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COTIS Is Unfiltered and Unrestrained in Sophomore EP 'Patience'
July 23, 2019
Listening to 'Patience' is akin to tapping into COTIS' private thoughts or ripping pages from his journal.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Overshadows Its Dull Film Accompaniment
July 23, 2019
Beyoncé's creative vision makes the Disney remake feel like an afterthought.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LAUNDRY DAY Is a Gen Z Force to Be Reckoned With
July 18, 2019
Drawing inspiration from Tyler, the Creator and BROCKHAMPTON, Laundry Day wants to be the next best boy band in the world.
Author:
Jess Myers
Easy Life Crash-Landed On "Earth" And Want to Get Out ASAP
July 16, 2019
When it comes to implementing space themes in their music, English band Easy Life doesn't hold back.
Author:
Jess Myers
Get Your "Summertime Shine" On With MIKNNA's Effortless Beachside R&B [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
We wanted to create a song that made you feel like you are always on vacation."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Sachi Admires Internal Beauty Over Superficial Facades on "Rich Girls"
July 10, 2019
Sachi's blend of pop, R&B and alternative is a charming combination that is structured around the complexity of the human spirit.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Author:
Jess Myers
Mahalia's "Simmer" Is The Theme Song to Your Hot Girl Summer
July 9, 2019
Effortlessly infectious, diaphanous, and iridescent, Mahalia's new single has every one of us dancing our way to the beach with its cool summer vibes.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Dominic Fike's "Phone Numbers" Is Your Soundtrack to Overcast Summer Days
July 8, 2019
If you're wondering why you didn't already have "Phone Numbers" playing on repeat, it's because the distinctive hip-hop and pop amalgamation nonchalantly dropped on the 4th of July.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Easy Life - "Pockets" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
July 5, 2019
Easy Life is music's answer to rainy days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
From Bluegrass to Hip-hop: Faye Webster's Sound Spans Atlanta's Musical History
July 2, 2019
If you like artists who play by their own rules, keep your eyes on Faye Webster.
Author:
Brady Moses
Chase Atlantic's 'PHASES' Is an Astronomical Journey Worth Taking
June 28, 2019
"Chase Atlantic is now dwelling within a realm of its own; it's both scarily isolating and blissfully euphoric at the same time. Welcome to a whole new era."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Shordie Shordie on "Bitchuary" and Getting 03 Greedo's Stamp of Approval | Quick 6
June 27, 2019
This is a thing or six you did not know about the viral artist.
Author:
Green Lee
Aries Takes Us to "AMY'S GRAVE" in a Surreal and Haunting New Video
June 25, 2019
Do not sleep on Aries.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chase Atlantic Explores Their Horoscopes and 'PHASES' Album in New Video
June 24, 2019
In the midst of their 'Phases' Tour, Mitchel Cave, Christian Anthony, and Clinton Cave tell each other's horoscopes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 18, 2019
Fueled by rage, colors and cartoons, the 21-year-old DMV rapper is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
Author:
Brady Moses
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Author:
Jess Myers
Chase Atlantic Pens an Intergalactic Love Story in "LOVE IS (NOT) EASY" Video
June 13, 2019
The video arrives the day before the Australian trio's highly-anticipated Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented 'PHASES' tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The 15 Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
June 12, 2019
Don't sleep on Aries, Stella Donnelly, and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
GoldLink Digs Deep in Experimental Album with Power Collaborators, 'Diaspora'
June 12, 2019
+ Catch Goldlink on tour with Tyler, The Creator this fall.
Author:
Jess Myers
Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
"'Who We Be' is my most liberating song. It's me telling myself to embrace who I AM."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Sampa the Great's "Final Form" Is a Middle Finger to Oppression
June 7, 2019
Sampa the Great is next in line for the throne bearing the most unapologetically political artist.
Author:
Brady Moses
Chase Atlantic's "LOVE IS (NOT) EASY" Is What Love Sounds Like in 2019
June 7, 2019
The last couple of months have seen the band announce a Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour, announce their sophomore album PHASES, and release a series of singles each more infectious than the last.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dominic Fike Delivers His Most Heartfelt Work to Date in "Aćaà Bowl" and "Rollerblades"
June 7, 2019
Fike is a musical chimera.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It
April 15, 2020
Dredd has Gen Z under his spell.
Author:
Emily Bird
SAINt JHN's "Roses (Imanbek Remix)" Gets an Exhilarating Visual Treatment
March 6, 2020
SAINt JHN is a stylistic chameleon in the world of hip-hop.
Author:
Emily Bird
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet AntsLive, the North London Horse-Riding Rapper Trending Worldwide
January 31, 2023
Is there anything better than a gold-toothed Brit majestically riding a horse through the Italian Alps?
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
wolfacejoeyy Is Subverting Expectations With Each New Release
September 16, 2021
wolfacejoeyy refuses to be pigeonholed into a single sound or idea.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
Author:
Precious Kato
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]
November 30, 2023
"I wasn’t born with musical talent or anything. I wasn’t born with perfect pitch. Everything is super learned."
Author:
Gregory Castel
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Author:
Jess Myers
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet Bb trickz, the Most Exciting Person in Hip-Hop Right Now
November 3, 2023
Bb trickz is a young artist hungry to take over the world.
Author:
Carter Fife
GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 29, 2019
"After the initial vibe got going, I just went forward with it. I felt good that day, and everybody in the room felt good. Positivity."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
New Zealand's Will Swinton Exceeds Expectations on His Sophomore Single "Cocaine"
August 31, 2021
Swinton's music is in no way confined to the New Zealand city in which he makes it.
Author:
Tyler Borland