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anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve

anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve
April 28, 2022 anees is the very embodiment of sonic sunshine.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
new artist discovery
pop
hip hop
anees
sun and moon
Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]

Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]
April 28, 2022 Listening to Kokoroko makes you feel held and cared for, revitalized yet at full ease.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
jazz
kokoroko
Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'

Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'
April 27, 2022 "I want it to sound like a breath of fresh air, like a realization of some sort."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
beabadoobee
beatopia
see you soon
Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'

Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'
April 27, 2022 "If I am myself again, it is because of this song."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
pop
peter mcpoland
news at 9
PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True

PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True
April 27, 2022 The long-awaited viral TikTok tease is finally here.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
electronic
dance
pinkpantheress
willow
drum and bass
where you are
Thavoron Comes of Age in "18"

Thavoron Comes of Age in "18"
April 27, 2022 Thavoron writes the words every tired heart has longed to speak.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
singer songwriter
indie
18
thavoron
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]

Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022 "Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
haru nemuri
shunka ryougen
jpop
Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'

Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'
April 22, 2022 The artist's haunting vision for pop never fails to hit its target.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
benee
sub urban
uh oh
hive
Meet Yard Act, the Blueprint  For the New Wave of Post-Punk

Meet Yard Act, the Blueprint  For the New Wave of Post-Punk
April 21, 2022 Biting commentary on greed, privilege, and existentialism builds the exoskeleton of this wildly exciting UK act.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
new artist discovery
alternative
post punk
yard act
the overload
redveil Comes For His Crown in the Impeccable 'learn 2 swim'

redveil Comes For His Crown in the Impeccable 'learn 2 swim'
April 21, 2022 Independent. Self-Produced. Self-Released. redveil is up next.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
rap
hip hop
album reviews
redveil
learn 2 swim
Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]

Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019 "'Who We Be' is my most liberating song. It's me telling myself to embrace who I AM."
Author: Chuck Ramos
rap
hip hop
swavay
who we be
metro boomin
Rising Stars Belmont Detail Genre-Bending LP 'Aftermath' + Countrycore Single  "Country Girl"  [Q&A]

Rising Stars Belmont Detail Genre-Bending LP 'Aftermath' + Countrycore Single  "Country Girl"  [Q&A]
March 28, 2022 Belmont are proving they are much more than meets the eye.
Author: Moe Horta
The Noise
Belmont
Aftermath
Pure Noise Records
Country Girl
With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]

With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]
September 12, 2022 "It’s the album of the year."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
rap
hip hop
album reviews
van buren records
Ylona Garcia Is "Vibin" in New Summertime Slowburn

Ylona Garcia Is "Vibin" in New Summertime Slowburn
May 27, 2022 Garcia is a grandmaster of pop.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
ylona garcia
vibin
5 of the Best Sets We Saw at Portola Music Festival

5 of the Best Sets We Saw at Portola Music Festival
October 3, 2022 Featuring house, EDM, drum 'n' bass, hip-hop, indie rock, and experimental ambient music, Portola Music Festival was certainly not lacking when it came to standout sets.
Author: Carter Fife
charli xcx
shygirl
pinkpantheress
dj_dave
oneohtrix point never
portola
portola music festival
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]

Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019 "This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author: Miranda Hyman
Pop
Interview
Maude Latour
Ride My Bike
Meet Muroki, a Soulful Singer With a Big Year Ahead

Meet Muroki, a Soulful Singer With a Big Year Ahead
March 1, 2021 With just 3 tracks to his name, young singer-songwriter Muroki, has rocketed through the New Zealand indie scene.
soul
funk
jazz
BENEE
Muroki
Elton John
Light Me Up
Leah Kate Encourages You to Ditch Those Unwanted Exes with Her New Single "Boyfriend" [Q&A]

Leah Kate Encourages You to Ditch Those Unwanted Exes with Her New Single "Boyfriend" [Q&A]
March 15, 2021 They say the best revenge is to show them how much better your life is after they've left. Leah Kate's energetic new single "Boyfriend" is a prime example of that message.
Author: Chloe Robinson
Pop
Leah Kate
Boyfriend
Iglooghost Adds to His Fantastically Haunting World With "Amu"

Iglooghost Adds to His Fantastically Haunting World With "Amu"
April 21, 2020 Iglooghost blends reality and fiction, creating entire worlds of his own making.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
new artist discovery
electronic
dance
iglooghost
amu
Molly Kate Kestner Is Resilient through Loss & Disappointment with Uplifting "My Way Up"

Molly Kate Kestner Is Resilient through Loss & Disappointment with Uplifting "My Way Up"
June 3, 2019 "I think once you stop trying to walk in other people's paths and you find your OWN, that's when the direction becomes clear."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
R&B
singer-songwriter
my way up
Molly Kate kestner

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