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Jagwar Twin Takes Us to the Mall of America and Falls in Puppy Love [Tour Diary]
October 29, 2019
Jagwar Twin takes us backstage on his most recent tour with pop-punk legend Avril Lavigne.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Author:
Bainca Brown
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Author:
Precious Kato
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
Author:
Allissa Williams
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato
Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]
March 29, 2019
"The song is about birds pecking at you-thoughts that keep you up at night... the arresting feeling that you can't and won't ever fit in."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Honeycraft and Tim Atlas Take a Dreamlike Approach to Detachment in "Inside"
May 3, 2019
The effortlessly dreamy project of Catherine Rose Smith, the up-and-coming artist makes music in the vein of her self-described "dream disco."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]
March 13, 2020
"In today's social media climate, it's difficult to stay present sometimes and it's noticeable in all kinds of relationships."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
min.a Creates a Futuristic Atmosphere in "Tape It Back Together"
May 1, 2020
min.a is an artist unafraid to constantly reinvent herself.
Author:
Tyler Borland
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
We caught up with the M-Pop pioneers for a Q&A.
Author:
Sal Moreno
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
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
LEISURE personifies three fundamental elements: groove, melody, and vibe.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author:
Ruby Scott