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Jean Dawson's "POWER FREAKS" Is a Masterful Collage of Sound and Emotion
April 9, 2020
Dawson's music is a targeted endorphin rush.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Juice's "Konoha" Is an Ode to Naruto and Personal Growth [Premiere]
April 9, 2020
"It's about looking around you and realizing that there are all these experiences to have and all these people to appreciate."
Author:
Emily Smith
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020
"When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020
The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Hope Tala Is Giving a Face to the "R&Bossa" Sound
April 8, 2020
Tala's music is stimulating to the mind, body, and soul.
Author:
Emily Bird
Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap
April 7, 2020
Zaia is conveying complex ideas in infectious refrains and melodies.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Unearth 'Lost Genres' With Top That Track
April 7, 2020
In the latest episode of Top That Track, Dave and Precious go virtual crate-digging within the confines of their four walls.
Author:
Precious Kato
Oliver Tree Comes Out of a Two-Week Retirement to Deliver "Let Me Down"
April 7, 2020
Tree has created a sound and persona without peer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Relive Tour Life With These BTS Photos of Marc E. Bassy's 'PMD' Tour [Tour Diary]
April 7, 2020
Relive concerts, life on the road, and going outside with these 14 photos of Bassy's 'PMD' tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"
April 6, 2020
"Switchblade" is the first chapter of a pop-R&B fairytale.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
"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