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Giveon's 'When It's All Said And Done... Take Time' Demands Your Full Attention
March 22, 2021
The new deluxe album is a smoldering marriage of Giveon's buttery baritone and penchant for romantic lyricism.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink
February 19, 2021
Like crying alone in the Target parking lot, there is a unique universality to Alexander 23's touching moments of personal reflection.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood
January 11, 2021
In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape
December 21, 2020
With his latest outing, Tres has brought to life a unique blend of house and hip-hop, with a touch of soul cherried on top.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Mia Gladstone's Vibrant 'CYCLE/S' EP Serves Both Ear Candy and Food For Thought
December 7, 2020
When we think of something cyclical, monotony might come to mind; however, Mia Gladstone's CYCLE/S is anything but.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter
November 24, 2020
Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby'
October 27, 2020
In his highly-anticipated Interscope debut, JAWNY frames the entire affair as an apologetic mixtape, taking us through the highs and low of a breakup.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kenya Grace's Debut EP 'The After Taste' Leaves a Colorful, Euphoric Impression
March 27, 2024
'The After Taste' gives you permission to embrace your sadness, rage, and freedom.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Flyana Boss' 'This Ain't The Album' Is For the Girls and Baddies
March 30, 2024
'This Ain't The Album' is one loud exclamation of Black girl joy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Amira Elfeky Conjures a Quiet Storm in Debut EP 'Skin To Skin'
April 1, 2024
"'Skin to Skin' is a manifestation of my most cherished dreams and desires."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pigeons and Planes Expand Their Sonic Playground With the Kaleidoscopic 'See You Next Year 2'
April 5, 2024
'See You Next Year 2' captures the transcendent magic of a life-changing studio session.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Benson Boone Has All the Makings of a Household Name in 'Fireworks & Rollerblades'
April 8, 2024
Boone blends styles and eras like a seasoned artist—not a 21-year-old viral heartthrob still cutting his teeth in the industry.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Lizzy McAlpine’s 'Older' Is to Be Handled With Care
April 8, 2024
'Older' deals with love in all of its forms—falling in love, falling out of love, the conflict of the former, and the guilt of the latter.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Wisp's 'Pandora' Is a Vulnerable, Lush, and Necessary Addition to Shoegaze
April 9, 2024
"I wanted the EP to showcase the complexity of what we all hope to find, even if it's finding ourselves first."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
girl in red Marks a New Pop Star-Ready Era With 'I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!'
April 15, 2024
'I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!' feels like a project built around the sentiments of passion and exploration.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Baby Rose Sets Out on a Winding Journey in the Hypnotic 'Slow Burn'
April 17, 2024
"'Slow Burn' is our eclectic chemistry and the captured essence of our world’s colliding."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene