "Quincy" absolutely blew me away. I was so glad that she was willing to visit with us and discuss her music, future goals, and more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Kimaya Diggs visits Section 36 Music!

Your recent EP, “Quincy”, is just incredible beyond words. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that people are connecting with the songs and enjoying them. I conceptualized the album as being a joyful way to process difficult emotions, and through the recording process, lots of difficult emotions came up when I lost my dog, my mom, and a lifelong friend. 

What was the best part of the recording process?

My favorite part of recording was the quiet moments in 2020 when we were recording in a home studio with all the time in the world. Lots of turmoil was happening in the world and in my personal life, but the studio was a safe and peaceful place. The absolute best part of recording was the way my dog Quincy would lean against my legs when I was tracking vocals. 

What is your favorite part about performing in front of an audience?

I love connecting with people. Live performances give me an opportunity to make contact with people who I don't usually cross paths with, and we get to share this moment that only happens once ever. Even if I do the same set another time, it's not the same show. It's about exchanging energy with the people who are there on that day, in that moment. 

Who or what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

Photo: Steph Larsen

One of my biggest musical influences is Corinne Bailey Rae. I love her songwriting, and the summery feeling that she captures in many of her recordings. Other folks I'm really inspired by these days include Raveena, Lianne LaHavas, Anita Baker, and Donny Hathaway. 

What would you say is your biggest career challenge?
Working in music is more challenging than ever before. There are more roadblocks and less money in the industry. It's challenging to find resources to work on new projects, and it's challenging to go on tour. But the community is home to many of the most generous, creative people I know, so I have hope. 

What are your immediate career goals?
I'd love to work up a solo act so I can have a little more flexibility while touring, and I'm already writing and planning my second album!

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I'm definitely excited to hear more music from her!

As always, I want to thank Kimaya for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to listen to Kimaya and follow along with her to see what she's up to. I would definitely follow her on Instagram, and/or Spotify. In fact, go do both right now! 

Thanks again Kimaya, and good luck reaching your goals!