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CARR's Latest Single Is Aimed at Every "Loser" You've Ever Dated
July 23, 2021
"Loser" tackles the perils of modern dating, the art of indecisiveness, and the disillusion behind today's gut-wrenching expectations.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise
July 23, 2021
On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author:
DJ Connor
Lollapalooza 2021: 15 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
July 22, 2021
Festival season is back! And these are 15 undercard acts you will not want to miss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021
With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
chasu Blossoms as a Solo Artist on the Sublime 'bury my instead'
July 21, 2021
chasu creates deceivingly euphoric music that betrays the lingering anxieties hiding just beneath the surface.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]
July 21, 2021
We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author:
Bryget Chrisfield
Araya Flexes His Limitless Versatility on "Favorite Sin" and "Dancer"
July 20, 2021
Araya is an artist you can turn to if you need to lose yourself in the club one moment only to throw yourself into an experimental pop mosh pit the next.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
heylog Is Quietly Creating Emotive Hyperpop in His Own Corner of the Internet
July 20, 2021
While little is known about the anonymous artist and producer, it's likely that this is only the beginning.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every "You Can't" Into Fuel For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021
"I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author:
Jisselle Fernandez
Caitie Turner's 'Heartbroken and Milking It' Is For the Hopeless Romantic in All of Us
July 19, 2021
"After lots of crying, trying to manifest a better boyfriend, and a whole lot of mental energy later, <i>Heartbroken and Milking It</i> was born!"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]
March 29, 2019
"The song is about birds pecking at you-thoughts that keep you up at night... the arresting feeling that you can't and won't ever fit in."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
LEISURE personifies three fundamental elements: groove, melody, and vibe.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
slenderbodies Advocates for Togetherness & Acceptance in Euphoric "belong"
June 5, 2019
California's indie duo slenderbodies has impeccably translated the gratifying experience of belonging into an eclectic track.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
ROSIE Explores the Nuances of Mental Health in "Sad Sad Sad"
August 16, 2021
"I first had to learn to embrace and accept my pain."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
min.a Creates a Futuristic Atmosphere in "Tape It Back Together"
May 1, 2020
min.a is an artist unafraid to constantly reinvent herself.
Author:
Tyler Borland
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
We caught up with the M-Pop pioneers for a Q&A.
Author:
Sal Moreno
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author:
Ruby Scott
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Cuco, Clairo, Hope Tala, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 26, 2019
Cuco's debut album is finally here and there's another "Old Town Road" remix? This week's new music playlist is not to be missed.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo