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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
Huron John & Lonely God Are Now In "Control"
July 8, 2020
Aaron Taos's buzzy tune "Control" just got a lively Vitamin C shot from Huron John and Lonely God.
Author:
Precious Kato
Paige Talks Process Behind Her 'Always Growing' EP [Q&A]
August 6, 2020
Paige shares the background to her start in music and how she grew into song writing while staying true to herself.
Author:
Max Tetlow
Unwind to Tuzeint's Jazzy Bop "Birdz In My Eyez" [Premiere]
August 20, 2020
Tuzeint's musical genius lives at the intersection of soul, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Malc.
Boski's 'Greatest Hits' is the Perfect Blend of Obscurity and Satisfaction
September 15, 2020
After two killer singles, Boski manifests vivid imagery and moods into a ten song project entitled 'Greatest Hits.'
Author:
Joey Legittino
Liza Owen Shows Her Wild Side in "Getting Good" Music Video
October 8, 2020
British-Cambodian singer-songwriter Liza Owen spins pop upside down and all around with unfiltered lyrics, undeniable melodies, and unapologetic spirit, especially in her latest music video for her single "Getting Good."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Listen To More Giraffes's Totally Far Out New Single, "Surf"! [Q&A]
July 17, 2019
Looking for a little summertime magic that rivals your favorite bottle of rosé?
Author:
Miranda Hyman
100 gecs Redefine Holiday Cheer With "sympathy 4 the grinch"
December 7, 2020
"sympathy 4 the grinch" is a hyperpop injection to the holiday canon.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Sabriel Sings of Betrayal and Vulnerability in "Fox In The Henhouse"
April 28, 2021
"I want to achieve vulnerability through these songs, so that others can have a better understanding of their own experiences too."
Author:
Joe Beer
WOLF Reminisces on a Dreamy Basketball Court in Hoops Video [Premiere]
October 29, 2020
Indie-pop singer-songwriter WOLF keeps it "real from the start" in her infectious ode to her friends on her newest release "Hoops."
Author:
Rachel Lai
Rook Monroe's Debut EP 'Californialand' is Lyrically Compelling
December 18, 2020
Songwriter Rook Monroe is no stranger to penning memorable songs.
Author:
Tyler Borland