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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For

May 24, 2021 Rodrigo's voice carries the flavors of Paramore punk, Alanis Morissette angst, Kelly Clarkson belt, all topped off with a Taylor Swift candidness.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Talia Jackson Channels a Toxic Relationship Into Pop Bliss With "You"

Talia Jackson Channels a Toxic Relationship Into Pop Bliss With "You"

May 24, 2021 The <i>Family Reunion</i> star delivers an earworm of single that is both relatable and reflective.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
R&B
you
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"

Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"

May 21, 2021 Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
Author: Alexis Vaganos
pop
Anthony Russo Pens a Song For the Lost Generation in "Kansas"

Anthony Russo Pens a Song For the Lost Generation in "Kansas"

May 21, 2021 Free-spirited and aimless but not hopeless, Russo is proving that the next generation is just here for a good time.
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
vaultboy's Debut Single "everything sucks" Is Finally Out of the Vault [Premiere + Q&A]

vaultboy's Debut Single "everything sucks" Is Finally Out of the Vault [Premiere + Q&A]

May 21, 2021 "I hope my music can help people get a little more cozy with their emotions and make them feel a little less alone."
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
young friend and Anna Sofia Kickstart Summer With "SUGARCOATED"

young friend and Anna Sofia Kickstart Summer With "SUGARCOATED"

May 20, 2021 young friend and Anna Sofia are a match made in heaven.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
aldn's Unconventional Approach Makes "i'm alright" His Best Single Yet

aldn's Unconventional Approach Makes "i'm alright" His Best Single Yet

May 20, 2021 "i'm alright" is dark, ominous, and perfectly emotive.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
kmoe Drops Glitchy, Experimental "gloves" Visual

kmoe Drops Glitchy, Experimental "gloves" Visual

May 20, 2021 "gloves" embodies internet culture, a DIY aesthetic, and the spirit of the underground community dubbed as hyperpop.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'

Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'

May 20, 2021 With his debut album, Verdes cements himself as so much more than a passing viral hitmaker.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
tv
SEB Is Making Waves With  "Seaside_demo"

SEB Is Making Waves With  "Seaside_demo"

May 19, 2021 "I literally want people to hear me and all my flaws... for better or for worse."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
seb
spill tab and the Friends Making Her Dreamlike Music a Reality [Q&A]

spill tab and the Friends Making Her Dreamlike Music a Reality [Q&A]

May 17, 2021 Behind spill tab is a close-knit group of friends and collaborators who are giving life to the rising artist's pastel-colored vision.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
On 'CHROMATOPIA',  NoMBe Rediscovers Himself [Q&A]

On 'CHROMATOPIA',  NoMBe Rediscovers Himself [Q&A]

May 12, 2021 "Nobody's 100% purely masculine. We're all somewhere on the spectrum. The way blue becomes turquoise slowly, or becomes teal."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
Fiji Blue on All the 'Reasons You Should Care' About the Duo's Debut EP [Q&A]

Fiji Blue on All the 'Reasons You Should Care' About the Duo's Debut EP [Q&A]

May 10, 2021 "There's so many reasons you should care. It's right there in the title."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"

Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"

May 7, 2021 "Naples" sees Brevin Kim synthesizing brooding pop music with hard-hitting hip-hop percussion.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
Raye Robinson Is Left Counting Petals on Debut Track "Daisies"

Raye Robinson Is Left Counting Petals on Debut Track "Daisies"

May 7, 2021 "Daisies" is the perfect track to listen to if you need a little extra spring in your step and some dewy, zesty fun.
Author: Joe Beer
pop
Theo Kandel Tackles the Circular Nature of Heartbreak in "I Don't Wanna Think About That"

Theo Kandel Tackles the Circular Nature of Heartbreak in "I Don't Wanna Think About That"

May 7, 2021 "I Don't Wanna Think About That" touches on self-navigation and the decoding of emotions when a romantic relationship comes to an end.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
goodboy noah's Debut EP 'nice' Is the Finest Selection of Hors D'oeuvres

goodboy noah's Debut EP 'nice' Is the Finest Selection of Hors D'oeuvres

May 7, 2021 <i>nice</i> arrives just in time for summer.
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
R&B
Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

May 7, 2021 <i>Hedon</i> is Petticoat's bold self-introduction to the modern pop sphere.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Myles Lloyd Faces His Fears in "Running On You"

Myles Lloyd Faces His Fears in "Running On You"

May 6, 2021 Llyod's latest is an intoxicating slow burn.
Author: Joe Beer
pop
R&B
marcos g Dances Around the Issue of Commitment in "cold feet"

marcos g Dances Around the Issue of Commitment in "cold feet"

May 4, 2021 "Being scared of commitment and settling is a big fear so to write a pretty, fun song about this scary feeling was great."
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
BabyJake's  "Do I Fit In Your Shoes?" Is the Ultimate Dig at the Recording Industry

BabyJake's  "Do I Fit In Your Shoes?" Is the Ultimate Dig at the Recording Industry

May 3, 2021 "It's not easy talking about bad experiences, even harder letting the entire world hear about them."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
The Band CAMINO's "Sorry Mom" Is an Honest, Heartfelt Confessional

The Band CAMINO's "Sorry Mom" Is an Honest, Heartfelt Confessional

April 30, 2021 "Sorry Mom" is a reminder that your mistakes do not have to define you, and most importantly, to call your mom.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'

KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'

April 30, 2021 Whether you like to go out and listen to Ariana Grande, or sit in your room meditating to Merzbow, <i> Wrestling</i> is a masterclass in forward-thinking pop.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Kyle Dion and Kari Faux Are Effortlessly Charismatic on "PURR"

Kyle Dion and Kari Faux Are Effortlessly Charismatic on "PURR"

April 30, 2021 Over a bouncy and experimental R&B cut, Dion and Faux truly embody the subtle art of the perfect collaboration.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
rap
R&B
Artemas Is Tired of Feeling "Misunderstood"

Artemas Is Tired of Feeling "Misunderstood"

April 30, 2021 It's clear that the UK rising star has no ceilings.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop