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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.
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Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"It's a beautiful break up song. No animosity; just real feelings about not fully being over someone."
Cub Sport Finds Love Under Neon Lights in "Hearts in Halves"
December 10, 2019
Cub Sport is embarking into brand new territory.
Isaac Dunbar Reinvents Himself on "Bleach"
February 18, 2022
"'Bleach' feels as though it's my first single."
tobi lou Proves His Career Is 'Non-Perishable'
March 14, 2022
tobi lou thrives in a state of comfortable unpredictability.
Ylona Garcia Is "Vibin" in New Summertime Slowburn
May 27, 2022
Garcia is a grandmaster of pop.
Outside Lands 2022: 9 Acts Not to Miss
August 3, 2022
You do not want to miss out on these nine up-and-coming stars.
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Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Ben Kessler and the Complicated Friendship of "Just Wanna Be Your Friend"
April 30, 2020
"This tune is a reminder to get out of my own way."
The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"
April 6, 2020
"Lost Angeles" is equal parts love note and breakup letter.
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?