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Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'

Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'

May 11, 2020 Seabra paints a gripping portrait of a human still discovering himself - flaws, aspirations, and all.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

May 11, 2020 snny's music captures a universal sentiment, one of trying to find your voice and place in a newfound home.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

May 11, 2020 Dunne's latest is a wonderfully-scored coming-of-age story.
Author: Jessica Thomas
Pop
Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

May 6, 2020 With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'

Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'

May 4, 2020 In their stellar new EP, Hablot Brown come face to face with the tumultuous transition into adulthood.
Author: Emily Smith
R&B
serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'

serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'

May 4, 2020 The three-track EP was exclusively produced by Janelle Monae and Twin Shadow collaborator Wynne Bennett.
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

April 29, 2020 whiterosemoxie jumps between genres without ever expensing or sacrificing quality.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut

Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut

April 29, 2020 Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing

chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing

April 27, 2020 Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'

Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'

April 27, 2020 Rarely does pop feel so effortless and grand.
Author: Alexis Vaganos
pop
Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

April 27, 2020 Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

April 24, 2020 "I know everyone always talks about their music being honest, but it really feels like a public diary to me."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'

From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'

April 24, 2020 <i>the voicenotes</i> acts a digital diary, capturing melancholic moments of self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
r&b
pop
RICEWINE Walks Us Through  
'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

April 24, 2020 Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]

Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]

April 24, 2020 With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author: Maddy Quach
mxmtoon Captures the Sound and Heart of a Generation With 'dawn'

mxmtoon Captures the Sound and Heart of a Generation With 'dawn'

April 23, 2020 mxmtoon blends lyricism that borders on poetry and soundscapes that call to mind wistful daydreams.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]

Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]

April 17, 2020 "It's like looking into the sky and watching a life-ending meteor rush towards you."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'

Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'

April 16, 2020 In his impeccable debut album, the West Atlanta rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but the traditional rules of hip-hop.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
'isaac's insects'  Is an ode to Isaac Dunbar's colony of fans

'isaac's insects'  Is an ode to Isaac Dunbar's colony of fans

April 10, 2020 Dunbar puts out his favorite collection of songs to date.
Author: Emily Smith
pop
Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'

Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'

April 3, 2020 Saunders follows viral breakout success with a debut EP that is entirely his own.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
R&B
Yaeji Emerges as a Singular Voice in House Music With 'What We Drew 우리가 그려ì™"던'

Yaeji Emerges as a Singular Voice in House Music With 'What We Drew 우리가 그려ì™"던'

April 2, 2020 "Each track is almost like a snippet of my life, a look into my diary or something..."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Thomas Headon and the Empathic Euphoria of 'The Greatest Hits'

Thomas Headon and the Empathic Euphoria of 'The Greatest Hits'

March 30, 2020 <i>The Greatest Hits</i> very well may be the first of many to come for Headon.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Orion Sun Soundtracks Her Reality in the Otherworldy 'Hold Space For Me'

Orion Sun Soundtracks Her Reality in the Otherworldy 'Hold Space For Me'

March 30, 2020 Orion Sun's debut hears a 23-year-old black woman coming face-to-face with the celebrations and hardening realities of life.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
Giveon Delivers a Breathtaking Moment of Reflection in 'TAKE TIME'

Giveon Delivers a Breathtaking Moment of Reflection in 'TAKE TIME'

March 27, 2020 The debut EP from Giveon demonstrates his undeniable place amongst R&B's next class.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
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