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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
Juno Is, From Drumming in Bands to Embracing Full Creative Control [Q&A]

Juno Is, From Drumming in Bands to Embracing Full Creative Control [Q&A]
September 13, 2021 Juno Is serves dreamy, mysterious, lush, and multilayered psych-pop.
Author: Bryget Chrisfield
indie
interview
psychedelic
indie pop
juno is
new zealand
Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM"  [PREMIERE]

Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM"  [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019 Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
Author: Chuck Ramos
soul
rap
hip hop
R&B
jay wile
When It Comes to the Pop Magic of Valentina, We Love "P.D.A"

When It Comes to the Pop Magic of Valentina, We Love "P.D.A"
January 30, 2019 "This song is the best way for me to describe the euphoric feeling of falling for someone that you've known for a very long time."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
singer songwriter
pop
valentina
pda
p.d.a
Tierra Whack  Flexes Her Range in "Wasteland"

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
rap
hip hop
R&B
tierra whack
whackhistorymonth
wasteland
Watch Blinged-Out Smino Deal Jewelry In New "KLINK" Music Video

Watch Blinged-Out Smino Deal Jewelry In New "KLINK" Music Video
June 6, 2019 The sparkly bling that surrounds Smino reflects his new attitude of, "just having fun and living off [his] own confidence."
Author: Miranda Hyman
rap
hip hop
smino
klink
Oliver Malcolm Takes the Next Step Forward in His Musical Evolution With 'Act Two' [Q&A]

Oliver Malcolm Takes the Next Step Forward in His Musical Evolution With 'Act Two' [Q&A]
October 7, 2022 "Expect the unexpected."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
oliver malcolm
act two
day x day
Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings

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
soul
R&B
singer-songwriter
something good
James vickery
Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]

Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 Lxandra is reaching for the stars, and already has the moon in her grasp.  
Author: Miranda Hyman
singer-songwriter
Pop
Interview
Lxandra
Swimming Pools
Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]

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
pop
interview
church
armors
sanctuary
aly&aj
synthpop
Jess Connelly Has Us Completely "Hooked"

Jess Connelly Has Us Completely "Hooked"
October 3, 2019 Smooth like a hot salted caramel mocha, Connelly's voice floats over the honey-toned melody.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
r&b
Jess Connelly
Hooked / Good Lover

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