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Orion Sun Soundtracks Her Reality in the Otherworldy 'Hold Space For Me'
March 30, 2020
Orion Sun's debut hears a 23-year-old black woman coming face-to-face with the celebrations and hardening realities of life.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Peach Tree Rascals Try to Find Their Way Through a Terrible Day in "Things Won't Go My Way"
March 30, 2020
"In the end, we're all just trying our best and it's about acknowledging that."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Nina Cobham Is Manchester's Next Big Thing
March 30, 2020
Cobham is the bilingual Manchester sensation delivering bedroom R&B worthy of immense critical praise.
Author:
Precious Kato
Giveon, keshi, Thomas Headon and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
March 27, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Giveon Delivers a Breathtaking Moment of Reflection in 'TAKE TIME'
March 27, 2020
The debut EP from Giveon demonstrates his undeniable place amongst R&B's next class.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SEBASTIAN PAUL Copes With His Lingering Feelings in "BACK AND FORTH"
March 27, 2020
"Having very genuine feelings for someone, then having to cut them out of your life indefinitely, is a very bizarre experience."
Author:
Jenna Singer
Kailee Morgue Finds Love and an Exhilirarting New Sound in "Knew You"
March 27, 2020
"I've finally allowed myself to start writing love songs and about relationships."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Trevor Daniel's Debut Album 'Nicotine' Already Has Us Hooked
March 27, 2020
Daniel's signature sound bears an addictive magic.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Lourdiz, Lil Gotit, and the Relentless Hustle of "Suicide Down" [Premiere]
March 27, 2020
"Suicide Down" is an addictive thrill ride fueled by extremes.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Gavin Haley and Yung Pinch Team Up to Deliver a Dose of Summertime in "Tati" [Premiere]
March 26, 2020
"I don't think I've ever made something that makes you wanna move like this."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Cautious Clay's Rhapsodic "Roots" Takes Us Back to the Basics
March 8, 2021
With "Roots," Clay has mastered the art of musical minimalism done right.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
HYRA's "Rendezvous" Displays Her Vibrant Vocals and Engaging Storytelling
June 3, 2021
"Rendezvous" is a colorful electronic pop track brimming with life.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her
June 24, 2021
BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author:
DJ Connor
OSTON Holds Up a Literal Mirror to Her Everyday Life in "Sour" Visual [Premiere]
September 15, 2021
The new visual for "Sour" sees Oston opening up about deep-rooted insecurities.
Author:
Giselle Libby
chloe moriondo Unveils the Star-Studded "Favorite Band" Video
September 30, 2021
The video features cameos from Simple Plan, All Time Low, Pierce The Veil, and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Yeek Gets Eccentric on "3000 Miles (Baby Baby)"
February 8, 2021
"3000 Miles" is the kind of song that makes the most sense when you're, in Yeek's own words, "higher than a kite."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky