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ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Claire Rosinkranz's '6 Of A Billion' Is a Sonic Playground For the Rapidly Rising Star
July 9, 2021
<i>6 Of A Billion</i> is a testament to the ever-evolving range to be found in the next generation of pop stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on "Sad."
July 8, 2021
"Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired 'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021
<i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Will the Gossip Girl Reboot Soundtrack Live Up to the Original's Absolutely Wild One?
July 7, 2021
These are the sort of questions that keep me up at night.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let E L E Y's "Do Me Like That" Cool You Off This Summer
July 7, 2021
With a voice reminiscent of The Weeknd and Khalid, E L E Y isn't one you'll want to miss.
Author:
Precious Kato
99 Neighbors Deliver a Frenetic Hip-Hop Anthem on "Live a Little"
July 6, 2021
Every moment of "Live a Little" pulses with a manic, infectious energy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
slenderbodies Finds Bravery in Vulnerability with EP Inspired by Powerful Women [Q&A]
January 30, 2019
"Traditionally, masculinity is associated with bravery, courage, and all these really over the top things. Vulnerability is one of the hardest things to do, so is that not the bravest thing?"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Innovative Rocker grandson Has No Need to "Apologize"
February 1, 2019
"I first began working on this back in 2016 without a song out, broke and lost, for all the grandkids I hoped one day to meet, to tell the world we will not apologize for who we are."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Parcels Brings Disco To The Desert at Coachella 2019 [TOUR DIARY]
April 18, 2019
Parcels is comprised of five charming musicians who are reviving classic disco sounds and modernizing it with electro-pop undercurrents.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019
CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Tim Atlas' 'Together Lonely' Is an Introvert's Dream R&B Record [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"I hope this record does what music is supposed to do: bring people together."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
valentina cy Makes Her Major Label Debut With the blackbear-Assisted "Bad"
July 10, 2020
"Bad" feels like it could serve as the score for any classic femme fatale.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Allison Ponthier Isn't Content to Live Life Stuck on "Autopilot"
April 8, 2022
Ponthier's deeply personal sonic musings never fail to capture an air of the universal.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maude Latour Dances Through the Unknown Chaos of "Probabilities"
July 25, 2022
Probabilities” is a beautiful snapshot of real life.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Forest Claudette Comes Into Himself With the Immaculate ‘The Year of February’
September 30, 2022
'The Year of February' is a riveting junction of styles and depth, a happy collision of “essences of who I am.”
Author:
DJ Connor
The Best of 2020 | Staff Picks
December 21, 2020
We look back at some of our favorite music and moments from 2020.
Author:
Staff