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Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz

Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos

GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Author:
Giselle Libby

Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Author:
Carter Fife

Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Author:
Carter Fife

salem ilese Pens an Ode to "Ben & Jerry," the Only Guys Who'll Never Do You Wrong
August 20, 2021
There are only two men I trust in this world and they made half baked ice cream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown

The Faim Shows Us How to Live as "Humans" Ahead of Debut Album
July 29, 2019
With "Humans" and the announcement of their long-awaited debut album, The Faim is setting the stage for a 2019 of epic proportions.
Author:
Jimmy Smith

Beauty School Dropout's ‘We Made Plans & God Laughed’ Is a Culmination of a Lifelong Love For Rock
August 18, 2022
“We Made Plans & God Laughed is an ode to our hardships that we’ve faced as a band."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife

Meet Fousheé, the Voice Behind "Deep End" Coming For Her Flowers
November 19, 2020
Many dream of stardom. But for Fousheé, her voice reached fame without her even knowing.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Chelou Is a Psychedelic Alt-Indie Enigma
August 8, 2019
A more acoustic cousin of Alt-J and Tame Impala, alt-indie enigma Chelou is taking the planet by psychedelic storm.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"
January 18, 2019
"We were inspired by the guitars on Sade's 'No Ordinary Love' all the way over to the drum beat on Drake's 'Just Hold On, We're Going Home.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of 'love is not dying' [Q&A]
April 17, 2020
"It's like looking into the sky and watching a life-ending meteor rush towards you."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

beabadoobee Weaves a Tale of Cosmic Adoration in "She Plays Bass"
August 22, 2019
beabadoobee is poised to emerge as a definitive artist of her generation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Aaron Taos Explores His Self-Identity in Dreamy 'Birthday Boy' Album
March 6, 2019
New Yorker Aaron Taos is doing a lot more than just partying to celebrate his birthday.
Author:
Alyssa Yung