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KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"
April 15, 2022
"I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
à˜HENRY Claims His Throne in 'My Turn to Be King'
April 6, 2022
"We're all kings and queens, we're all royal."
Author:
DJ Connor
Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022
"Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Author:
DJ Connor
Allan Rayman Looks Back on His Life on 'Roadhouse 02'
March 21, 2022
<i>Roadhouse 02</i> is some of Rayman's most captivating and hypnotic work to date.
Author:
Joe Beer
tobi lou Proves His Career Is 'Non-Perishable'
March 14, 2022
tobi lou thrives in a state of comfortable unpredictability.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Seint Monet Plays By Her Own Rules on "Wish I Had the Guts" [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"Whether it's soul-pop, funk, or even some obscure country-dance shit, if it's a great song, I'm going to release it."
Author:
DJ Connor
Felix Ames Is an Artist in Full Bloom
March 11, 2022
Ames' music is akin to the faint background of a barbecue buzzing with life and laughter.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
Author:
DJ Connor
Dreamer Isioma's 'Goodnight Dreamer' Is a Multidimensional Awakening
February 25, 2022
it's a psychedelic, introspective trip with checkpoints, rest stops, and aha's
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Shaun Ross and Amber Mark Explore the Fatality of Attraction on 'UNISEX'
February 22, 2022
From fashion, visual artists, to music, there is no stopping Shaun Ross.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]
February 22, 2022
stoop makes music to soundtrack your golden Saturday mornings, no matter where or when you find yourself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Katie Tupper Bares Her Soul on Debut EP 'Towards the End'
February 18, 2022
"It's the closest to myself I've ever felt."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Csndra's Debut Single "Very Well" Is One For the Girls
February 17, 2022
"This is to empower the everyday woman,"
Author:
Gregory Castel
With The Maràas' "All I Really Want Is You" Visual, Romance Is Always in the Air
February 16, 2022
There's never been a better time to be a fan of LA's sexiest band.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kiana V Crafts the Perfect Valentine's Day Vibe With "Heartbeat on Me" [Q&A]
February 11, 2022
"Heartbeat on Me" is an infectious, love-filled romp.
Author:
DJ Connor
We Can't Help But "Dance" to the New Jay Safari
February 11, 2022
"Dance" is the feel-good party track everyone needs to heat up the dancefloor.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
keshi Loses Himself in the Irresistible Passion of "Touch"
February 4, 2022
"Touch" is irresistible and leaves us begging for keshi's long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."
Author:
Holly Alvarado
Bakar Ponders an Ideal Future on "NW3" Ahead of Debut Album
February 2, 2022
Bakar, in all aspects, represents a new class of artistry.
Author:
Holly Alvarado
Elujay Crystalizes Two Years of Trial and Error on 'Circmvnt' [Q&A]
February 1, 2022
"It's just me telling my story, who I am, and what I went through."
Author:
DJ Connor
Gianni Lee Brings the Philly Bounce to Evocative Club Banger "Switch" [Premiere]
January 27, 2022
"I want people to move, even when they are standing still."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]
January 25, 2022
Mo Etc. represents a character heavily defined by a DIY ethos and expressions of curiosity.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Author:
Ruby Scott
KiNG MALA Says Fuck Fuck Boys on "Golden Retriever Boy"
October 29, 2021
"It's about betrayal and watching someone fall from the pedestal you put them on. It's also about fuck boys... fuck fuck boys."
Author:
Joe Beer
Jenevieve's "Baby Powder" Is Made For Those Late, Sultry Nights
March 25, 2020
Goofy, cool, and effortlessly beautiful all in one fell swoop
Author:
Emily Smith
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime
October 9, 2019
UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Montell Fish Fleshes Out His Creative Journey With the Breathtaking "Wings"
September 27, 2021
Spanning multiple disciplines, Montell's creative vision is hypnotic.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Fiji Blue Is Destined to Get You Up and Groove
October 24, 2019
If there is one constant to Fiji Blue's music, it is that it is guaranteed to make you dance.
Author:
Precious Kato
Joji Takes His Sound to Intergalactic Heights with Calming "Sanctuary"
June 17, 2019
For three minutes flat, "Sanctuary" gently lifts you out of reality and envelopes you in a zero-gravity space.
Author:
Jess Myers
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let Sault Walk You Through A Beautifully Orchestrated Sensory Overload
August 13, 2019
Anonymous trio Sault has managed to capture lightning in a bottle, reconstructing sounds of generations past while remaining rhythmically stimulating.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Get to Know Giveon, a Haunting and Angelic Voice in R&B
March 3, 2020
Giveon's gift for R&B is nothing short of supernatural.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NIKI Welcomes the Winter With the Bittersweet Ballad "Sugarplum Elegy"
December 6, 2019
The queen of 88rising delivers a beautiful ode sure to keep you warm this holiday season.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Yebba Releases "Distance," an Immaculate First Glance at Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
May 8, 2020
Produced alongside Mark Ronson, Yebba's latest captures the moment she realized a relationship was nearing its final moments.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best
May 18, 2020
"Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Q's "Stereo Driver" Is a Nostalgic, Intergalactic Venture
September 26, 2022
It’s all too easy to get lost in the kaleidoscope of Q’s sound.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene