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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something
December 26, 2019
This is what owning your fears and discovering ways to cope feels and sounds like.
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 20, 2019
Consider this week's new music roundup a gift from us to you.
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ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
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Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
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JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
dev soter Showcases His Beautiful Falsetto on "Brainless"
January 28, 2021
dev soter immediately pulls you in with his powerful falsetto and emotive tone on "Brainless"
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Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021
With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
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Billy Raffoul's 'Running Wild' EP Explores All Aspects of Love Without Musical Limitations [Q&A]
April 30, 2019
+ Catch Billy Raffoul on tour with Parachute now!
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Meet Stefan Forrest, the Creative Mind Behind some of Today's Top Hits [Q&A]
July 3, 2019
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning songwriter Stefan Forrest has written chart-topping singles for Lukas Graham, Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels.
Bahari - "Savage" (Live) | All Eyes On
January 21, 2020
Bahari delivers an electrifying performance of "Savage."
Ambar Lucid Has a "Story To Tell" in New Single
February 11, 2020
Lucid is shaping up to be the next face of Latinx pop.
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Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
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Zachary Knowles Details His Writing Process, Virtual Studio Sessions, and "super sad songs" [Q&A]
October 9, 2020
We had the pleasure of "virtually" sitting down with Zachary Knowles to discuss his new single and find out what it truly means to him.
Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut
April 29, 2020
Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
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Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.