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MC Magic Teams Up with Cuco & Lil Rob for a Spanish-Drizzled Love Song, "SEARCH"
March 15, 2019
"A little over a year ago my manager sent me a video of a 19-year-old kid from Hawthorne who said my music influenced his style. Immediately after watching Cuco, I wanted to collaborate with him."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rayana Jay and DUCKWRTH Experience a Temporary Love in Sensual "Love Me Like"
March 15, 2019
Bay area singer-songwriter Rayana Jay and Los Angeles rapper DUCKWRTH unite northern and southern California in their groovy collaboration.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Karnaval Blues Offers A Sip of His R&B-Infused Electronica with "Forget"
March 15, 2019
Karnaval Blues is the newest addition to independent label Mind of A Genius, which also covers THEY., Gallant and ZHU.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
SG Lewis and Clairo's New Collaboration Is Anything but a "Throwaway"
March 15, 2019
For all of us who simply could not get enough of SG Lewis and Clairo after their original collaboration.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]
March 15, 2019
After a two-year break, we now have the pleasure of bearing witness to Japanese Wallpaper's unconventional return.
Author:
Langston Thomas
Teenage Pop Star Brianna Mazzola Narrates Her Love Story in Self-Titled Debut [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 15, 2019
Brianna Mazzola has been hustling her way through the entertainment industry since she was a child.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Sara Diamond Inspires Ambition with R&B Bop "Ride" [PREMIERE]
March 14, 2019
Diamond has an inspiring mastery over her voice, with runs and vocal agility reminiscent of an early Alessia Cara.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6
March 14, 2019
+ EBEN just dropped a new bubbling pop earworm, "Next Ex," in anticipation of the upcoming tour, and we are hooked.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Groove with Quincy Mumford in Soulful 'Every Wednesday' EP [PREMIERE]
March 14, 2019
The love child of D'angelo and Al Green, Quincy Mumford has continuously proved himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Gus Dapperton's "Fill Me Up Anthem" Is a Visceral R&B Offering
March 14, 2019
Dapperton is leading up to a debut album the likes of which we have never heard before.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
5 Artists You Need in Your Life This Week [SPOTLIGHT]
March 14, 2019
What is cooler than knowing about the best rising artists out there? Knowing about them first.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Talos' Last Goodbye Kills Him in "Far Out Dust" Music Video
March 13, 2019
The melancholic tune recounts the reasons his relationship succeeded in the moment, but ultimately unraveled in the long run.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Swsh - "Come with Me" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
March 13, 2019
Witness first-hand the force that is this R&B artist on the rise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019
Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
Author:
Becca Millstein
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019
The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
girl in red Scores Her Own Inner Turmoil in "i need to be alone."
March 13, 2019
"There's so many things happening all the time and it's kinda hard to keep up, I just wanna pull away from everything and be alone."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
iDKHOW - "Choke" | Live From The Rooftop Presented by The Noise
March 13, 2019
If you haven't quite grown out of your pop-punk phase (don't worry, neither have we), we have just the thing for you.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Alternative Rocker Samia Is The Voice Of Her Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter has taken it upon herself to share what she knows to be true for not only herself, but so many others.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Kyle Dion's Funk-Fueled R&B Journey Is as Sweet as 'SUGA'
March 12, 2019
Will this be the project to catapult this R&B visionary to fame?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tierra Whack Flexes Her Range in "Wasteland"
March 12, 2019
We may only be a few months in, but Tierra Whack is already an early contender for 2019's most memorable hip-hop drop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brace Yourself for Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch' of Electro-Pop Varieties in Debut Album
March 11, 2019
Reviving the rebellious side of pop music, the 22-year-old shines with non-conformist and progressive attitudes toward the femininity in pop culture.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019
An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Mark Diamond Pours His Heart Out in Promising Debut, 'Hummingbird One' EP
March 11, 2019
"I can confidently say that these songs are exactly the way they want to be. I feel very connected to this universe after making this."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Mélat Makes Us "Weak" In Moody Music Video [PREMIERE]
March 11, 2019
Mélat continues to bless the world with her soft and airy R&B vocals.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Matt Maeson Ruminates on His Past Mistakes in the Unrelenting "Go Easy"
March 11, 2019
Matt Maeson's long-awaited debut album, Bank On The Funeral, is shaping up to be one of the most heart-rending projects of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author:
Brady Moses
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
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
The Top 21 Artists to Watch in 2020
January 22, 2020
Say hi to the Ones To Watch class of 2020.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Underscores Is a Hyperpop Legend in the Making
March 10, 2022
"The ultimate goal is to turn people off, then win them back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Meet DOMi & JD BECK, the Kindred Spirits Heralding a New Wave of Jazz
August 10, 2022
The Anderson .Paak co-signed duo is taking the jazz world by storm.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Artists on Their Favorite and Least Favorite Animal Crossing Villagers
April 30, 2020
From BENEE to mxmtoon, we learn that not all Animal Crossing villagers are created equally.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
16 Black Artists You Should Listen to This Black History Month (And Every Month)
February 9, 2022
Black artists have and always will shape the music landscape across every genre imaginable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
10 K-Pop Groups You Need to Be Stanning Right Now [ONES TO KNOW]
May 22, 2019
There are no two ways about it; K-pop is on the brink of world domination.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
August 17, 2022
Meet the K-pop group who made history at this year's Lollapalooza.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Genevieve Stokes Longs For a Change of Seasons in "Habits"
August 15, 2022
“Habits” invites us into a mercurial world of teenage growing pains.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa