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Tahj Keeton's 'SARF' is a Risky and Psychedelic Rap Album Unlike Its Contemporaries
August 11, 2020
Tahj Keeton's SARF s aggressive, grungy and versatile.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Victoria Monét Serves Us an Authentic Fierceness in 'JAGUAR'
August 11, 2020
In <i>JAGUAR</i>, Monét shows us there is power to be found in freedom, confidence, and being yourself.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
SÅl's Debut Single "Things End as They Begin" Demands Attention
August 11, 2020
"Things End as They Begin" is a beautifully sung electronic pop masterpiece that makes new artist SÅl seem like a seasoned veteran.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Omar Apollo Reminds Us to "Stayback" and Protect Our Energy
August 11, 2020
We all hear about the importance of physical distancing, but Apollo reminds us of the importance of giving our emotions space to breathe.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]
August 11, 2020
Sally Boy returns with his second single "Stormy."
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
BENEE Channels an Adorable, Slimey Muse For "Snail"
August 11, 2020
BENEE's latest piece of pop-flavored escapism arrived at just the perfect time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
SG Lewis Partners With Robyn and Channel Tres For Hypnotic Dance Track "Impact"
August 10, 2020
"Channel is an artist I believe will go on to create a musical legacy as important as the one Robyn has already created, and to have the two of them on this record together is insane."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Kyle Dion Ushers In A New Era With Double Singles
August 10, 2020
Kyle Dion drops off two new records.
Author:
Precious Kato
JONES Makes Heartbreak Feel Surmountable [Q&A]
August 10, 2020
We grabbed some time with JONES via email to find out how she's been surviving quarantine, some of the social justice causes she's been learning about, and of course, her new music and album.
Author:
Malc.
"Heterochromia" Sees kxvg Experiencing Double Vision
April 19, 2021
"Heterochromia" is a fast-paced genre-bending cut synthesizing hip-hop, pop, and electronic music into one harmonious union.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Spirit of the '90s Is Alive in Phabo and Destin Conrad's "Slippery" Visual
April 26, 2021
"Slippery" is a journey through R&B's golden years.
Author:
Carter Fife
Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
Author:
DJ Connor
'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
NoMBe Tackles Toxic Masculinity in the Cosmic "Boys Don't Cry"
April 27, 2021
"Boys Don't Cry" floats though as if unbound by gravity, weightless and carefree in its effervescent daydream.
Author:
Ruby Scott
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021
In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author:
Tyler Borland
#NowWatching 01-25-19 [PLAYLIST]
January 25, 2019
Today's gifts didn't disappoint, with new releases by FLETCHER, Summer Walker, girl in red, slenderbodies, & many more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Electro-Pop Powerhouse ALMA Cherishes Life with "When I Die"
February 1, 2019
A Finnish electro-pop powerhouse with distinguishable neon green hair, ALMA is a forward-thinker who's ready to challenge the daunting concept of death.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
#NowWatching Playlist: 02-15-19
February 16, 2019
This week's playlist additions include Dennis Lloyd's valiant return, August 08 and Smino's harmonious collaboration, Matt Maeson's ode to life on the lonely road, and much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Listening to Brendan Bennett's New Single Won't Be "Wasted Time"
March 25, 2019
Bennett has carved out a niche within pop for his sound, and it's a little bit electronic, a little bit hip hop but it's mostly just addicting.
Author:
Anna Scholfield