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Sister Ray's 'Communion' Is a Love Letter to Nuance
June 6, 2022
"Some of the smallest moments for me are some of the most universal."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
KayCyy's Creative Risks Pay Off in 'Get Used To It'
June 6, 2022
It’s only a matter of time until KayCyy enters hip-hop’s upper echelon.
Author:
Carter Fife
almost monday Searches for Silver Linings in ‘sun keeps on shining’
June 6, 2022
"sun keeps on shining" feels like an iridescent rainbow breaking through storm clouds.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Sub Urban's 'HIVE' Is a Dynamic Carnival Ride Rife With Twists and Turns
June 5, 2022
HIVE is a disorienting journey through the crevices of Sub Urban's psyche.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Deaton Chris Anthony and BENEE Team Up For the Nostalgia-Inducing "Goodbuy My Old Life"
June 3, 2022
Deaton is on a mission to make bowling stylish again (and he sounds pretty good doing it).
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
June 3, 2022
Last week marks an especially great week for music videos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Who Is Tai Verdes?
June 2, 2022
Meet the viral breakout star who shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Moise's 'We Survived The Storm' Is Your Light at the End of the Tunnel
June 1, 2022
"You’re here right now, you’ve gone through a lot in this world in the last two or three years, enjoy the moment."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Cybertrash Reinvents Himself With Two New Genre-Blurring Singles
June 1, 2022
Cybertrash is moving the hyperpop genre forward with refreshing originality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"
June 1, 2022
Meet Red Leather, the artist bridging the pain of Americana with the decaying glamor of Hollywood.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tierra Whack Flexes Her Range in "Wasteland"
March 12, 2019
We may only be a few months in, but Tierra Whack is already an early contender for 2019's most memorable hip-hop drop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"On the surface he is a walking statement of obsessive self-consumption, but as the song moves into its finale, he begins to show a deeper sadness to his character, a vulnerability."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Documents Life's Vices & Virtues in Debut, 'Fragments'
May 6, 2019
Inspired by the laidback reverbs of Bon Iver and James Blake, Drinker pens the most reflective of lyrics in their chilling tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]
August 8, 2019
After a decade of silence, Aly & AJ released the suitably titled 'Ten Years' EP, delighting fans with their indestructible bond as sisters and updated synth pop sound.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Tamir Cures our Summer Blues with Ultra Sultry "MIA"
August 9, 2019
"MIA" sounds like velvet feels.
Author:
Anna Vasquez
Lomboy Meets Her Match in "Like Me" Visual [PREMIERE]
September 18, 2019
If you're looking for something super unique to vibe out to this week, look no further.
Author:
Precious Kato
Sub Urban, Yaeji, Deb Never, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
March 13, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
How To Build a Birdhouse With Inner Wave
May 12, 2020
Los Angeles' own Inner Wave is the latest act to help us make the most of our time whilst in quarantine.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ally Nicholas Tackles Heartbreak with "Feels Like Dying"
October 20, 2020
In her debut single, "Feels Like Dying," Ally Nicholas has crafted a hauntingly beautiful ode to heartbreak.
Author:
Rachael Jansky