The Juice Box Sessions – Détails, épisodes et analyse

For Carter Benjamin, “Take Your Sweet Time” isn’t just a song title; it’s a mantra. One that’s guided every setback, pivot, and breakthrough along the way.

Benjamin grew up immersed in music, whether in church pews or on car rides with his “music head” dad, blasting everything from Christian hardcore metal to Christian hip-hop and punk. When YouTube began expanding access to artists across genres, Benjamin’s world widened with it, revealing just how limitless music could be.

He entered college intent on earning a degree in music, but after struggling through three years, he pivoted to organizational leadership. The decision felt less like a strategy and more like a surrender. Defeated, he moved back in with his grandmother, unsure of what came next. Then, a seemingly ordinary trip to the store for a loaf of bread became an inflection point,  a quiet but defining reminder that there’s power in breaking the mold rather than forcing yourself to fit inside one.

After a lifetime passion for music and a revived belief in himself, taking his sweet time finally paid off. On his third application to the Salt Lick Incubator, he was selected by an esteemed panel of Grammy-winning artists, earning a spot on the roster and access to grants, mentorship, and a creative community poised to help propel him forward.

On the latest episode of The Juice Box Sessions, Benjamin opened up about being part of the Salt Lick Incubator, the creative process behind “Take Your Sweet Time,” and his advice for other independent artists.

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If your New Year’s resolution includes setting boundaries, Mae Stephens has written your new alt-pop anthem, “Done With U.”

The defiant track marks a bold reintroduction to the Gold-certified British songstress, who first captured global attention with her breakout hit “If We Ever Broke Up.” Now 22, Stephens continues to write candidly from personal experience, unafraid to tell it exactly how it is.

The single arrives alongside an equally unapologetic—and cheeky—music video directed by Willow Hazell. Set within a satirical talent-show format, the visual finds Stephens confronted by contestants pushing their luck for her attention, with little success.

On the latest episode of Juice Box Sessions, we sat down with Stephens to discuss collaborating with Billen Ted (Becky Hill, Joel Corry, Wes Nelson), her advice on protecting your peace, and what’s next in this exciting new era.

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On December 31, 1999, the world was on edge about a possible technological shutdown. Due to a programming bug that only allowed the last two digits of the year to update, people theorized that a society that relied on technology would fall into complete disarray when the date failed to change at the turn of the millennium. Much to people’s relief, the “Y2K Bug” caused minimal disruption. However, what if the widespread panic had been warranted? Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter imagine a possible doomsday scenario in their apocalyptic comedy, Y2K. 

In the film, outcasts Eli (Jaeden Martell) and Danny (Julian Dennison) are determined to end New Year's Eve with a kiss from popular high school basketball star Laura (Rachel Zegler). But when the clock strikes midnight, the festivities quickly turn to mayhem as technology revolts, transforming into monstrous, humanoid killing machines. As the chaos unfolds, the characters embark on a wild, action-packed adventure to survive—narrowly escaping death and avoiding becoming slaves to the machines. Along the way, they receive help from unlikely sages, including Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst and video store clerk Garrett (played by Mooney).

Other familiar faces include '90s icon Alicia Silverstone and music artist The Kid Laroi.

We sat down with Mooney and Winter to chat about all things Y2K.

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Maty Noyes has been slaying with her pop love anthems such as “Say It To My Face” as well as even writing the song “Stay,” which Kygo then went onto produce and master.

Following the release of “Wrong” earlier this month, singer-songwriter Maty Noyes has released the official video for the breakup bop. The video, directed by Clare Gillen (Kim Petras, King Princess), starts off with Maty inside a paint-by-number page which is filled in as the songstress sings through the feelings of a breakup

ECHO had the chance to chat with Noyes about her brand new music video and more!

While growing up in Denton, TX, Livingston struggled to fit in. He turned to music as a source of escape and connection.

Now 18, Livingston is a self-taught singer, songwriter, and producer that is creating a community for his listeners and over 400K followers on TikTok. His debut EP Lighthouse features his unique blend of “orchestral cinematic pop” that transports listeners to carnivals, beaches and other cinematic worlds.

We chatted with Livingston about his debut EP Lighthouse, the importance of music in his life and more.

Anthony Ortiz should be on your new to listen to list and if he’s not definitely fix that now. His unique R&B/Pop sound will immediately capture you. His recent song “That’s Okay” makes the perfect car tune for a road trip in the summer. He’s just getting started in the music industry and we chatted with Ortiz about his new song and much more

Club Paradise started 2020 with the release of their nostalgic 80s inspired track “Teenagers.” Their latest single, “Growing Up,” is a sentimental synth-rock anthem that looks at our fast-paced culture that makes changes before many are ready to let go of familiar items, trends or technology. The catchy lyrics plead for understanding of readiness, noting that “We’re still growing up.”

We chatted with  Ryan Young, Jackson Vert, Harry Webb, and Nathan Hogg about the single, recording in lockdown, and more from the Club Paradise universe. 

Inspired by a past relationship, “November Nights” is about how you can love someone so deeply, even knowing you probably shouldn't be with this person, and yet you are still somehow addicted to making it work, longing for their love and validation. Earning notoriety for a consistent string of certified bops, Jenny March creates pop music that’s as intimate as it is intoxicating while proudly upending and undoing expectations all-around. Her songs embody pure pop bliss with hashtaggable lyrics that make you feel like you’re talking to your best friend or reading someone else’s DMs. Simply put, the Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based songstress is a self-proclaimed “open book” and writes lyrics like she’s texting. Her music lets girls know that they can have fun too and do the same thing that the guys do like partying and going out, encouraging listeners not to worry about what anyone else thinks. “November Nights” follows Jenny’s 2019 power ballad “Rebound” about honoring her self-respect over the love of a man and refusing to be the rebound of a crush.

ECHO chatted with March about her empowering new song as well as filming her music video for "November Nights" and much more!

After the success of their debut album, Girls of Summer, Vancouver based duo, Sam the Astronaut are back with their new album, Midnight Carlight.

Inspired by the soundtracks of their childhoods, Garrison Johnson and TJ Gibson have created a project steeped in the sounds of the 80s. Gibson’s production utilizing 80s technology and Johnson’s vocals create a distinct combination of pop, new-wave electronic, hip-hop and disco.

We chatted with Sam the Astronaut about the album, their inspirations and more.

While everything is still slowly getting back to normal life, we’re here to give you new music to listen to. Conor Matthews is the perfect new artist to listen to right now with is brand new EP Heartbreak In The Hills, full of feel good, summer songs that will help with your feeling down mood. We chatted with Matthews about his brand new EP and much more.