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The Night Game Takes Listeners on a Nostalgic Trip on "Beautiful Stranger"
February 8, 2021
Ahead of his second album, 'Dog Years,' dropping March 5, The Night Game has released the nostalgia-ridden single "Beautiful Stranger."
Author:
Rachael Jansky

Yeek Gets Eccentric on "3000 Miles (Baby Baby)"
February 8, 2021
"3000 Miles" is the kind of song that makes the most sense when you're, in Yeek's own words, "higher than a kite."
Author:
Maddy Quach

SG Lewis' "One More" ft. Nile Rodgers is a Future Disco Banger
February 6, 2021
Death, taxes, and SG Lewis making future disco bangers; three things in this world that are inevitable.
Author:
Jordan Shickman

Jimi Somewhere's 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' Contemplates Past, Present, and Future
February 5, 2021
After a long wait, Jimi Somewhere's debut album 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' finally released this week.
Author:
Carter Fife

Seiji Oda's Singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" Showcase Bay Area Past and Future
February 5, 2021
Rapper, singer, and producer Seiji Oda returns with two new singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins."
Author:
Carter Fife

Soft Glas Boldly Embraces Powerlessness on 2021 Anthem "Prudence and Poise"
February 5, 2021
"Prudence and Poise" sees Soft Glas embodying a message that I'm sure many of us can gravitate toward: What is going on?
Author:
Carter Fife

Johan Lenox Spreads His Wings While Reflecting on "Phases"
February 5, 2021
"Phases" featuring Cousin Stizz is the first track leading up to Johan Lenox's debut record 'What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up.'
Author:
Carter Fife

Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler Deliver Emotional Catharsis on 'brent ii'
February 5, 2021
The highly anticipated brent ii EP has finally arrived in all the cozy bliss of burrowing under a chunky knit blanket with a warm mug of coffee in hand on a snowy day.
Author:
Rachel Lai

Foley Explores Defensiveness and Idealism on "Better Than Love"
February 5, 2021
Pitting the idea of prospective love against the sobering reality of an actual relationship, Foley's "Better Than Love" pokes beneath the surface at the fears that blossom from a place of mistrust and uncertainty.
Author:
Rachel Lai

Dirtsa Offers Global Perspective on "Sic Parvis Magna"
February 5, 2021
Dirtsa is continually evolving and her new single "Sic Parvis Magna" is her best yet.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
Author:
Precious Kato
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ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

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

Ai Bendr Displays Vocal Prowess on Her Debut "Love Me Low"
June 29, 2020
Ai Bendr's chilling debut is a beautiful showcase of her singing ability.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Oliver Malcolm Reflects on the Dark Side of Fame With "Outside"
October 5, 2020
Malcolm channels the larger-than-life failings of rock idols into a striking stripped-back track.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Grace Carter Guards Herself In Impassioned "Don't Hurt Like It Used To"
May 13, 2019
Carter tells harrowing stories of overcoming an absentee father and her journey of moving on and growing from that experience.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

X Lovers Is a Shared Childhood Dream for World Domination
June 26, 2019
X Lovers is aiming to carve out a place in music that did not exist before them.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

COIN's "Youuu" Cements Them as New Wave for a New Generation
January 16, 2020
COIN has built their foundation on infectious hooks and understated emotional complexity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
It's Not That "COMPLICATED." The New Whethan, aldn, and 8485 Collab Is Pure Heat
April 18, 2022
"I hate doing the same thing twice."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde