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Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos' "If You Want Me To Stay" Will Leave You Frozen in Your Tracks

Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos' "If You Want Me To Stay" Will Leave You Frozen in Your Tracks

September 9, 2020 Lennox and Ramos' rendition of the Sly & The Family Stone classic is smooth as butter.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen

Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen

September 9, 2020 "Invisible" is a song that not only makes people feel understood but also compels them to feel seen.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Arlo Parks Is Here to Remind You It Won't "Hurt" Forever

Arlo Parks Is Here to Remind You It Won't "Hurt" Forever

August 27, 2020 "Hurt" is a reminder that it is possible to find peace with pain that feels never-ending.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Holly Humberstone's 'Falling Asleep at the Wheel' Is Akin to a Sonic Resurrection

Holly Humberstone's 'Falling Asleep at the Wheel' Is Akin to a Sonic Resurrection

August 19, 2020 In her debut EP, Humberstone emits both a powerful vulnerability and empowering sense of revival.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
EARTHGANG Has the Perfect Track to Get You "Powered Up"

EARTHGANG Has the Perfect Track to Get You "Powered Up"

August 19, 2020 "Powered Up" is a three minute injection of pure, unfiltered energy.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
Victoria Monét Serves Us an Authentic Fierceness in 'JAGUAR'

Victoria Monét Serves Us an Authentic Fierceness in 'JAGUAR'

August 11, 2020 In <i>JAGUAR</i>, Monét shows us there is power to be found in freedom, confidence, and being yourself.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Omar Apollo Reminds Us to "Stayback" and Protect Our Energy

Omar Apollo Reminds Us to "Stayback" and Protect Our Energy

August 11, 2020 We all hear about the importance of physical distancing, but Apollo reminds us of the importance of giving our emotions space to breathe.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"

Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"

August 4, 2020 Verdes is the latest artist to turn a chance moment on TikTok into a catalyst for viral success.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
R&B
Why Virtual Reality May Be Our New Reality | Music and Its Digital Past, Present, and Future

Why Virtual Reality May Be Our New Reality | Music and Its Digital Past, Present, and Future

July 1, 2020 Our digital future is much closer than we think.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
The Jacob Collier Collaboration That Was Written in the Stars

The Jacob Collier Collaboration That Was Written in the Stars

May 14, 2020 Linking with Mahalia and Ty Dolla $ign, Collier delivers a "joyous metablast."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

May 14, 2020 Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
R&B
Holly Humberstone Is in Full Bloom

Holly Humberstone Is in Full Bloom

May 12, 2020 If you are looking for a new artist to listen to through this strange time, look no further than the transcendent musings of Humberstone.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country

Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country

March 31, 2020 No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
Trevor Daniel's Debut Album 'Nicotine' Already Has Us Hooked

Trevor Daniel's Debut Album 'Nicotine' Already Has Us Hooked

March 27, 2020 Daniel's signature sound bears an addictive magic.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Gavin Haley and Yung Pinch Team Up to Deliver a Dose of Summertime in "Tati" [Premiere]

Gavin Haley and Yung Pinch Team Up to Deliver a Dose of Summertime in "Tati" [Premiere]

March 26, 2020 "I don't think I've ever made something that makes you wanna move like this."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk

Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk

March 23, 2020 Lous and The Yakuza transcends the sleekness of velvet, silk, and satin, materializing a sonic plushness that is hard to resist.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"

Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"

March 20, 2020 Faye and her Fender Stratocaster feel unstoppable.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop

Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop

March 20, 2020 "...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
ok
Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'

Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'

March 20, 2020 Gray is here to make his mark on the world of pop music.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"

Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"

March 18, 2020 These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
r&b
How the Corona Virus Affects Your Favorite Artists and What You Can Do To Help

How the Corona Virus Affects Your Favorite Artists and What You Can Do To Help

March 17, 2020 Whether you plan to quarantine and chill with someone, or remain socially isolated, let the voice of your favorite artists keep you company and get you through this strange time we're in.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
Tambino's "El Amanecer" Reminds Us To Embrace the Stillness of Dawn

Tambino's "El Amanecer" Reminds Us To Embrace the Stillness of Dawn

March 17, 2020 Tambino is proving reggaeton can make you feel the feels, just as much as it can make you feel the beat.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
LoveLeo's "ROSIE" Has Us Falling For the Future of Anti Pop

LoveLeo's "ROSIE" Has Us Falling For the Future of Anti Pop

March 6, 2020 LoveLeo returns with the follow-up to his viral debut single.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Betcha's "If That's Alright" Is a Song For Any Mood [Premiere]

Betcha's "If That's Alright" Is a Song For Any Mood [Premiere]

March 5, 2020 "'If That's Alright' captures a sound we feel we've been chasing for years."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
grandson Is Starting a Revolution This Election Season

grandson Is Starting a Revolution This Election Season

March 2, 2020 The perfect soundtrack to your Super Tuesday.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian