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Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'

Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'
April 27, 2022 "I want it to sound like a breath of fresh air, like a realization of some sort."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
beabadoobee
beatopia
see you soon
Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'

Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'
April 27, 2022 "If I am myself again, it is because of this song."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
pop
peter mcpoland
news at 9
PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True

PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True
April 27, 2022 The long-awaited viral TikTok tease is finally here.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
electronic
dance
pinkpantheress
willow
drum and bass
where you are
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]

Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022 "Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
haru nemuri
shunka ryougen
jpop
Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'

Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'
April 22, 2022 The artist's haunting vision for pop never fails to hit its target.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
benee
sub urban
uh oh
hive
Meet Willow Kayne, the Unapologetic Gen Z Artist Rewriting the Rules

Meet Willow Kayne, the Unapologetic Gen Z Artist Rewriting the Rules
April 19, 2022 The UK rising star makes pop that is brash, infectious, and wholly true to herself.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
pop
album reviews
willow kayne
playground antics
bülow Signals For a More Fluid Form of Intimacy in 'Booty Call'

bülow Signals For a More Fluid Form of Intimacy in 'Booty Call'
April 18, 2022 <i>Booty Call</i> is a delicate project that tackles some weighty material.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
bulow
album reviews
booty call
WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]

WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]
April 18, 2022 Meet the Australian pop duo with an infectious sound and boundless charisma.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
pop
interview
australia
wiigz
KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"

KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"
April 15, 2022 "I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
soul
pop
R&B
king mala
cult leader
Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP

Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP
April 15, 2022 With a new EP on the way and set to perform their first-ever live show, 2022 is looking to be BETWEEN FRIENDS' year.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
between friends
anti pop
orange juice
cutie
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
Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]

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
pop
indie
singer-songwriter
kat cunning
birds
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
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]

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
r&b
pop
electropop
ayelle
effort
nomad mixtape
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]

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
Pop
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY
M-Pop
DROPOUT
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning

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
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
mxmtoon
dusk
Elijah Waters Hits His Creative Stride on New Single "Grey"

Elijah Waters Hits His Creative Stride on New Single "Grey"
August 20, 2021 "Grey" is Elijah Waters at his best.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
grey
elijah waters
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
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]

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
pop
electronic
hip hop
funk
synth-pop
terrified
great good fine ok
ggfo
Honeycraft and Tim Atlas Take a Dreamlike Approach to Detachment in "Inside"

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
pop
indie
tim atlas
honeycraft
inside
dream disco

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