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Hablot Brown Walk Us Through Their Debut Album, Track By Track

Hablot Brown Walk Us Through Their Debut Album, Track By Track

August 15, 2022 With 'Hablot Brown,' the dynamic three-piece hones in on their trademark R&B sound.
Author: Hablot Brown & Alessandra Rincon
R&B
NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star

NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star

August 15, 2022 NIKI holds the hand of a younger her, revisiting old stories through a vessel that’s lived more life.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
R&B
Rosie Darling Enters Her ‘Golden Age’ With New EP [Q&A]

Rosie Darling Enters Her ‘Golden Age’ With New EP [Q&A]

August 12, 2022 Darling's sophomore effort keeps her emotions at the forefront as she navigates the isolation of a two-year pandemic.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming

bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming

August 10, 2022 Featuring Childish Gambino, Saba, and more, bLAck pARty's latest project arrives as a heavenly affair.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
R&B
Fran Vasilić Plots a Course For Your Chaotic 20s in 'The Very Last Thoughts on Earth'

Fran Vasilić Plots a Course For Your Chaotic 20s in 'The Very Last Thoughts on Earth'

August 4, 2022 "I remember feeling so confused about so many things and thinking that any mistake I make will be 'the end of the world.'"
Author: Chloe Liz
93FEETOFSMOKE Unleashes 'GOODGRIEF' a Tale of Resurfacing After Sorrow

93FEETOFSMOKE Unleashes 'GOODGRIEF' a Tale of Resurfacing After Sorrow

August 4, 2022 “My grandma used to always say, ‘Oh Jiminy Cricket,' good grief. It’s an ode to her. It’s nostalgic."
Author: Chloe Liz
emo
Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album

Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album

August 2, 2022 "'Emotional Creature' is, at its center, an album about allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of human emotions."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Peach Fuzz Get Personal in Debut EP 'Can Mary Dood the Moon?'

Peach Fuzz Get Personal in Debut EP 'Can Mary Dood the Moon?'

August 2, 2022 The indie-pop supergroup leaves an effervescent mark with their debut EP.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'

modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'

August 2, 2022 In their latest effort, the Irish indie rock band tackles dark themes with upbeat, poppy production.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album

quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album

July 25, 2022 From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
R&B
Alexander 23 Delivers a Nuanced Pre and Post-Breakup Album With 'Aftershock'

Alexander 23 Delivers a Nuanced Pre and Post-Breakup Album With 'Aftershock'

July 19, 2022 "It’s about the events leading up to it, the breakup, then getting over it."
Author: Dillon Stave
pop
beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'

beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'

July 19, 2022 In her sophomore effort, beabadoobee unravels her very being to present a wholly new sonic range.
Author: Gregory Castel
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’

rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’

July 11, 2022 Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'

renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'

July 8, 2022 dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
LonelyTwin's "This End Had No Beginning" Is a Debut Album Worth Celebrating

LonelyTwin's "This End Had No Beginning" Is a Debut Album Worth Celebrating

July 7, 2022 This End Had No Beginning contains a menacing awareness buoyed by a beautiful narrative rarely felt on debut releases.
Author: DJ Connor
Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]

Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]

July 1, 2022 "We should all be ok to look at who we really are and not just who we want to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Soccer Mommy's 'Sometimes, Forever' Is a Compelling Emotional Rollercoaster

Soccer Mommy's 'Sometimes, Forever' Is a Compelling Emotional Rollercoaster

June 27, 2022 Superache is a treasure trove of honesty, vulnerability, and fantastic musicianship.
Author: Dillon Stave
Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics

Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics

June 27, 2022 In his sophomore album, Gray mourns the loss of an idea of a person, the intangible 'what-ifs' and 'what could have beens.'
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]

The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]

June 21, 2022 "I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Sister Ray's 'Communion' Is a Love Letter to Nuance

Sister Ray's 'Communion' Is a Love Letter to Nuance

June 6, 2022 "Some of the smallest moments for me are some of the most universal."
Author: Jolene Latimer
KayCyy's Creative Risks Pay Off in 'Get Used To It'

KayCyy's Creative Risks Pay Off in 'Get Used To It'

June 6, 2022 It’s only a matter of time until KayCyy enters hip-hop’s upper echelon.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Sub Urban's 'HIVE' Is a Dynamic Carnival Ride Rife With Twists and Turns

Sub Urban's 'HIVE' Is a Dynamic Carnival Ride Rife With Twists and Turns

June 5, 2022 HIVE is a disorienting journey through the crevices of Sub Urban's psyche.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Moise's 'We Survived The Storm' Is Your Light at the End of the Tunnel

Moise's 'We Survived The Storm' Is Your Light at the End of the Tunnel

June 1, 2022 "You’re here right now, you’ve gone through a lot in this world in the last two or three years, enjoy the moment."
Author: Jolene Latimer
R&B
thuy Gives Us A Lot More to Love With ‘I hope you see this (deluxe)'

thuy Gives Us A Lot More to Love With ‘I hope you see this (deluxe)'

May 31, 2022 The Vietnamese-American revisits her debut EP with five new velvety smooth tracks.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’

Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’

May 26, 2022 "Happiness, empowerment, betrayal, denial, heartbreak, self-sabotage, and closure."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop