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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
CHAMPS'  "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]

CHAMPS'  "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]
January 30, 2020 CHAMPS delivers an A24 Films - worthy music video.
Author: Mike Olinger
indie
indie pop
champs
katrina
Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game

Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game
March 29, 2022 The alternative K-rap outfit thrives on the idea of creating something new, fun, and chaotic.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
k-pop
1300
rocksta
foreign language
k-rap
Ariana Grande: From Cat Valentine to a Generation-Defining Pop Princess [WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]

Ariana Grande: From Cat Valentine to a Generation-Defining Pop Princess [WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]
May 1, 2019 Even Barack Obama is an Ariana Grande stan.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
where are they now
ariana grande
thank u next
sweetener
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age

Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021 Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
ruel
growing up is ____
growing up is
Jacob Banks Releases the Soul-Stirring "By Design [Evel Knievel]," Announces 'Lies About the War'

Jacob Banks Releases the Soul-Stirring "By Design [Evel Knievel]," Announces 'Lies About the War'
June 10, 2022 "'By Design [Evel Knievel]’ is about the novelty of youth."
Author: Dillon Stave
soul
R&B
jacob banks
by design
lies about the war
Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]

Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 21, 2019 Ones To Watch chatted with Christian French about crushes, his recent tour with Quinn XCII, and of course, "head first."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
head first
christian french
Lonr. and H.E.R. "Make the Most" of a Dreamlike Collaboration

Lonr. and H.E.R. "Make the Most" of a Dreamlike Collaboration
April 3, 2020 "Make the Most" is as sincere an R&B offering as they come.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
R&B
her
lonr
lonr.
h.e.r.
make the most
land of nothing real
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Uncovers a Long-Forgotten "Choke" Video

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Uncovers a Long-Forgotten "Choke" Video
January 11, 2019 While we are left trying to piece together the perplexing, out-of-time music video, we certainly cannot deny iDKHOW's charm and infectious nature.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
i dont know how but they found me
idkhow
idkhbtfm
choke
keshi's 'skeletons' Is the Soundtrack to Your Fleeting Summer

keshi's 'skeletons' Is the Soundtrack to Your Fleeting Summer
July 17, 2019 keshi has scored the perfect millennial summer - capturing a wistful and fleeting moment of beauty.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
lo fi
summer
anti pop
album reviews
keshi
skeletons
lo fi hip hop
Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk

Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk
March 23, 2020 Lous and The Yakuza transcends the sleekness of velvet, silk, and satin, materializing a sonic plushness that is hard to resist.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
soul
pop
lous and the yakuza
solo

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