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Jean Dawson's 'Pixel Bath' Is a Masterclass on Staring Down Your Demons
October 26, 2020
<i>Pixel Bath</i> is a self-contained world; reveling in its own sense of triumph at each and every rapturous twist and turn.
Author:
Maddy Quach
keshi's 'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart
October 23, 2020
In <i>always</i>, keshi pairs heartbreaking lows and fleeting highs with an unparalleled ease.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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
Silver Sphere Makes a Shimmering and Stunning Debut With 'all my boyfriends'
September 28, 2020
Silver Sphere makes music to laugh, cry, and dance to.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike 'To Myself'
September 25, 2020
In revisiting her debut album, Baby Rose once again demonstrates her undeniable gift for R&B.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music
September 8, 2020
With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album
August 25, 2020
<i>SuperGood</i> revels in the joys and nuances of life, rejecting the gravitas of current events without straying into frivolity.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act
August 7, 2020
In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author:
Ruby Scott
LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'
July 20, 2020
Each and every track from LoveLeo's debut EP is a testament to his unique ability to exist and create outside his comfort zone.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'
July 17, 2020
Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author:
Ruby Scott
'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
Joesef's Debut Album ‘Permanent Damage’ Is an Exercise in Hurt and Healing
January 17, 2023
'Permanent Damage' is a valiant debut effort by an artist unafraid to let his heart bleed.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ralphie Choo's 'Supernova' Is an Explosion of Uninhibited Inspiration
September 15, 2023
'SUPERNOVA' doesn’t sound like anything else out right now
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
lewloh Opens Up on the Striking 'michigan/missinghim' [Q&A]
August 27, 2021
lewloh's <i>michigan/missinghim</i> is a 13-track tour de force rife with emotion and sonic exploration.
Author:
DJ Connor
Daisy Jones & The Six's 'AURORA' Gives Life to a Fictional '70s Rock Band
March 6, 2023
'AURORA' escapes the pitfalls of many a TV soundtrack before it.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Unflirt Takes Us Through a Period of Transformation in 'April's Nectar'
December 14, 2023
From the soaring highs to the crushing lows, every moment is brought to life with a depth and richness.
Author:
Laura Reyes
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home
August 6, 2021
</>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.
Author:
DJ Connor
thuy Gives Us A Lot More to Love With ‘I hope you see this (deluxe)'
May 31, 2022
The Vietnamese-American revisits her debut EP with five new velvety smooth tracks.
Author:
DJ Connor
yungatita Kicks Off the Year With a Healthy Dose of Slacker Pop in 'Shoelace & A Knot'
January 10, 2024
The debut album from yungatita serves as an impressive introduction to the the East LA band.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon