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Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
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.
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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."
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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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."
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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.
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blackwave. Is Crafting a Timeless Aroma With "Perfume" and Forthcoming EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022
blackwave. is made for easygoing summer days spent watching the sunset.
Mark Evich Drizzles Soul Over Sizzling New Single, "Stuck"
January 17, 2019
"It was inspired by Robert Glasper's rendition of 'Letter to Hermione' by David Bowie."
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Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019
Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Col3trane, DJDS, and RAYE Bear "The Fruits" of Their Labor in R&B Stunner
February 21, 2019
"The Fruits" sees Col3trane and Raye trading verses of burning R&B precision atop bass-heavy production courtesy of DJDS.
Valentina's 'Unmanageable' Is Pure, Soulful Catharsis
May 1, 2019
'Unmanageable' cements Valentina as a soulful voice in the realm of pop, but on a larger scale, it arrives as a rallying cry for anyone who has ever been told they were not good enough.
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Puma Blue Balances the Light and the Dark on Latest Album 'in Praise of Shadows' [Q&A]
February 5, 2021
We talked with Puma Blue about his new album 'In Praise of Shadows,' its inspirations, having a specific artistic vision, and much more.
Seiji Oda's Singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" Showcase Bay Area Past and Future
February 5, 2021
Rapper, singer, and producer Seiji Oda returns with two new singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins."
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Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019
+ Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
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Dad's Safehaven Is "Smash Bros" [Premiere]
December 3, 2019
Your new favorite 2-D e-girl delivers an impassioned ode to one of the best Switch games.
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Quinn Lewis - "Only Everything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 25, 2019
In Quinn Lewis' music, you will find a rare transformative gift.