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sky Explores the Intricacies of Grief in Debut EP 'good grief'
April 15, 2021
With <i>good grief</i>, sky transforms the grieving process into a standout debut project rife with self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'
March 31, 2021
Over 34 minutes of classic mixes that only an East Coast legend could provide, Kota refuses to hold back.
Author:
Carter Fife

'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife

Giveon's 'When It's All Said And Done... Take Time' Demands Your Full Attention
March 22, 2021
The new deluxe album is a smoldering marriage of Giveon's buttery baritone and penchant for romantic lyricism.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

'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

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

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

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

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

The Band CAMINO Doesn't Have to 'tryhard' to Be the Best Alternative Rock Band in Town
August 23, 2019
"The entire reason we're here is to create something bigger than ourselves."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

bülow Signals For a More Fluid Form of Intimacy in 'Booty Call'
April 18, 2022
<i>Booty Call</i> is a delicate project that tackles some weighty material.
Author:
Kelly Park

Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

347aidan Takes an Unflinching Look at Loss on 'Chasing Harmony'
October 25, 2021
The breakout viral star examines grief, loss, mental health through a uniquely infectious lens.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

ericoda Ascends to Even Greater Heights With 'things with wings'
May 23, 2022
<i>things with wings</i> is an album rife with catharsis, and one that makes the most of its genre-defying star.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Raveena's Mesmerizing 'Moonstone' EP Is the Sonification of Nightfall
February 7, 2020
There is something inherently mystic about Raveena's lulling R&B meditations.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'
May 20, 2021
With his debut album, Verdes cements himself as so much more than a passing viral hitmaker.
Author:
Ruby Scott

'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility
August 12, 2019
Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
Author:
Emily Bird

Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
Author:
Matthew Rudas