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Serena Isioma Is Crafting a Vibe All Her Own
March 24, 2020
Isioma is a slow burn that is quickly heating up.
somegirlnamedanna Pens Her First Chapter in "hello i am"
March 23, 2020
"This is my story, how I grew up, my life, and everything up to this point."
Noah Cyrus Finds Some Light in "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus"
March 23, 2020
"It will be OK, so long as we are guided by compassion and community. Both are needed more than ever right now."
Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk
March 23, 2020
Lous and The Yakuza transcends the sleekness of velvet, silk, and satin, materializing a sonic plushness that is hard to resist.
AUDREY NUNA Flexes Her Dynamic Range in "Long Night"
March 23, 2020
"Long Night" finds AUDREY NUNA in her element.
Conan Gray, Wallows, Melanie Faye, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
March 20, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"
March 20, 2020
Faye and her Fender Stratocaster feel unstoppable.
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'
March 20, 2020
Gray is here to make his mark on the world of pop music.
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Genevieve Stokes Hits the Nail on the Head With "Lonely and Bored" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 21, 2020
"Lonely and Bored" feels warm though its concept is chilling, especially now in isolation. Stokes uses swirling echoes and a gentle melody to provide a backdrop to her overly honest words.
Surfaces Prescribe a Dose of Hope and Euphoric Bliss in 'Horizons'
March 2, 2020
Surfaces' music arrives as the encapsulation of carefree summer days.
Who Is Trevor Daniel?
April 22, 2020
We sat down with the rapidly rising artist to get the story behind his debut album, "Falling" blowing up on TikTok, and working with FINNEAS.
Emotional Oranges Plays With a Sensual Double Entendre in "Just Like You"
August 27, 2019
"We started off writing about the double standard around women being open about masturbating... But it's really just a love song about passion and longing for your partner when they're not around."
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Take a Voyage on Polo & Pan's Funky 'Caravelle' at Coachella 2019 & Beyond [Q&A]
January 7, 2019
Combining unpredictable arrangements of jazz, soul, funk, disco, and house, Polo & Pan recently invited US fans into their vibrant and immersive live show.
Kota the Friend Shares a Piece of Himself on "Dear Fear"
January 10, 2022
Kota flawlessly spits timeless advice and hard-hitting, life-learned lessons.
Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut
November 8, 2019
Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Female Songwriters Who Re-Popularized an Old Folk Style: Stream of Consciousness Lyrics
January 30, 2019
Led by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and her contemporaries, these writers construct their works through deconstructing traditional lyrical tropes.
Raveena Dedicates a Blissfully Soulful Ballad to Her "Mama" This Mother's Day
May 12, 2019
Raveena is celebrating this Mother's Day by dedicating a special ballad to her personal inspiration.
NoMBe's 'They Might've Even Loved Me (Re:Imagination)' Is Brilliantly Ambitious
March 6, 2019
Featuring everyone from Skott, Thutmose, slenderbodies, RAC, to Transviolet, NoMBe has reworked his debut spectacularly.