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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.
Julian Skiboat's "Times" is Another Sad Boy Summer Anthem
July 13, 2020
With his latest release "Times," Julian Skiboat intentionally tugs at our heartstrings.
Rising Star Kara Marni Releases "Young Heart" featuring Russ
July 21, 2020
Kara Marni's light keeps getting brighter with her latest release, "Young Heart"
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Riiki on Stanning Beyoncé, Moshing, and Writing Music in Her Car [Q&A]
July 22, 2020
We sat down with New Zealand-based artist Riiki for an exclusive interview.
Phangs' "Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?" Is a Record of Self-Reflection and Introspection
August 14, 2020
Phangs drops off his latest album 'Who's Gonna Break Your Heart Tonight?'
Deanna Devore Wonders If She'll Ever "Love Again" on New Single
September 19, 2020
Deanna Devore drops her latest spellbinding single featuring powerhouse vocalist D'Zhari.
Kid Hastings Explores a New Relationship on "Backwards"
February 25, 2021
"Backwards" features Kid Hastings' signature dulcet tones and cleverly written songwriting.
Magic Bronson Fall For a Robot in "My Baby is an Android"
April 15, 2021
In their latest single, Magic Bronson seamlessly channel the spirit of <i>Her</i> and doo-wop.
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Emma Oliver Breaks Down Her Barriers on "Getting Older"
December 14, 2020
On her latest and most intimate song to date, Emma Oliver breaks down the barriers she's been trapped behind and lets us into her world.
KidEyes Throw Their Name into the Mix on "Come Down"
February 3, 2021
Pop-rock duo, KidEyes, may not be a name you were formally introduced to, but allow us to make that introduction.