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Surrender to Troi Irons' Alternative Rock Revolution in 'Lost Angels'
October 29, 2019
Irons is an icon in the making.
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
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Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]
October 23, 2019
Jae Stephens' debut project is wholly true to its name.
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Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"I wanted to express the trials and difficulties I've encountered in my youth, but ultimately I wanted the album to have a theme of perseverance and endurance until the end."
Sports Team's 'Making Hay' Is a Celebration of Their Indie Rock Upbringing
October 21, 2019
"No one's doing it better." Well said, Sports Team.
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Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
88rising's 'Head In The Clouds II' Is the Crew Album of the Decade
October 14, 2019
The collective of artists and creatives is nothing short of revolutionary.
A R I Z O N A's 'ASYLUM' Is a Collection of Electro-Pop Bangers Advocating for Mental Health
October 14, 2019
"The pressure of following up... making sure we don't alienate our fanbase while creating something new and fresh - the classic sophomore album dilemma."
daysormay Take the Ultimate First Step Forward With Debut Album 'Just Existing'
October 7, 2021
<i>Just</i> Existing draws on deep, painful subjects and releases them through grit, synths, and electro pumps.
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Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
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.
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JW Francis Follows the Feeling on 'WANDERKID' [Q&A]
October 12, 2021
JW Francis captures the candid stories of the people who come in and out of his life, even if just for a moment.
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.
St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort
May 2, 2022
"It was important to honor the dream and the partnership of our late friend and bandmate."
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."
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain
June 29, 2021
Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Sango and Waldo Establish Themselves as Grand Rapids' Finest on 'Lake Effect'
July 28, 2021
A creative love letter to Grand Rapids, Lake Effect is vying to push Michigan closer to the forefront of hip-hop culture.
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home
August 6, 2021
</>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.