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Maggie Lindemann Is a Future Pop-Punk Icon and "She Knows It"
November 1, 2021
Lindemann is emerging as one of pop-punk's most subversive forces.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Carlie Hanson Shaves Off Any and All Labels on the Deb Never-Assisted "Snot"
October 29, 2021
"I'm showing everyone that I can look however I want - no labels."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KiNG MALA Says Fuck Fuck Boys on "Golden Retriever Boy"
October 29, 2021
"It's about betrayal and watching someone fall from the pedestal you put them on. It's also about fuck boys... fuck fuck boys."
Author:
Joe Beer
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021
Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Amelia Moore's "Sweet & Sour" Is Your Spooky Girl Fall Anthem
October 29, 2021
Hello, world. Meet the one and only Amelia Moore.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NOà‹P Enlists Emily Roberts For "Kids," an Infectious Call to Arms
October 29, 2021
Originally written after Trump's departure from the Paris Agreement, "Kids" tackles the weight of climate change.
Author:
Blake Small
Avry's "Petals" Is a Charming Ode to Unrequited Love
October 29, 2021
"I wrote the song after realizing I was much more in love with someone than they were in love with me."
Author:
Blake Small
The F16s Ask the Burning Question: 'Is It Time to Eat the Rich Yet?' [Q&A]
October 28, 2021
"We're just making what we think works for us. Everyone drapes their rhetoric in the throw of their choice."
Author:
Ruby Scott
BENEE Opens Up About Her Mental Health on "Doesn't Matter"
October 27, 2021
A dizzying cocktail of highs and lows builds the emotional undercurrent of BENEE's latest striking single.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Adam Melchor's "Last Time" Is an Ode to Unspoken Goodbyes
January 8, 2021
In "Last Time," Adam Melchor tackles the fickle nature of humans, crafting a beautiful and incredibly vulnerable song.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
rum.gold's "Fix Me" Showcases His Distinctly Beautiful Voice
June 19, 2020
rum.gold's distinctly beautiful voice has the stopping power of a shotgun.
Author:
Malc.
Sam MacPherson Pours His Heart Into His Debut EP 'Songs for Sam'
October 18, 2021
"Sometimes you write music because you want to and sometimes you write music because you have to."
Author:
Joey Legittino
If "You Don't Know" Loyle Carner Yet, Now Is the Time to Get Familiar
January 17, 2019
Existing between an old school hip-hop flow and spoken word poetry, every time Carner hits the track feels like a remarkably impactful moment.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
X Lovers' "Sweatshirt" Is a Sweet, Somber Song to Curl Up in
November 6, 2019
X Lovers embraces their pain in a moment of candid, heartfelt reflection.
Author:
Precious Kato
Chloe Lilac Claps Back at Sexual Objectification in "Here's Your Song"
January 21, 2020
Lilac's first single of 2020 is triumphant.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
renforshort Returns With "moshpit," a Delicate Banger
January 31, 2022
"It's about an annoying relationship where you're treated like garbage and just keep trying to get out."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
Omar Apollo, Dominic Fike, and Kenny Beats Tackle Unrequited Love in "Hit Me Up"
November 5, 2019
The collaboration of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo