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PinkPantheress' 'to hell with it' Is a Euphoric and Wistful Glimpse Into Her World
October 15, 2021
<i>to hell with it</i> is evidence that while PinkPantheress' sound may be distinctive, in no way is it one-dimensional.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sam Fender Comes of Age on the Brilliant 'Seventeen Going Under'
October 11, 2021
"It's about growing up. It's a celebration of life after hardship, it's a celebration of surviving."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching Portrait of Humanity
October 11, 2021
<i>gelato</i> is a Jackson Pollock splatter of the human experience.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom on "argyle"
October 8, 2021
"argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mothica Announces Heavy Heart Records, Reimagines Standout Single "Heavy Heart"
October 8, 2021
Following a breakout year, Mothica takes another bold step forward.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
glaive and ericdoa Continue to Break the Mold on 'then I'll be happy'
October 7, 2021
On their joint project glaive and ericdoa cement their place not just in the world of hyperpop but music at large.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeshi Presents an Intoxicating Vision For Rap on "Hit By a Train"
October 7, 2021
"I just want to make music that speaks into people's lives."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SEB Pens an Ode to Ephemeral Beauty on "god of the sunsets"
October 6, 2021
"For a short moment at the end of every day, the sky is lit up with brilliance while counting down to darkness at the same time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Los Bitchos, the Party Band Ready to Set Your Heart Ablaze
October 6, 2021
Los Bitchos' music unfurls to reveal a kaleidoscopic amalgamation of far-off locales, disparate moods, and lush sonic textures.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on 'Last Birthday'
October 4, 2021
<i>Last Birthday</i> plays out with all the infectious euphoria of someone reaching emotional clarity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
#NowWatching Playlist: 04-12-19
April 12, 2019
New music from Jessie Reyez, Omar Apollo, Oliver Tree, and more.
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Maxamillion Polo
Araya Flexes His Limitless Versatility on "Favorite Sin" and "Dancer"
July 20, 2021
Araya is an artist you can turn to if you need to lose yourself in the club one moment only to throw yourself into an experimental pop mosh pit the next.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]
February 22, 2022
stoop makes music to soundtrack your golden Saturday mornings, no matter where or when you find yourself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021
"Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
#NowWatching Playlist: 05-10-19
May 10, 2019
The best songs of the week, every week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]
October 20, 2021
"I feel that as humans we need to physically connect more before a movement as strong as the punk era will ever exist again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Bottle Up Their Tears on the Iridescent "evian"
November 10, 2021
Whoever said less is more has clearly never listened to NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sunflower Bean's 'King Of The Dudes' Doesn't Give a Fuck, and It Rocks
January 28, 2019
"It's reactionary, and a sharpened response to our times. Death, birth, aggression, addiction, and power."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ben Chandler Transforms Past Mistakes to Sonic Bliss on 'Unity'
September 24, 2021
<i>Unity</i> is a deeply human project, one unafraid to explore its main character's flaws.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Test 9/8 Number 2
September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo