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Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
Summer Salt's Sun-Soaked 'Honeyweed' EP Is the Perfect Summer Soundtrack
July 15, 2019
Austin-based indie surf-rock group Summer Salt has released their new Honeyweed EP just in time to help us forget about the scorching July heat.
Author:
Jess Myers
Here's an Area 51 Raid Playlist Cause We Wanna See Them Aliens Too
July 15, 2019
Because every great heist needs a great soundtrack.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Don't Turn Your Back on Nova Moura's Acoustic R&B-Flavored "You're Dumb" [PREMIERE]
July 15, 2019
Finding inspiration from The Weeknd and Frank Ocean, "You're Dumb" is a hypnotizing R&B track that digs deep.
Author:
Jess Myers
Deaton Chris Anthony and UMI Link for the Bittersweet "Sonshine"
July 12, 2019
Deaton Chris Anthony is crafting some of the best retro-futuristic R&B out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Tommy Newport's "Movie Screen" Will Have You Dancing With the Devil
July 12, 2019
Newport's music is a funk-fueled party.
Author:
Jess Myers
Cory Wong Proves Guitar Is Still King With "Cosmic Sans" ft. Tom Misch
July 12, 2019
By the end of the three-and-a-half-minute whirlwind, you'll already be writing a check for your new Stratocaster.
Author:
Brady Moses
Isaac Dunbar's 'balloons don't float here' Is an Ominous & Alluring Debut for the Young Artist
July 12, 2019
The way in which Dunbar infuses an at times unnerving element to tracks that have no right being this infectious is not dissimilar to Billie Eilish's own brand of ominous pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Released a New Track And We're Anything But "Sad"
July 12, 2019
The rising indie-pop artist has delivered yet another bop-able song that makes us reflect on our own relationships and fall head first into his intoxicating sound.
Author:
Jess Myers
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author:
Ruby Scott
The Backfires' "Song 55" Is an Electrifying Attack on Capitalism
October 19, 2021
"People give up their passions and loves, move to cities they don't like, and sit at desks that drain their souls."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
WILLOW Continues Her Pop-Punk Reign With “<maybe> it’s my fault"
June 24, 2022
There is nothing quite like hearing WILLOW unravel on her own work.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cuco, Clairo, Hope Tala, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 26, 2019
Cuco's debut album is finally here and there's another "Old Town Road" remix? This week's new music playlist is not to be missed.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dayglow, Charlotte Lawrence, Lauren Sanderson & More | #NowWatching Playlist
September 27, 2019
Following Dayglow's "Nicknames" is a moody number by our pop princess Charlotte Lawrence, a softer side of Lauren Sanderson, and much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Lauren Sanderson - "Hotel Room" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 15, 2019
Lauren Sanderson is living proof that Midwest kids can make it big.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Berel Finds Patience on Soulful "The Blue Line" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 20, 2019
The Los-Angeles based artist continues to trek through the soundscape of electro-soul and R&B, while pulling from sensory timestamps in his life for a sincere cut.
Author:
Janette Ayub
Abhi The Nomad Thinks You and The Planet Are Both "BTFL" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
In the first two singles from his 'Modern Trash' album, Abhi focuses on themes of self love and the deterioration of our planet.
Author:
Precious Kato
Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]
February 13, 2020
"'Getting Wrecked On Election Day' is a song so direct and autobiographical that it truly makes me nervous."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul