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Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"

Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"

June 17, 2021 Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author: Joe Beer
pop
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

June 16, 2021 From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author: DJ Connor
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Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

June 16, 2021 Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author: Brook Gibson
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

June 16, 2021 Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
mad
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

June 16, 2021 Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

June 15, 2021 In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

June 15, 2021 In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author: Tyler Borland
Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

June 15, 2021 Jean Dawson simply does not miss.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

June 15, 2021 Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author: Chloe Liz
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

June 14, 2021 <i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year

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
pop
IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

June 14, 2021 With three successful singles and a Migos co-sign under his belt, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be IDK's year.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
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Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

June 14, 2021 Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date

Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date

June 11, 2021 Clairo is well on her way to becoming a household name, and "Blouse" is reaffirmation of that trajectory.
Author: Giselle Libby
Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited

Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited

June 11, 2021 In her euphoric debut album, Slayyyter holds absolutely nothing back.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

June 11, 2021 "Wonder" synthesizes Yung Bae's vaporwave-funk sound with Channel Tres' hip-hop bounce.
Author: Carter Fife
Matt FX Takes a  Hypnotic Trip to the Dancefloor With New  Double Release

Matt FX Takes a  Hypnotic Trip to the Dancefloor With New  Double Release

June 11, 2021 "The music is inspired by these little moments of hope, pain, and wonder."
Author: Joe Beer
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!

Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!

June 11, 2021 KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

June 11, 2021 In the wake of the past year we've been subjected to, the importance of records like these, cannot be understated.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

June 10, 2021 Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author: Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

June 10, 2021 "One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Jake Wesley Rogers Releases Heavenly PRIDE Ballad  "Momentary"

Jake Wesley Rogers Releases Heavenly PRIDE Ballad  "Momentary"

June 9, 2021 The heavenly single pays homage to Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, and Oscar Wilde.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop