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The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020
The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020
Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author:
Emily Smith
Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020
Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Powfu Drops Visual For Viral Breakout Hit "death bed"
April 1, 2020
The beabadoobee-assisted breakout single gets a heartbreaking music video.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Amber Mark Covers Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" For "Covered-19" Series
April 1, 2020
Mark reimagines a grunge staple as a velvety-smooth slow jam.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020
John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Top That Track Closes Out Women's History Month With 'An Ode to the Ladies'
March 31, 2020
This episode of Top That Track is entirely dedicated to female artists: both bands and solo acts.
Author:
Precious Kato
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Thomas Headon and the Empathic Euphoria of 'The Greatest Hits'
March 30, 2020
<i>The Greatest Hits</i> very well may be the first of many to come for Headon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Foliage Has a "Pattern" of Penning Exceptional Indie Melodies [PREMIERE]
April 9, 2019
With an 80s guitar pop vibe, "Pattern" slowly drags us into the intriguing inner-workings of Foliage's mind as he explores his complex relationship with mental health.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
#NowWatching 02-01-19 [PLAYLIST]
February 2, 2019
February is shaping up to be a strong month, with a plethora of new releases from Ones To Watch artists on day one.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6
March 6, 2019
This is a thing or six you would not believe about rising pop artist Ashe.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home
August 6, 2021
</>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.
Author:
DJ Connor
Cheeky Aussie Group Rancid Eddie Drop Blunt Foot Stomper "Dry"
September 29, 2021
"Dry" is a song designed to be belted in a pub, drinking and singing the heartbreak away.
Author:
Joe Beer
KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"
August 6, 2019
With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
LAUNDRY DAY Find Their Sound on Major Label Debut 'We Switched Bodies'
February 11, 2022
<i>We Switched Bodies</i> signals a new era for the New York five-piece.
Author:
Kelly Park
BUZZ Questions What It Means to Be "Human"
May 23, 2022
Having penned hits for artists like Kylie Minogue, Hayley Kiyoko, and Katy Perry, we're finally getting to witness BUZZ's talent manifest.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene