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Mulay Charts Out a Moment of Rebirth in 'IVORY'

Mulay Charts Out a Moment of Rebirth in 'IVORY'
October 5, 2022 "You could be blinded by the sun, but you have to face the light in order to find truth."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
album reviews
ivory
mulay
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]

Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022 "Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
indie
interview
R&B
indie rock
d4vd
romantic homicide
Sofía Valdés and Pink Sweat$ Deliver ann Empowering Slowburn With "Broken"

Sofía Valdés and Pink Sweat$ Deliver ann Empowering Slowburn With "Broken"
October 3, 2022 Panamanian songstress Valdés is clearly on the come up.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
pink sweat$
pink sweats
broken
sofia valdes
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
ilham Ushers Forth a Wave of Sensual Bliss With Self-Titled EP

ilham Ushers Forth a Wave of Sensual Bliss With Self-Titled EP
October 3, 2022 Def Jam’s newest prodigy is alchemizing love and fear into sonic bliss.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
R&B
album reviews
ilham
corazon
french montana
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]

Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]
September 30, 2022 "This single is about embracing the imperfections, the things that are deemed—societally speaking—unattractive."
Author: Michelle Dalarossa
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
su lee
messy sexy
Forest Claudette Comes Into Himself With the Immaculate ‘The Year of February’

Forest Claudette Comes Into Himself With the Immaculate ‘The Year of February’
September 30, 2022 'The Year of February' is a riveting junction of styles and depth, a happy collision of “essences of who I am.”
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
album reviews
blog
forest claudette
the year of february
Who Is Griff?

Who Is Griff?
September 29, 2022 Earning praise from Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, we sit down with the UK star on the rise.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
lollapalooza
who is
griff
Tom The Mail Man Puts It All on the Line With “•You’re the one I like now!•”

Tom The Mail Man Puts It All on the Line With “•You’re the one I like now!•”
September 29, 2022 “•You’re the one I like now!•” is an infectious, distinctive blend of punk rock, hip-hop, and pop.
Author: Jake Selvey
alternative
rock
tom the mail man
you're the one I like now
9 Questions With Luna Li on 'jams 2' [Q&A]

9 Questions With Luna Li on 'jams 2' [Q&A]
September 28, 2022 "The jams are a celebration of spontaneity in my practice."
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
ambient
jazz
lofi
luna li
jams 2
Mark Ambor Makes For Good "Company"

Mark Ambor Makes For Good "Company"
November 3, 2021 "The idea is simple: life is better with each other."
Author: DJ Connor
new artist discovery
singer songwriter
pop
mark ambor
good company
Snail Mail Delivers Love, Growth, and Freedom on Her Sophomore Album 'Valentine'

Snail Mail Delivers Love, Growth, and Freedom on Her Sophomore Album 'Valentine'
November 5, 2021 <i>Valentine</i> is the perfect reintroduction to one of indie rock's finest songwriting prodigies
Author: Carter Fife
indie
indie rock
snail mail
album reviews
valentine
Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]

Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022 "You're the only one who can ruin your life."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
anna shoemaker
everything is fine
Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]

Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022 "<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
nick ward
brand new you
Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]

Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]
September 13, 2022 How old denim, Jeff Buckley, summer's end, Hanya Yanagihara, and more informed young friend's latest emphmeral project.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
young friend
how did we get here?
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"

All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021 Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
frenship
lauren sanderson
try
à˜HENRY Claims His Throne in 'My Turn to Be King'

à˜HENRY Claims His Throne in 'My Turn to Be King'
April 6, 2022 "We're all kings and queens, we're all royal."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
album reviews
ohenry
my turn to be king
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise

Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
May 23, 2022 "'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
emo
the noise
dear spring
newspeak
Kid Hastings on Heartbreak, TikTok, and Creative Freedom [Q&A]

Kid Hastings on Heartbreak, TikTok, and Creative Freedom [Q&A]
January 25, 2021 We caught up with Kid Hastings to talk about quarantine, exploring identity, and his forthcoming EP.
Author: Rachel Lai
Kid Hastings
Call Me Up
Cameron Hardy's  " I Thought You Were Lonely" Is Only the Beginning

Cameron Hardy's  " I Thought You Were Lonely" Is Only the Beginning
June 1, 2021 "I knew going into this, I didn't want to half-ass anything."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
cameron hardy
i thought you were lonely

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