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Not Better, Understood: a Conversation With Alexander 23 [Q&A]

Not Better, Understood: a Conversation With Alexander 23 [Q&A]
August 19, 2021 "I feel like asking someone to feel better when they listen to music is kind of a tremendous ask..."
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
interview
alexander 23
oh no not again
oh no not a tour
Who is jxdn? | jxdn on Redefining Pop-Punk and Relationship With Nessa Barrett

Who is jxdn? | jxdn on Redefining Pop-Punk and Relationship With Nessa Barrett
August 19, 2021 Amidst the pop-punk resurgence, jxdn is looking to move beyond pure nostalgia.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
punk
interview
lollapalooza
pop punk
who is
jxdn
lollapalooza 2021
Salt Ashes'  "Love Love" Video Blurs the Line Between Love and Obsession [Premiere]

Salt Ashes'  "Love Love" Video Blurs the Line Between Love and Obsession [Premiere]
August 19, 2021 "This is a song for all the commitment-phobic people out there."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative pop
salt ashes
love love
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
Abby Sage Meditates on the Importance of Self-Exploration on "Residing in the Sky"

Abby Sage Meditates on the Importance of Self-Exploration on "Residing in the Sky"
August 18, 2021 "It plays into that euphoric feeling of redefining yourself."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
abby sage
residing in the sky
Skylar Stecker Proves Stadium-Ready With 'Earth Signs' Performance [Premiere]

Skylar Stecker Proves Stadium-Ready With 'Earth Signs' Performance [Premiere]
August 18, 2021 Skylar brings her latest striking EP to life in grand, praiseworthy fashion.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
pop
R&B
skylar stecker
earth signs
Who Is Nessa Barrett? | Nessa Barrett on Viral Fame and Online Trolls

Who Is Nessa Barrett? | Nessa Barrett on Viral Fame and Online Trolls
August 17, 2021 Meet the viral artist poised for superstardom.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
lollapalooza
who is
nessa barrett
lollapalooza 2021
PinkPantheress Proves Incapable of Missing With "Just For Me"

PinkPantheress Proves Incapable of Missing With "Just For Me"
August 16, 2021 There's simply no stopping the viral breakout star.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
electronic
dance
pinkpantheress
just for me
Augustine's Tear-Swelling "Summer Wine" Is a Testament to His Artistry

Augustine's Tear-Swelling "Summer Wine" Is a Testament to His Artistry
August 16, 2021 As the world began to open up, Augustine was left feeling more distant than ever.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
augustine
summer wine
Aries' "Kids on Molly" Is the Soundtrack to Your Fleeting Youth

Aries' "Kids on Molly" Is the Soundtrack to Your Fleeting Youth
August 13, 2021 "Kids on Molly" is not a coming-of-age story but an anthem meant to carry you through your lowest lows.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
aries
anti pop
kids on molly
anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve

anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve
April 28, 2022 anees is the very embodiment of sonic sunshine.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
new artist discovery
pop
hip hop
anees
sun and moon
NIKI's "Indigo" Has Us Believing in an Eternal Hot Girl Summer

NIKI's "Indigo" Has Us Believing in an Eternal Hot Girl Summer
August 14, 2019 NIKI is the undisputed queen of 88rising.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
pop
R&B
88rising
niki
indigo
head in the clouds ii
head in the clouds
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]

BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019 "I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
BAUM
fuckboy
Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"

Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"
May 10, 2019 + Catch the pop princess on tour this summer.
Author: Alyssa Yung
r&b
pop
kim petras
blow it all
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 6, 2019 Welcome to Bane's World, a place of dreamy musings and bedroom pop.
Author: Asal Shahindoust
new artist discovery
pop
indie
bedroom pop
bane's world
Cuco's "Aura" Is a Hypnotic Bilingual Love Letter

Cuco's "Aura" Is a Hypnotic Bilingual Love Letter
July 11, 2022 "Aura" captures the magic of a love so powerful that it simply can’t be expressed in a single language.
Author: Dillon Stave
pop
cuco
anti pop
aura
fantasy getaway
ilo ilo Embraces Their Name and Sound in the Electrifying "come thru"

ilo ilo Embraces Their Name and Sound in the Electrifying "come thru"
February 22, 2019 The sort of song that sways between the rush of a festival's main stage and blissful moments of electro-pop reflection.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
dance
electropop
ilo ilo
come thru
phem's "Sorry Mama" Will Have You Confessing Your Sins

phem's "Sorry Mama" Will Have You Confessing Your Sins
December 10, 2019 phem enlists Machine Gun Kelly for a perfectly-scored confessional.
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
alternative
phem
sorry mama
machine gun kelly
Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]

Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]
June 19, 2019 Their new 'lost' EP explores both the awkward nuanced lingering of post-breakup relationships and the cautious excitement of new ones.
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
interview
loote
Griff Is a Star in the Making

Griff Is a Star in the Making
February 11, 2020 The London-born 19-year-old artist is nothing short of breathtaking.
Author: Joey Legittino
new artist discovery
singer songwriter
pop
griff
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