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BabyJake Wants His New Music to Bring Him Closer to His Fans [Q&A]
July 31, 2020
We were honored to sit down with this growing star and learn more about where he came from, and his future plans with music.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Dominic Fike's Long-Awaited Debut Album 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong' Has Landed
July 31, 2020
Does Fike's highly-anticipated debut album live up to the hype? Short answer: yes.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'
July 17, 2020
Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark
July 15, 2020
After laying low for a few years, Simpson is claiming her place as a rising star.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
Author:
Maddy Quach
brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"
July 1, 2020
Listening to brakence is nothing short of an adrenaline rush.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dominic Fike Returns With Another Song Sure to Get Stuck in Your Head
June 26, 2020
Can Fike do any wrong?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jean Dawson Ponders Life and Death in "CLEAR BONES"
June 25, 2020
If we've said it once, we've said it a million times: Jean Dawson is the future.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Peach Tree Rascals - DEER
June 24, 2020
This song is the perfect blend of vibey bass lines, fun guitar riffs, and strong beats seamlessly packaged in PTR's signature production style.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
Oliver Tree Is Equal Parts Meme and Alt Pop Superstar on "Bury Me Alive"
June 17, 2020
Rising alternative star and internet icon, Oliver Tree, returns with another single for his long-awaited debut album, Ugly is Beautiful.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Author:
Maddy Quach
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'
May 18, 2020
There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'
May 14, 2020
Having produced for the likes of Jean Dawson and Deb Never, Stacy is making his voice heard.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Kevin Holliday Delivers a Distinctive Vision in "Every Single Time"
May 11, 2020
Holliday's genre-bending approach at times feels wildly defiant.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Oliver Malcolm Takes a Note From London's Underground and Gorillaz in "Kevin"
April 30, 2020
You can say a lot about enviable up-and-comer Oliver Malcolm, but one thing you cannot say is that he's predictable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alfie Templeman's "My Best Friend" Is a Hypnotic Ode to Depression
April 28, 2020
"It's about depression and sadness being the only thing that's always there for you, as if it's the only thing that really sticks around..."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Zella Day Makes a Triumphant Return With the Transcendent "People Are Strangers"
April 27, 2020
The new single marks the first original release from Day in over five years.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
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
Stay Over's New Video Is a Reminder That It's Okay to Not Always Feel "Happy" [Premiere]
April 21, 2020
"Asking questions. Searching for answers. Trying to figure myself out. Accepting who I am and being okay with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it" [Q&A]
April 20, 2020
In the last year, everything has changed for Powfu.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Dua Saleh's "umbrellar" Is an Unapologetic Artistic Expression
April 20, 2020
There is a clear intent behind everything the Minneapolis-based gender non-binary artist creates.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author:
Brady Moses
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
Lewis Capaldi Inspires Change in Bittersweet "Someone You Loved" Music Video
February 8, 2019
Capaldi hopes to bring awareness to the necessity of organ donors through his partnership with British organ donation charity, Live Life Give Life.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Author:
Ruby Scott
KennyHoopla's "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway? //" Is Pure Catharsis
February 10, 2020
KennyHoopla is the next wave.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
tsubi club Makes One Hell of a First Impression With "burbank house"
October 27, 2021
"burbank house" may be the debut single from tsubi club but it feels like anything but.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Sam Fender Presents a Chilling Dystopian Vision in "Play God" Video
January 22, 2019
"'Play God' is set in an alternate dystopian reality that shares similarities with our own world."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sub Urban Has a Haunting Vision For Pop
March 13, 2020
"<i>Thrill Seeker</i> tells a story of adolescent imperfection from the perfectionist."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BoyWithUke and blackbear's "IDGAF" Is a Perfectly Petty Anthem
March 18, 2022
Let "IDGAF" score the end of your next relationship, fling, situationship, you name it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oliver Tree Comes Out of a Two-Week Retirement to Deliver "Let Me Down"
April 7, 2020
Tree has created a sound and persona without peer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Public Library Commute Makes a Nostalgic Return on His New Single "Moonlight"
February 5, 2021
Conrad Hsiang, better known under the moniker Public Library Commute, is a multi-talented indie-pop star in the making.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sir Chloe's "Mercy" Is a Cathartic Portrait of Grief
March 2, 2022
"Mercy" is a grief-filled wail bolstered by compelling melodies and unapologetic lyrics.
Author:
Kelly Park
Beauty School Dropout Deliver an Electrifying Label Debut With "Assassin"
May 25, 2022
If you don't know the name Beauty School Dropout, you're missing out.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
grandson Is Starting a Revolution This Election Season
March 2, 2020
The perfect soundtrack to your Super Tuesday.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Oliver Tree Somehow Survives Another Crash in "Miracle Man" Video
June 7, 2019
Along with the release of a new single and video, Tree announced a "Goodbye, Farewell Tour."
Author:
Jess Myers
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020
"When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Petey Makes an Anthemic Debut With Genre-Spanning 'Lean Into Life'
September 7, 2021
"My creative process doesn't have anything to do with routine, it has to do with the time and space to think critically about myself."
Author:
Jolene Latimer