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Olivia Barton's 'I Could Have Smiled at You More' Debut Is the Closure You've Been Needing
June 11, 2019
Eight tracks that highlight deep heartbreak, self discovery, and growth.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019
Kiana Ledé's 'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
Carlie Hanson Transforms a Suburban Life Into a Pop Dream in 'Junk' Debut EP
June 10, 2019
From working at a McDonald's drive-thru in a small Wisconsin town to delivering an anthemic debut EP, this is the first chapter of a veritable pop star to be.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Indie Songstress Noé Channels Sleepless Nights & Clouded Thoughts in 'ibynoé' Debut [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 6, 2019
Born and raised in France, Los Angeles-based Noé is the sweet girl next door who also happens to have a lot to say.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yung Gravy's 'Sensational' Has No Right Being This Good
June 3, 2019
Despite the neon pink disco ball, cheetah, and Mario Kart - esque rainbow road that graces his debut album cover, Yung Gravy is no joke.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stella Donnelly Doesn't Shy Away From Tough Conversations On 'Beware of the Dogs' Debut [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 28, 2019
From a bad boss, Australia's political problems, to the #MeToo movement, Donnelly explores tough topics in a creatively cohesive way that leaves listeners with a complete narrative.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 28, 2019
Lila Drew is an 18-year-old who isn't afraid of vulnerability and self-reflection.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
Thomas Headon's 'Victoria' Is a Soundtrack to Your Teenage Years [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
For Tatum, Headon's new EP arrived hand-in-hand with a new sofa.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Duckwrth Aims for the Throne in 'THE FALLING MAN'
May 17, 2019
'THE FALLING MAN' sees Duckwrth embarking on a metaphysical journey for the throne only for that venture to manifest as a realized outing of one of hip-hop's most radical figures.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
070 Shake Reinvents Herself in 'Modus Vivendi'
January 18, 2020
"I want it to make a change in the world. The agenda is bigger than just music."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Band Camino Aim For Anthemic and Emotional Highs on Debut Album [Q&A]
September 10, 2021
On their long-awaited debut album, The Band Camino doubles down on what they do best.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Rachel Chinouriri's 'Better Off Without' Is Healing Given Sonic Form
May 20, 2022
It's giving hot, heartbroken, healed girl summer.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pride Queen Kim Petras Gives Us Yet Another Reason to Stan With 'Clarity'
July 1, 2019
Effortlessly euphoric and utterly bubblegum, all while delivering a bold new vision for the future of pop, Petras is the Pride princess we stan.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kyle Lux's 'No Roof Access' Is His Subconscious Personified
November 18, 2019
Lux's music is the equivalent of autumn transitioning to winter.
Author:
Bianca Brown
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
Guzzle Emotional Oranges' Freshly-Squeezed Alternative R&B With 'The Juice: Vol 1'
May 14, 2019
In just one year, Emotional Oranges has easily become Los Angeles' favorite R&B mystery duo all while keeping their true identities unknown.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul