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Rina Sawayama's "STFU!" Is an Anthem of Chaos

Rina Sawayama's "STFU!" Is an Anthem of Chaos
November 25, 2019 Sawayama takes to nu-metal to express her disdain for microaggressions.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
alternative
rock
Rina Sawayama
STFU!
metal
glam metal
nu metal
Hannah Diamond Pushes Past the Limitations of Pop in 'Reflections'

Hannah Diamond Pushes Past the Limitations of Pop in 'Reflections'
November 22, 2019 Listening to 'Reflections' at times feels like the equivalent of finding yourself thrust into an ultramodern museum.
Author: Precious Kato
Electronic
Dance
Pop
Reflections
Hannah Diamond
pc music
Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"

Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"
November 22, 2019 A critical examination of self-pity has never sounded this good.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Soul
Pop
Honeycraft
Outsider
We're  "All In" for Bearson's New Collab With Georgia Ku and JRM  [Premiere]

We're  "All In" for Bearson's New Collab With Georgia Ku and JRM  [Premiere]
November 21, 2019 Bearson has us falling in love with his music all over again.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
electronic
dance
bearson
all in
goergia ku
JRM
The Best Reactions to BTS Getting Shut Out of the 2020 Grammys

The Best Reactions to BTS Getting Shut Out of the 2020 Grammys
November 20, 2019 In case you needed to kick off your day with some piping hot tea 🍵
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
grammys
bts
k pop
k-pop
2020
bts army
Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'

Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'
November 20, 2019 BO Y is a wicked fast-paced, crisp '80s synth club kid's dream.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
album reviews
Electronic
Dance
Pop
Deaton Chris Anthony
dca
BO Y
Mills. Charts a Path to Never Doubting Your Dreams in "Crowns" Video [Premiere]

Mills. Charts a Path to Never Doubting Your Dreams in "Crowns" Video [Premiere]
November 20, 2019 "Crowns" is an ode to the past as much as it is a gift to your future self.
Author: Precious Kato
Indie
Pop
Singer Songwriter
Mills.
mills
Crowns
Ayoni Sets the Ultimate Mood in  "Rap Songs" Video [Premiere]

Ayoni Sets the Ultimate Mood in  "Rap Songs" Video [Premiere]
November 20, 2019 Ayoni's latest music video emanates a mystic energy.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
pop
R&B
Ayoni
Iridescent
Rap Songs
Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]

Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]
November 19, 2019 "It's less like we have to hit a quota and more like people are getting bored of just seeing four dudes in a band."
Author: Tanja Toubro
pop
indie
alternative
interview
pop punk
ali barter
Reeperbahn Festival
hello I'm doing my best
John K Is the Sonic Personification of an Eternal Summer

John K Is the Sonic Personification of an Eternal Summer
November 19, 2019 As we approach winter, John K's music is arriving at just the right time.
Author: Joey Legittino
new artist discovery
pop
john k
if we never met
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
FRANKIE Is Calling Out a Particular Bad "Boy" This Valentine's Day [PREMIERE]

FRANKIE Is Calling Out a Particular Bad "Boy" This Valentine's Day [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019 'Boy...' It's almost like teasing someone on the playground. I've never been so mean in a song. I feel bad... But also, wow was that cathartic!"
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
singer-songwriter
frankie
boy
Palm Springsteen's "Sister Sister" Is a Feverish Ode to Thrill-Seeking [PREMIERE]

Palm Springsteen's "Sister Sister" Is a Feverish Ode to Thrill-Seeking [PREMIERE]
June 5, 2019 The Los Angeles-based band exudes a hedonistic, devil-may-care energy that is simply magnetic.
Author: Brady Moses
pop
indie
alternative
palm springsteen
nick hinman
gilbert trejo
Sky McCreery Is Back With a Diary Entry From a Broken Heart

Sky McCreery Is Back With a Diary Entry From a Broken Heart
March 2, 2020 McCreery has a unique gift for showing the emptiness and longing of West Coast relationships.
Author: Jenna Singer
singer songwriter
pop
indie pop
sky mccreery
with you
Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"

Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"
August 29, 2022 “Jealous” is a perfectly concocted blend of R&B and dance-pop.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
R&B
sol
jealous
Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"

Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"
March 25, 2021 You can hear the pained emotion in Cheb Rabi's strained vocal inflections as he laments on past love on his latest song "Void."
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
alternative
punk
grunge
chebrabi
Who Is The Driver Era?

Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021 No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
alternative
interview
the driver era
alternative pop
who is
girlfriend
BENEE Announces New EP  'LYCHEE' With Sun-kissed Single "Beach Boy"

BENEE Announces New EP  'LYCHEE' With Sun-kissed Single "Beach Boy"
February 3, 2022 "'Beach Boy' is pure fantasy, set in LA. It's about being happy alone, but still wanting some love."
Author: Tatum Van Dan
pop
benee
beach boy
lychee
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]

Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019 For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
rainsford
Uncover the Mystery of ilo ilo and Their Impeccable debut EP, 'wish i said this to u sooner'

Uncover the Mystery of ilo ilo and Their Impeccable debut EP, 'wish i said this to u sooner'
June 14, 2019 ilo ilo is a purveyor of happy/sad dance music that is lighter than air.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
dance
indie pop
ilo ilo
wish i said this to u sonner

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