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ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"
March 15, 2024
“sex symbol” proves that valentine is not only capable of breaking the rules but thrives when the boundaries are nonexistent.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Holly Humberstone Frees Herself From the Curse of Perfection in 'work in progress'
March 15, 2024
'work in progress' functions as both a gift to the fans and an ode to vulnerability.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Isaac Dunbar Isn’t Willing to Settle For Second Best in “Backseat Girl”
March 4, 2024
Dunbar possesses a rare quality found in stars of the past.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kacy Hill Pens a Love Letter to Music Itself in “You Know I Love You Still”
March 1, 2024
Kacy Hill is in full bloom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Pacifica Reveal the Raw Emotion at the Heart of Their Music in 'Freak Scene: NAK Sessions'
March 1, 2024
Pacifica gives newfound life to their typically raucous brand of pop-rock.
Author:
Giselle Libby
spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"
February 23, 2024
"This is the song to sing along to when your heart feels broken before it was even full.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Grace Cummings Sets Her Sights on the Endless Horizon in "Common Man"
February 21, 2024
“This song is about being a colorful bird and never, ever wanting to be a pigeon."
Author:
Giselle Libby
april june Embraces the Subtle Beauty of the Unknown in “baby’s out of luck again”
February 16, 2024
“baby’s out of luck again” basks in the art of subtlety and softness while still making a strong impression.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lizzy McAlpine Returns With the Heartbreaking "Older," Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album
February 13, 2024
“Older” captures the detailed storytelling that originally propelled Lizzy to success while uncovering a deeper layer of her overall artistry.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Theo Moss Leaves a Lasting Impact With Debut Single "Autopilot"
July 17, 2024
“I wrote 'Autopilot' about someone hurting the person you love and feeling angry and powerless."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Rose Gray, Pop Queen on the Rise, Breaks Down Her Debut Album “Louder, Please” [Q&A]
March 11, 2025
Rose Gray’s debut record, 'Louder, Please,' grows stronger and finds more ears as the summer season approaches.
Author:
Giselle Libby
spiderblush Is Done With Running Away in "i can't go back home"
November 22, 2023
"I’m just running away from everything—people, places, and especially time. But I can’t escape myself, and I can’t stop time.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Zoe Ko's "DIRT" Is Her Love Letter to New York's Grime and Sleaze
March 25, 2024
"When I moved to L.A., I missed all the grit and all the dirt back in NYC. I missed its rawness."
Author:
Giselle Libby
girl in red and Sabrina Carpenter Are 2024's Alt-Pop Dream Team in "You Need Me Now?"
March 25, 2024
“You Need Me Now?” is proof that opposites attract.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Del Water Gap and Holly Humberstone Steal Away What Little Time They Can in “Cigarettes & Wine”
February 2, 2024
“Cigarettes & Wine” has the spirit of an essential indie hit.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Rebecca Black is Taking Pop Music All the Way in New Project 'SALVATION' [Q&A]
February 27, 2025
Singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Rebecca Black is finding salvation.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Alexander 23 Laments the Questions Left Unanswered in “How Much Longer?”
January 29, 2024
“How Much Longer?” invokes the unrelenting ache of early 2000’s indie ballads.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Jelani Aryeh Finds Familiar Comfort in the Chaos of 'The Sweater Club'
June 18, 2024
Aryeh describes this record as a “two year adventure and labor of love”—and it shows.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Maude Latour Dances Through the Unknown Chaos of "Probabilities"
July 25, 2022
Probabilities” is a beautiful snapshot of real life.
Author:
Giselle Libby