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Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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Get Hip to Siaira Shawn's Silky Delivery [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"As a queer artist, I make that aspect of my identity explicit in my music."
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray

King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'
October 28, 2019
King Princess' debut album is unapologetically queer and we are here for it.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Author:
Bainca Brown

Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Author:
Precious Kato

Sorcha Richardson's "First Prize Bravery" Finds the Beauty in Simplicity
October 28, 2019
"First Prize Bravery" is the sonic equivalent of walking in a field of daisies: unstinting, bright, and memorable.
Author:
Precious Kato

Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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Rex Orange County, King Princess, Easy Life, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 27, 2019
This week surely did not disappoint.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Conan Gray's "Checkmate" Hits Like an Adrenaline Shot to a Broken Heart
June 26, 2019
"'Checkmate' is a song that spewed out of me while alone in my bedroom. It took me about four minutes, and I just ugly cried out a whole song..."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Meet wishlane, the Emerging Hyperpop Artist Behind "selective altruism"
June 23, 2022
The electrifying single currently sits at the top of Spotify's hyperpop playlist for good reason.
Author:
Dillon Stave
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Huron John Welcomes You to the Kaleidoscopic World of 'Apocalypse Wow' [Q&A]
April 23, 2020
"At the end of the day, I just want to make people's lives better with my shit."
Author:
Rachael Jansky

Charli XCX, KennyHoopla, FLETCHER, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 15, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dillon Francis and BabyJake Create a Romance-Filled Banger With "Touch"
April 15, 2020
Good vibes only from this dynamic duo.
Author:
Joey Legittino

lilspirit Shares His Flirtatious New Single "nothing2prove"
April 16, 2020
There is a growing surge of fans flocking to the seductive and angelic vocal stylings of lilspirit.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

Ultra Q's "Gool" Is a Moment of Guitar-Driven Ecstasy
June 21, 2019
Ultra Q is one of the best guitar-driven rock bands to emerge in 2019.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

grandson Channels an Infamous Psychology Experiment for the "Stigmata" Video
July 11, 2019
Grandson is undoubtedly an artist we need now more than ever.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Francesco Yates Is the Epitome of Artistic Growth
October 14, 2019
Meet the Pharrell-cosigned artist.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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Let's Talk Gavin Haley's 'Long Game' [Q&A]
October 18, 2019
'Long Game' is about not knowing what's going to happen but also not ever being willing to stop.
Author:
Precious Kato