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Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"

Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"

June 22, 2021 "Bottle Rocket" tells the tale of what feels like life and death decisions for an up-and-coming artist.
Author: Brooke Tuozzo
Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

June 21, 2021 This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author: Giselle Libby
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Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
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Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

June 15, 2021 In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

June 15, 2021 Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author: Chloe Liz
Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date

Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date

June 11, 2021 Clairo is well on her way to becoming a household name, and "Blouse" is reaffirmation of that trajectory.
Author: Giselle Libby
Jake Wesley Rogers Releases Heavenly PRIDE Ballad  "Momentary"

Jake Wesley Rogers Releases Heavenly PRIDE Ballad  "Momentary"

June 9, 2021 The heavenly single pays homage to Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, and Oscar Wilde.
Author: Ruby Scott
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Wallice 'Off the Rails' Is the Timeless Soundtrack to Your Aimless Years

Wallice 'Off the Rails' Is the Timeless Soundtrack to Your Aimless Years

June 8, 2021 Whether you're an aimless teen or in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, Wallice's debut EP finds a way to strike close to home.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
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Breagh Isabel Recounts Her First Queer Love With the Intimate  "Girlfriends"

Breagh Isabel Recounts Her First Queer Love With the Intimate  "Girlfriends"

June 7, 2021 "The resolution comes from the fact that I can own the experience and re-tell it from a place of happiness."
Author: Joe Beer
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Cavetown's  'Man's Best Friend' Is an EP Always Ready to Embrace You

Cavetown's  'Man's Best Friend' Is an EP Always Ready to Embrace You

June 4, 2021 In accepting all the contrasting emotions of the human experience Cavetown has created an EP sure to become your next best friend.
Author: Jolene Latimer
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In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

June 3, 2021 AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author: DJ Connor
'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

June 1, 2021 Everett's pastoral poetry is as haunting as it is understated.
Author: Carter Fife
frogi Shares a Message to Her Younger Self in "phantom limb"

frogi Shares a Message to Her Younger Self in "phantom limb"

May 27, 2021 "I find it healing to talk to my younger self and show her love she didn't know back then."
Author: Jessica Thomas
Theo Kandel's "Anaconda Hearts" Is a Striking Portrait of a Broken Relationship [Premiere]

Theo Kandel's "Anaconda Hearts" Is a Striking Portrait of a Broken Relationship [Premiere]

May 27, 2021 Kandel gives a whole new meaning to being the snake in a relationship.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
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BLàœ EYES Shares Her Journey to Finally Feeling "actually happy"

BLàœ EYES Shares Her Journey to Finally Feeling "actually happy"

May 26, 2021 "I had no idea what to think about it - that's the day I made this song."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
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Baker Grace Breaks Down Her Ethereal 'The Show Is Over'  EP [Premiere]

Baker Grace Breaks Down Her Ethereal 'The Show Is Over'  EP [Premiere]

May 26, 2021 Grace's latest EP is a coming-of-age story wrapped in velvety pop silk.
Author: Ruby Scott
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Johnny Ashby Returns to Nature in New Indie Folk Track "Wild"

Johnny Ashby Returns to Nature in New Indie Folk Track "Wild"

May 21, 2021 "Wild" is warming and stirring both in its sound and theme.
Author: Joe Beer
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
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Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]

Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]

May 20, 2021 Through a tumultuous breakup, apartment fire, and the loss of a dear friend, Leng interprets moments of despair into blissful sonic form.  
Author: Yasmin Damoui
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
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Hans Williams' "Weekend" Is Just a Little Taste of Summer

Hans Williams' "Weekend" Is Just a Little Taste of Summer

May 5, 2021 Short, but sweet; Williams' latest is a guilt-free escape.
Author: Joey Legittino
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
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Emmit Fenn Releases Cinematic Visual Accompaniments to Debut Album 'Far From Here'

Emmit Fenn Releases Cinematic Visual Accompaniments to Debut Album 'Far From Here'

April 30, 2021 "With this album, I wanted to be completely open about my past on a very intimate level and show how I've grown from it."
Author: Jessica Thomas
Jillian Rossi's "Fever Dream" Is a Heartfelt and  Introspective Stunner

Jillian Rossi's "Fever Dream" Is a Heartfelt and  Introspective Stunner

April 28, 2021 As she dissects a failed relationship, Rossi delivers her most heartfelt performance to date.
Author: Tyler Borland
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Cody Lovaas Lays It All on the Line in the Emotionally-Charged "Rocket"

Cody Lovaas Lays It All on the Line in the Emotionally-Charged "Rocket"

April 26, 2021 Lovaas' smooth pop music perfectly balances confessional lyrics and infectious melodies
Author: Alexis Vaganos
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