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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.
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Staff
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.
Author:
Bianca Brown
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.
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
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."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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.
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Emily Bird
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Welp, Mourn Festival Season With Top That Track's 'The Last Fest'
April 14, 2020
Co-hosts Precious and Dave create their dream festival lineup with the help of special guest Aaron Taos.
Author:
Precious Kato
Octavian Enlists SAINt JHN and Gunna For Intoxicating New Single "Famous"
September 1, 2020
"Famous" ruminates on the pitfalls of success through the lens of an infectious dancehall beat.
Author:
Maddy Quach
The Love-In's "Pure Gold Baby" Is a Feminist Rallying Cry
September 4, 2020
It's with a sense of false traditionalism that The Love-In pulls you in.
Author:
DJ Connor
Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen
September 9, 2020
"Invisible" is a song that not only makes people feel understood but also compels them to feel seen.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Tyler Thomas Thinks It's Time For a "Roll Call"
July 1, 2020
Los Angeles-based artist Tyler Thomas won't let the pandemic stop him.
Author:
Malc.
beabadoobee Releases "Care" and Announces Debut Album
July 15, 2020
beabadoobee releases another 90s nostaligc jam and announces her debut album.
Author:
Malc.
Mannywellz Expands His African Fusion Sound on 'Mirage'
October 15, 2020
Emmanuel Ajomale, also known as Mannywellz, is a singer and songwriter blending R&B and pop with his African roots.
Author:
Malc.
RMR's "Her Honeymoon" Explores the Hidden Tension Behind Fame
January 8, 2021
This week Atlanta rapper and internet favorite RMR returns with "Her Honeymoon," his latest release since last year's EP "DRUG DEALING IS A LOST ART."
Author:
Carter Fife
Unusual Demont Surpasses Expectations on His New Single "Pine"
February 3, 2021
With his sophomore single "Pine," Unusual Demont surpasses expectations and shows just how consistent of an artist he is.
Author:
Tyler Borland
marc indigo Delivers a Sultry Slowburn With "Don't Waste My Time"
June 7, 2021
On "Don't Waste My Time," indigo is smooth as butter.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos