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Baseball Game Makes A Captivating Debut With the Idyllic "Woman"
June 16, 2020
Carpenter and Bennett - who perform as Baseball Game - are making their grand entrance with the captivating, "Woman."
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
It's Zella Day's "Game," And We're Playing It
June 15, 2020
The enigmatic Zella Day has returned with the anthemic "My Game."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Liza Anne Unleashes Her Inner Empath On "I Wanna Be There"
June 15, 2020
Liza Anne's take on mental health and self-awareness is a bright one. In her latest single, "I Wanna Be There", the Nashville native turns her own struggles into vivid soundscapes with intense lyrical depth.
Author:
Precious Kato
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dua Saleh, RMR, Kiana Ledé, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 12, 2020
This Friday features a #NowWatching playlist filled with amazing voices from the BIPOC community and beyond. From Dua Saleh's powerful ROSETTA, to Kiana Ledé's open letter to the president, to a new jazzy tune from Jorja Smith, this week's playlist is a perfect soundtrack for your weekend.
Author:
Malc.
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Old Fashioned Lover Boy Lets His Soul Loose with "I Pray" [PREMIERE]
January 18, 2019
"'I Pray' is about the feeling of solitude and misunderstanding that each of us has had at least once in our life, when you feel you deserve more fulfillment from your life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Weathers Personifies the Inner Demons of Success in "Dirty Money" [PREMIERE]
January 31, 2019
"We wanted to...have a different take on mental health with that being the route of being successful and the internal battle fighting your inner demons such as greed, arrogance, and envy."
Author:
Dana Jacobs
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
Matthew Chaim Pays Homage to People Who Inspire Purpose in "Reason"
September 10, 2019
A testament to Chaim's incredible lyrical sensibility, "Reason" hosts a collection of poetic lines that comment on losing sight of one's reasons.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Berel's "Before You Go" Video Is a Blissful Ode to Human Connection
February 11, 2020
Berel manages to carve out his own space in the sensual R&B genre.
Author:
Precious Kato
CJ Flemings - "Acquainted" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 13, 2020
CJ Flemings delivers a standout rendition of "Acquainted."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
chloe moriondo Captures the Heart of "living virtually"
August 6, 2020
"I felt like 'living virtually' was fitting because it feels like that's essentially what we do - we're afraid to speak and leave our rooms to begin with, and especially now."
Author:
Ruby Scott
The Evolution of Cosmo's Midnight [Q&A]
November 19, 2020
Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriting, and production duo Cosmo's Midnight have released their sophomore album 'Yesteryear' and we caught up with them to discuss how they approached the creation of the album, the live show they have planned for it, their process for picking collaborations, and more.
Author:
Malc.
WizTheMc's "World Is Fucked" Presents a Sober Vision of Reality
April 5, 2021
"For me, this song sums up my current perspective on the world around me while also making sure I don't lose sight of love and light."
Author:
Rachel Lai
Alix Page Teases Her Debut EP With the Heart-Rending "25"
October 12, 2021
"25" is a song wrapped in intricate storytelling, grief, and growth.
Author:
Ally Rincà²n