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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
Shallou Takes Us Behind The Scenes at Coachella [TOUR DIARY]

Shallou Takes Us Behind The Scenes at Coachella [TOUR DIARY]
April 17, 2019 Relive Shallou's soothing sounds and feel-good synths at the Sahara Tent.
Author: Kelly Itatani
indie
electronic
coachella
dance
shallou
tour  diary
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"

Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019 "Love me like you do your computer, love."
Author: Alyssa Yung
r&b
rap
hip hop
dave b
CPU LUV
liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 19, 2019 liily is standing at the cusp of an electric guitar - led revolution.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
all eyes on
alternative
punk
rock
liily
i can fool anybody in this town
sold
Ones To Watch Presents: Chris Lane's 'Big, Big Plans Tour' [ANNOUNCEMENT]

Ones To Watch Presents: Chris Lane's 'Big, Big Plans Tour' [ANNOUNCEMENT]
September 3, 2019 The forthcoming tour comes hot off the heels of the titular single, which saw Lane propose to Lauren Bushnell in a heartfelt ode and accompanying music video.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
country
chris lane
big big plans
gabby barrett
blanco brown
ernest
Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]

Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]
January 30, 2020 Rarely does a song title so aptly embody the physical sensation of listening to a track unfurl out before you.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
R&B
velvet
sara king
Benny Bellson Makes a Momentous Introduction with His Debut "Wasteful Games"

Benny Bellson Makes a Momentous Introduction with His Debut "Wasteful Games"
March 1, 2021 The California native Benny Bellson reinterprets influential sounds from artists such as Gorillaz and alt-j for a contemporary audience.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
alternative
rock
bennybellson
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021 "HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
funk
R&B
serena isioma
huh?
Holly Humberstone Navigates the Pitfalls of Catching Feelings For a Friend in "Sleep Tight"

Holly Humberstone Navigates the Pitfalls of Catching Feelings For a Friend in "Sleep Tight"
May 3, 2022 "This song takes me back to that time of what felt like no consequences and impending heartbreak."
Author: Kelly Park
pop
holly humberstone
sleep tight
min.a Creates a Futuristic Atmosphere in "Tape It Back Together"

min.a Creates a Futuristic Atmosphere in "Tape It Back Together"
May 1, 2020 min.a is an artist unafraid to constantly reinvent herself.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
electronic
experimental
min.a
tape it back together
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning

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
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
mxmtoon
dusk

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