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Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With  "IDK You Yet"

Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With  "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020 Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
indie pop
anti pop
alexander 23
idk you yet
Jean Dawson's "POWER FREAKS" Is a Masterful Collage of Sound and Emotion

Jean Dawson's "POWER FREAKS" Is a Masterful Collage of Sound and Emotion
April 9, 2020 Dawson's music is a targeted endorphin rush.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
anti pop
jean dawson
power freaks
experiemental
Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"

Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020 The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Author: Rachael Jansky
soul
pop
evann mcintosh
what dreams are made of
R&b
NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"

NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"
April 6, 2020 "Switchblade" is the first chapter of a pop-R&B fairytale.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
88rising
moonchild
niki
switchblade
The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"

The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"
April 6, 2020 "Lost Angeles" is equal parts love note and breakup letter.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie pop
the aces
lost angeles
MyKey Says Goodbye to a Toxic Relationship in "Please Don't Go"

MyKey Says Goodbye to a Toxic Relationship in "Please Don't Go"
April 6, 2020 In reality, less "Please Don't Go" and more don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
indie pop
anti pop
mykey
please dont go
Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'

Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'
April 3, 2020 Saunders follows viral breakout success with a debut EP that is entirely his own.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
R&B
album reviews
ant saunders
bubble
Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine

Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine
April 3, 2020 Sycco is pulling us out of this springtime-sadness, let her do the same for you.
Author: Jenna Singer
new artist discovery
pop
anti pop
nicotine
sycco
Tate McRae and Audrey Mika Affirm SAYGRACE's Hunch That "Boys Ain't Shit"

Tate McRae and Audrey Mika Affirm SAYGRACE's Hunch That "Boys Ain't Shit"
April 3, 2020 Is your man leaving you on read even though being on our phones is the only thing left to do?
Author: Emily Smith
pop
audrey mika
tate mcrae
saygrace
boys aint shit
The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release

The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020 The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
rock
the driver era
omg plz dont come around
flash drive
THE BLOSSOM Celebrates Their Insecurities in "SHAPESHIFTER"

THE BLOSSOM Celebrates Their Insecurities in "SHAPESHIFTER"
March 9, 2021 "'Shapeshifter' is a reminder I'm not worthless and neither are you."
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
indie pop
anti pop
the blossom
shapeshifter
97 blossom
Boon Acknowledges the Error of His Ways With "Somebody Else" [Premiere]

Boon Acknowledges the Error of His Ways With "Somebody Else" [Premiere]
September 7, 2021 "I love the irony of having an anthem about being a horrible person."
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
alternative pop
boon
somebody else
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"

All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021 Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
frenship
lauren sanderson
try
Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]

Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]
January 13, 2022 "You still have to eat after Elton John tells you he likes your music. You still have to pay your bills."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
red bull
jake wesley rogers
red bull soundclash
Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]

Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022 "You're the only one who can ruin your life."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
anna shoemaker
everything is fine
Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]

Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]
September 13, 2022 How old denim, Jeff Buckley, summer's end, Hanya Yanagihara, and more informed young friend's latest emphmeral project.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
young friend
how did we get here?
Amilli's Soulful Voice  Soothes in Suspenseful "Die for You" Visual [PREMIERE]

Amilli's Soulful Voice  Soothes in Suspenseful "Die for You" Visual [PREMIERE]
September 11, 2019 A sort of crime drama scored by a smooth love song is surely a thrilling twist.  
Author: Precious Kato
soul
pop
amilli
die for you
flor Plays Never Have I Ever With White Claw

flor Plays Never Have I Ever With White Claw
September 16, 2019 Catch flor on their Ones To Watch - presented tour NOW!
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
flor
white claw
never have i ever
Georgia Ku Gets Emotional in The Stripped Down  "What Do I Do" Visual [PREMIERE]

Georgia Ku Gets Emotional in The Stripped Down  "What Do I Do" Visual [PREMIERE]
September 19, 2019 "We wanted to really capture the emotion of the lyrics and melody both audibly and visually."
Author: Precious Kato
singer songwriter
pop
electronic
what do i do
georgia ku
Iceland's Và¶k Brings Us Addictive Electro-Pop Masterpiece "Erase You" [PREMIERE]

Iceland's Và¶k Brings Us Addictive Electro-Pop Masterpiece "Erase You" [PREMIERE]
January 11, 2019 "'Erase You' is a song about a person who pushed me off the edge to a point when all I wanted to do was to erase them from my life."
Author: Kayla Hefter
pop
vok
erase you

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