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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
Hans Williams' "Weekend" Is Just a Little Taste of Summer
May 5, 2021
Short, but sweet; Williams' latest is a guilt-free escape.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy
May 11, 2021
Leonne sounds like the secret lovechild between Sango and Grimes in a universe where Elon Musk doesn't exist.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kevin George Teams Up With Johan Lenox For the Spirited "All in My Head"
July 16, 2021
"All in My Head" moves forward with inimitable, effortless pacing.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Charlie Powers Wears His Heart on His Sleeve on "Alone With Myself"
September 8, 2021
"Alone with Myself" is a contemplative demonstration of Powers' musical confidence.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Sam Valdez Can't Shake Her "Toothache" in New Vintage Visuals [Premiere]
July 6, 2020
The echoing shoegaze, Americana track highlights Valdez's staple sound, while delivering a fresh and haunting atmosphere, acting as a glowing backdrop for her storytelling lyrics.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
nodisco. Continues His Hot Streak With the Summer Anthem "Unrelated" [Premiere]
July 16, 2020
nodisco. is pushing pop music in a refreshing new direction with his charismatic delivery, earworm hooks, and bouncy production.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Jimi Somewhere Reminds Us of Blissful Teenage Freedom on "Bottle Rocket"
August 3, 2020
Jimi Somewhere encapsulates youth in his newest single "Bottle Rocket"
Author:
Jenna Singer
Kyle Dion Ushers In A New Era With Double Singles
August 10, 2020
Kyle Dion drops off two new records.
Author:
Precious Kato
WESLEE's Latest Single Is as Sweet as "Peaches" [Premiere]
December 13, 2019
"'Peaches' is about reminiscing on better times, when things were sweeter."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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