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'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink

'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink

February 19, 2021 Like crying alone in the Target parking lot, there is a unique universality to Alexander 23's touching moments of personal reflection.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction

Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction

February 1, 2021 "It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood

Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood

January 11, 2021 In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
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Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape

Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape

December 21, 2020 With his latest outing, Tres has brought to life a unique blend of house and hip-hop, with a touch of soul cherried on top.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
Mia Gladstone's Vibrant 'CYCLE/S' EP Serves Both Ear Candy and Food For Thought

Mia Gladstone's Vibrant 'CYCLE/S' EP Serves Both Ear Candy and Food For Thought

December 7, 2020 When we think of something cyclical, monotony might come to mind; however, Mia Gladstone's CYCLE/S is anything but.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
R&B
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'

grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'

December 4, 2020 2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author: Ruby Scott
Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter

Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter

November 24, 2020 Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay

bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay

October 29, 2020 <i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby'

JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby'

October 27, 2020 In his highly-anticipated Interscope debut, JAWNY frames the entire affair as an apologetic mixtape, taking us through the highs and low of a breakup.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Jean Dawson's 'Pixel Bath' Is a Masterclass on Staring Down Your Demons

Jean Dawson's 'Pixel Bath' Is a Masterclass on Staring Down Your Demons

October 26, 2020 <i>Pixel Bath</i> is a self-contained world; reveling in its own sense of triumph at each and every rapturous twist and turn.
Author: Maddy Quach
keshi's  'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart

keshi's  'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart

October 23, 2020 In <i>always</i>, keshi pairs heartbreaking lows and fleeting highs with an unparalleled ease.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
R&B
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning

For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning

October 5, 2020 "<i>dusk</i>  is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Silver Sphere Makes a Shimmering and Stunning Debut With 'all my boyfriends'

Silver Sphere Makes a Shimmering and Stunning Debut With 'all my boyfriends'

September 28, 2020 Silver Sphere makes music to laugh, cry, and dance to.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike  'To Myself'

Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike  'To Myself'

September 25, 2020 In revisiting her debut album, Baby Rose once again demonstrates her undeniable gift for R&B.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music

Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music

September 8, 2020 With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

August 25, 2020 <i>SuperGood</i> revels in the joys and nuances of life, rejecting the gravitas of current events without straying into frivolity.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

August 7, 2020 In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'

LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'

July 20, 2020 Each and every track from LoveLeo's debut EP is a testament to his unique ability to exist and create outside his comfort zone.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'

Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'

July 17, 2020 Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

June 29, 2020 Serving as both the music supervisor and composer for Durant's new documentary, IDK brings his enthralling vision to life.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
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Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

May 29, 2020 In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author: Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

May 22, 2020 Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'

KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'

May 18, 2020 There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
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'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best

'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best

May 18, 2020 "Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'

Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'

May 14, 2020 Having produced for the likes of Jean Dawson and Deb Never, Stacy is making his voice heard.
Author: Jenna Singer