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Maude Latour Pens Ode To All-Encompassing Queer Love in Cinematic Single “Miss America”
April 25, 2025
In her new single, “Miss America," pop prophet Maude Latour manages to perfectly capture that range of emotion.
Author:
Giselle Libby
BEL Begins Again in Breezy New Single “Fresh Start”
April 25, 2025
Produced by Jason Vance Harris (Role Model, Juliet Ivy), the breezy anthem of new beginnings comes hand in hand with BEL's new signing announcement to Nettwerk Music Group.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Addison Rae Escapes Into a Dream in “Headphones On”
April 19, 2025
“Headphones On” is a complete sonic and visual feat.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Isabel LaRosa Paints with the Highs and Lows of Life in Stunning Debut Album Raven [Q+A]
April 18, 2025
We chatted with the rising star about the exciting and daunting task of making her first record, working creatively with her brother Thomas, and how personal the Raven symbolism is to her.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Maude Latour Reflects on the Existential Rave of her Dreams, the “Sugar Water” Tour [Q+A]
April 15, 2025
We caught up with this rising popstar just hours before she hit the stage for the last show of the tour to chat about how Sugar Water has evolved from its release, the experience of performing these songs across the country, and what’s next for Maude Latour.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Nokio's "city on fire" Is A Love Letter to Music Itself
April 12, 2025
The self-produced, genre-spanning single is titled “city on fire” and takes listeners on a journey, sonically and spiritually.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby
Tiffany Stringer Conquers Country-Pop in New Cathartic Single “Texas Primadonna”
April 6, 2025
Pop diva on the rise, Tiffany Stringer, knows music heals all wounds and is pulling herself up by her bootstraps in newest single “Texas Primadonna."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ella Vos Imagines a World for the Girls in her New Single “National Anthem”
March 28, 2025
The LA native’s extensive discography explores a range of taboo topics, from postpartum depression to divorce, and more.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Meet vera and Her Ethereal, Retrospective “wrong place, wrong timing”
March 28, 2025
“wrong place, wrong timing” is a bittersweet reflection on love and loss, with a gorgeous soundscape to set the scene
Author:
Giselle Libby
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021
"Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Searows Gives Us a Front-Row Seat to His Self-Discovery in "Funny"
October 18, 2023
Displaying vulnerability is never easy, but it’s what makes “Funny” an emotional triumph.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Gracie Abrams' "Difficult" Is a Candid Illustration of Her Poignant Songwriting
October 10, 2022
For Gracie, songwriting functions as a diary for working through tough feelings in order to live with them.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ha Vay Explores the Multifaceted Reality of Womanhood in 'Baby I'm The Wolf'
June 21, 2024
Ha Vay conjures the feminine spirit in a way that’s reminiscent of ethereal legends such as Kate Bush, Hope Sandoval, and Florence Welch.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
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
Lydia Night Breaks the Popstar Fourth Wall in Solo Debut “Parody of Pleasure” [Q&A]
August 9, 2025
We broke down the album with Lydia, chatting about organically embarking on her solo career, the playfulness of pop music, and how context really is everything.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Oston Pens Her Coming-of-Age Story on 'Am I Talking Too Much? [Q&A]
August 6, 2021
OSTON is no longer sitting at the kids' table.
Author:
Giselle Libby
sundial Stops and Smells the Roses in "scenic route"
December 4, 2023
“scenic route” is a song about always trying your best and being okay with not always being the best.
Author:
Giselle Libby