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Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut

Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut

November 8, 2019 Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
Death Stranding Brings Praise, Disappointment, and an Impressive Musical Score

Death Stranding Brings Praise, Disappointment, and an Impressive Musical Score

November 8, 2019 Is Death Stranding the best-scored walking simulator of the decade?
Author: Matthew Rudas
Just John x Dom Dias -  "MINUTIA" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

Just John x Dom Dias -  "MINUTIA" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

November 7, 2019 Canada has a budding hip-hop star on their hands.
Author: Matthew Rudas
The Marà­as' "Out for the night" Is a Hypnotic Live Rendition of an Unreleased Track

The Marà­as' "Out for the night" Is a Hypnotic Live Rendition of an Unreleased Track

November 7, 2019 "We'll probably never release the actual produced track that we made, but we wanted to share the song with you one way or another."
Author: Matthew Rudas
Matt Maeson's "Go Easy" Video Is a Gripping Cinematic Wonder

Matt Maeson's "Go Easy" Video Is a Gripping Cinematic Wonder

November 6, 2019 Maeson has an impeccable eye for heart-rending visual storytelling.
Author: Matthew Rudas
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's  "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit

bbno$ and Yung Gravy's  "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit

November 4, 2019 "Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author: Matthew Rudas
rap
Biig Piig Showcases Her Versatility and Dreamlike Vocals in 'No Place for Patience, Vol. 3'

Biig Piig Showcases Her Versatility and Dreamlike Vocals in 'No Place for Patience, Vol. 3'

November 4, 2019 Biig Piig has honed in on an innate ability to capture a unique feeling of comfort and groove.
Author: Matthew Rudas
R&B
Dijon's "CRYBABY :*(" Is a Breathtaking Display of Raw Emotion

Dijon's "CRYBABY :*(" Is a Breathtaking Display of Raw Emotion

November 1, 2019 Dijon is the present and the future of indie music.
Author: Matthew Rudas
R&B
Omar Apollo and Kenny Beats'  "Frà­o" Has the Makings of a Worldwide Hit

Omar Apollo and Kenny Beats'  "Frà­o" Has the Makings of a Worldwide Hit

October 30, 2019 Apollo's first entirely Spanish song arrives as a sensual tale of longing with an intoxicating edge.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'

Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'

October 28, 2019 Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'

Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'

October 28, 2019 'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'

King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'

October 28, 2019 King Princess' debut album is unapologetically queer and we are here for it.
Author: Matthew Rudas
Slow Hollows' 'Actors' Is an Album Free of Genre and Fear of Failure

Slow Hollows' 'Actors' Is an Album Free of Genre and Fear of Failure

October 24, 2019 Slow Hollows is sonic proof we are living in a post-genre world.
Author: Matthew Rudas
Zack Villere's "Sore Throat" Is a Picture of Relatable and Gorgeous Melancholy

Zack Villere's "Sore Throat" Is a Picture of Relatable and Gorgeous Melancholy

October 23, 2019 There is no artist in the world quite like Zack Villere.
Author: Matthew Rudas
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet

Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet

October 23, 2019 "THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement

YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement

October 18, 2019 "It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Author: Matthew Rudas
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"

Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"

October 18, 2019 Chicago's finest indeed.
Author: Matthew Rudas
rap
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear

UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear

October 16, 2019 UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
Author: Matthew Rudas
R&B
Umi
Kllo Breaks a Year-Long Silence With the Wistful "Back To You"

Kllo Breaks a Year-Long Silence With the Wistful "Back To You"

October 16, 2019 After a near calendar year of silence, the return of Kllo is anything but underwhelming.
Author: Matthew Rudas
Pop
Big Wild Invites You to Experience a Sold-Out Show Among the Red Rocks [Tour Diary]

Big Wild Invites You to Experience a Sold-Out Show Among the Red Rocks [Tour Diary]

October 15, 2019 Big Wild takes us behind the scenes at one of the most iconic venues in America.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
Francesco Yates Is the Epitome of Artistic Growth

Francesco Yates Is the Epitome of Artistic Growth

October 14, 2019 Meet the Pharrell-cosigned artist.
Author: Matthew Rudas
R&B
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest

khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest

October 11, 2019 khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author: Matthew Rudas
UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime

UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime

October 9, 2019 UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Author: Matthew Rudas
R&B
UMI
Girl Ultra Is Everything Contemporary R&B and Your Playlist Needs

Girl Ultra Is Everything Contemporary R&B and Your Playlist Needs

October 9, 2019 Girl Ultra wants to revitalize Mexico's entire music scene.
Author: Matthew Rudas
r&b
Deaton Chris Anthony,  Clairo, and Coco & Clair Clair Take a VHS-Era Joyride in "RACECAR" Video

Deaton Chris Anthony,  Clairo, and Coco & Clair Clair Take a VHS-Era Joyride in "RACECAR" Video

October 7, 2019 Clairo and Deaton Chris Anthony have followed up the critical praise of 'Immunity' with a heart-racing joyride.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop