BECKY CROSBY:

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Becky Crosby, a 23-year-old pop/funk artist from Montclair, New Jersey, is making waves in the Northeast with her dynamic performances. Supported by a group of talented musicians, Crosby's music combines influences from jazz, classical, and contemporary genres, resulting in a unique and eclectic sound. After studying Jazz at Purchase College, she now focuses on her music career, drawing inspiration from artists like Paramore, P!nk, The 1975, Miley Cyrus, and Silk Sonic Crosby skillfully incorporates elements from rock, pop, jazz, funk, and R&B into her compositions, creating a distinct musical style of her own.

Crosby talks about her latest release, "Love Like Medicine," and her goals as an artist: How would you describe your musical style and the influences that have shaped it?

I would say my music is Pop Funk with occasional elements of rock and jazz. Some bands and artists that have heavily influenced me are; Paramore, The 1975, P!nk, Miley Cyrus and Silk Sonic Vocally, my biggest influences are Hayley Williams and Pat Benatar

How does your music draw upon the educational experience you had studying jazz at Purchase College?

When I first got to Purchase I knew very little about jazz music I had a strong background in rock and classical but was pretty clueless my first semester Over the years I learned how to use the intense jazz education I was getting, and integrate it with all the sad pop songs I had written over the years. With the help of my band and friends from the program, I was able to shape some really funky sad love songs.

The "Love Like Medicine" music video showcases the creative concept of your band members spontaneously appearing throughout various moments in your day. Could you delve deeper into the inspiration behind the video and how it intricately connects to the essence of the song?

Of course! The whole idea behind the

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music video is that I run out of my medication and I start hallucinating my band everywhere I go I think this is a good representation of anxiety and how it can just hang over you, especially when you try your best to avoid it In the verses of the song I get a bit darker talking about seeing and hearing things that may or not be there which is demonstrated in the video, while the choruses turn it into a love song

This issue of Rock & Roamer focuses on taking chances and “putting yourself out there,” so to speak. Could you share an experience where you embraced a significant artistic risk or took a bold leap as an artist?

I think a big leap that I took was with my genre and style a few years ago. Back when I first started recording my music I didn't know which direction I wanted to go in yet. My first two songs "Ghost" and "I Know" were taken in a heavy pop direction with a lot of electronic elements And although I love how those two songs came out, I think changing things up and going in a more funk/rock direction was definitely the right move for me. What are your goals and aspirations as a music artist?

My goal is to just make music that people enjoy and want to listen to For my own music, I hope to be able to perform as much as possible and be able to do multiple albums and EPs. I also would really love the opportunity to songwrite for other people in different styles and genres!

Keep up with Becky Crosby on Instagram and TikTok @BeckyCrosby and stream "Love Like Medicine" wherever music is available