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Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]

Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]
March 15, 2019 After a two-year break, we now have the pleasure of bearing witness to Japanese Wallpaper's unconventional return.
Author: Langston Thomas
indie
alternative
interview
Japanese wallpaper
EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6

EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6
March 14, 2019 + EBEN just dropped a new bubbling pop earworm, "Next Ex," in anticipation of the upcoming tour, and we are hooked.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
quick 6
eben
why don't we
Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]

Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
Author: Becca Millstein
pop
folk
indie
interview
julia jacklin
crushing
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]

Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019 An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author: Andra Nechita
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
Chloe Lilac
manic pixie dream
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll
Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6

Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6
March 6, 2019 This is a thing or six you would not believe about rising pop artist Ashe.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
quick 6
ashe
Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]

Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
March 6, 2019 Hear from the man who's worked with JLo, Becky G, Diplo and Skrillex.
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
anatomy of a song
interview
daleplay
Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 28, 2019 The EP showcases the band's ability to craft bittersweet songs pulling from 80's post-punk and 90's Britpop, large enough for arenas, but intimate enough to be with you during your most private moments.
Author: Rae Lemeshow
indie
alternative
interview
dear boy
the strawberry
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]

Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019 "It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author: Chelsea Devers
pop
indie
interview
Dreamer Boy
Love Nostalgia
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly'  [Premiere + Q&A]

Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly'  [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020 Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
interview
hip hop
Danny zee
blue butterfly
Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]

Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]
March 25, 2022 "I feel like a jazz musician stuck in a rapper's body."
Author: Arielle Lana LeJarde
interview
rap
hip hop
album reviews
wakai
to a dark boy
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100  [Q&A]

StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100  [Q&A]
June 11, 2020 We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author: Ruby Scott
interview
rap
hip hop
tiktok
staysolidrocky
party girl
SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]

SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]
January 28, 2022 SSGKobe on Pop-Tarts, Harry Potter, and his past year of viral fame.
Author: Carter Fife
interview
rap
hip hop
ssgkobe
dont miss
Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]

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.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
interview
rap
hip hop
R&B
album reviews
f**k it I'll do it myself
jae stephens
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]

For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021 For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author: Jessica Thomas
soul
r&b
interview
album reviews
Kareen Lomax
hard feelings
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
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]

Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019 From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
coin
dayglow
arlie
Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

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
pop
alternative
interview
anti pop
album reviews
kailee morgue
here in your bedroom
Meet CRAVITY, the K-Pop Super Rookies With a Gravitational Pull [Q&A]

Meet CRAVITY, the K-Pop Super Rookies With a Gravitational Pull [Q&A]
August 19, 2021 <i>The Awakening: Written in the Stars</i> arrives as the group's first full-length debut album and proof of their undeniable promise.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
album reviews
k pop
k-pop
cravity
the awakening written in the stars
the awakening

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