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Take A Trip With Stacey's "DMT"

Take A Trip With Stacey's "DMT"
August 14, 2020 Stacy's got one goal with her new single "DMT."
Author: Precious Kato
indie pop
Pop
Stacey
DMT
psych pop
Phangs' "Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?" Is a Record of Self-Reflection and Introspection

Phangs' "Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?" Is a Record of Self-Reflection and Introspection
August 14, 2020 Phangs drops off his latest album 'Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?'
Author: Joey Legittino
Indie
Pop
Indie Rock
Phangs
Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?
Laura Marano Needs to Be "Honest With You"

Laura Marano Needs to Be "Honest With You"
August 14, 2020 Laura Marano is a polymath after our hearts.
Author: Malc.
Pop
Laura Marano
Honest With You
Alaina Castillo Reminds Us to Celebrate Staying in With "Tonight"

Alaina Castillo Reminds Us to Celebrate Staying in With "Tonight"
August 14, 2020 Alaina Castillo is continuing to prove herself as one of the most exciting new talents to emerge within the last year.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
Alaina Castillo
Tonight
Awgust Explores Heartbreak in His Debut Single "Never"

Awgust Explores Heartbreak in His Debut Single "Never"
August 14, 2020 Awgust explores the painful conversations during a breakup on "Never"
Author: Rachael Jansky
Soul
Pop
Awgust
Sofia Reyes
Never
Thoreau's "These Days" Is an All Too Relatable Story [Premiere]

Thoreau's "These Days" Is an All Too Relatable Story [Premiere]
August 13, 2020 The self-produced singer/songwriter, Thoreau, is back with a vivacious new single entitled "These Days."
Author: Joey Legittino
Pop
These Days
Thoreau
30
Joe Avio Ponders on the Pain of Long Distance on "Without Your Love"

Joe Avio Ponders on the Pain of Long Distance on "Without Your Love"
August 13, 2020 Joe Avio is winning our hearts, one song at a time.
Author: Lexi Vaganos
Electronic
Pop
Joe Avio
Without Your Love
King Mala Confuses Her Taste Buds for Feelings on "Sugarblind" [Q&A]

King Mala Confuses Her Taste Buds for Feelings on "Sugarblind" [Q&A]
August 12, 2020 Alt-pop artist KiNG MALA unveils her latest single "sugarblind."
Author: Chloe Robinson
Pop
Q&A
Alt-Pop
KING MALA
sugarblind
Skofee's "Polished" Is a Middle Finger to Self-Doubt [Premiere]

Skofee's "Polished" Is a Middle Finger to Self-Doubt [Premiere]
August 12, 2020 Los Angeles-based Alt-pop artist Skofee drops off the premiere of her new video for "Polished."
Author: Malc.
Pop
Alt-Pop
Skofee
Polished
Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]

Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]
August 11, 2020 Sally Boy returns with his second single "Stormy."
Author: Lexi Vaganos
pop
indie
indie pop
Sally Boy
Stormy
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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