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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
Introducing Ones to Watch Aotearoa
October 8, 2020
There's a wealth of new music talent simmering in Aotearoa. Ones to Watch is here to show it off.
Colby Lafayette Re-lives His Misfit Days on "BUMPIN' 16's"
October 8, 2020
Blending genres like grunge, rock and hip-hop, Colby Lafayette is creating a unique sound of his own.
Author:
Joey Legittino
PHANGS' Humble Vocals Are Magnificent in Stripped "No One Loves You" [PREMIERE]
September 5, 2019
If you're a fan of COIN, LANY, or joan, you're bound to adore the next rising pop act known as PHANGS.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Are Virtual Concerts the Future of Live Music? Omar Apollo Live From Paisley Park
November 3, 2020
Concerts and concert reviews look a lot different in 2020.
Author:
Emily Smith
Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
Author:
DJ Connor
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Juliana Maria Makes a Bold Introduction With the Infectious "loverboy"
October 13, 2021
"Loverboy" embodies a playful flirtation.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Deb Never Gives a Voice to the Outsider on "Crutches"
February 24, 2022
"Crutches" is a reminder that even enigmatic forces like Never are still human.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde