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Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]

Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021 For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author: Brooke Tuozzo
pop
interview
indie pop
samia
album reviews
scout
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]

Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021 With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
indie
interview
indie rock
lowertown
the gaping mouth
Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]
July 21, 2021 We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author: Bryget Chrisfield
interview
indie pop
alternative pop
balu brigada
groove pop
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]

Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021 "I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
jessie murph
when im not around
Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]

Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Inspired by everything from '90s boom bap, funk legends, to classic films, Your Grandparents' debut arrives as a timeless outing.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
album review
your grandparents
thru my window
Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]

Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Lee opens up about the concept behind her new EP, feelings of loneliness, and more.
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
interview
album reviews
elliot lee
alternative pop
queen of nothing
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]

syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021 <i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
syd B
are you feeling it too
are you feeling it too?
Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]

Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]
July 2, 2021 Chinatown Slalom on playing the music industry game, Jack Black, and of course, their latest EP.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
indie pop
Interview
chinatown slalom
meet the parents
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021 In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author: Jolene Latimer
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
trunky juno
good dog
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]

Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]
November 21, 2019 "If it is just one person reaching out to me saying I saved their life, that alone is success to me."
Author: Joey Legittino
alternative
interview
rap
hip hop
jez dior
handle with care
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
LAUNDRY DAY Kick Off a New Chapter With "Connect 5"  [Q&A]

LAUNDRY DAY Kick Off a New Chapter With "Connect 5"  [Q&A]
October 20, 2021 The past year has cemented New York's LAUNDRY DAY as an act to watch.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
laundry day
alternative pop
connect 5
OSTON Takes Us Through the Stirring 'Melancholia,' Track By Track

OSTON Takes Us Through the Stirring 'Melancholia,' Track By Track
September 21, 2022 With each new project, OSTON charts a dizzying path forward, growing up and into herself.
Author: Giselle Libby
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
oston
track by track
melancholia
renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]

renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]
June 4, 2021 "I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
alternative
interview
album reviews
renforshort
off saint dominique
Frames on Pop-Punk, Sex Work, and Their Debut Album 'Every Room' [Q&A]

Frames on Pop-Punk, Sex Work, and Their Debut Album 'Every Room' [Q&A]
September 27, 2021 Frames is aiming to create the next wave of music-videos-playing-on-MTV pop-punk.
Author: Ally Rincà²n
alternative
interview
album review
frames
every room
Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]

Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]
April 28, 2022 Listening to Kokoroko makes you feel held and cared for, revitalized yet at full ease.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
jazz
kokoroko
Alt-Pop Duo Her's Discusses Tourist Stops and Quirky  Backstage Moments on US Tour [Q&A]

Alt-Pop Duo Her's Discusses Tourist Stops and Quirky  Backstage Moments on US Tour [Q&A]
March 19, 2019 Her's left-of-center tunes are attracting listeners around the world.
Author: Kelly Itatani
pop
indie
interview
her's
invitation to her's
under wraps
Paul Cherry
Jess Connelly's  'ATM'  Sees Her Growing Beyond Cultural Norms [Q&A]

Jess Connelly's  'ATM'  Sees Her Growing Beyond Cultural Norms [Q&A]
November 14, 2019 "The project, for me, is a reminder to myself that: 'You're okay.'"
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
r&b
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
atm
jess connelly
Mallrat Emerges From Her Chrysalis in 'Butterfly Blue' [Q&A]

Mallrat Emerges From Her Chrysalis in 'Butterfly Blue' [Q&A]
May 13, 2022 "I'm trying to paint a picture and bottle up a feeling."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
mallrat
album reviews
butterfly blue

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