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carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Boy Willows Finds Spiritual and Physical Healing on 'BANGS' [Q&A]
September 18, 2021
"Landon from a year ago would give anything to talk to Landon right now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Park Hye Jin Creates a World All Her Own on 'Before I Die'
September 13, 2021
In her debut project, Park regularly challenges preconceived notions of what dance music is and ought to be.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'
September 13, 2021
In her debut EP, the viral star grapples with the cost of fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jazz Cartier Blossoms Anew on the Explosive 'The Fleur Print'
September 13, 2021
Cartier pulls no punches on <i>The Fleur Print</i>, returning with a seasoned combination of styles old and new.
Author:
Carter Fife
Deb Never Explores the Human Condition on 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'
September 10, 2021
<i>Where Have All the Flowers Gone?</i> is one of the most human projects of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Band Camino Aim For Anthemic and Emotional Highs on Debut Album [Q&A]
September 10, 2021
On their long-awaited debut album, The Band Camino doubles down on what they do best.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Saint Bodhi Stays True to Herself on the Fearless 'Antisocial'
September 10, 2021
<i>Antisocial</i> feels like a reckless measurement of societal bullshit, a purge of nonsense for genuine feelings.
Author:
DJ Connor
Priya Ragu Is Taking Her Destiny Into Her Own Hands [Q&A]
September 8, 2021
"It feels like I was meant to do this, it was always within me."
Author:
DJ Connor
Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise
July 23, 2021
On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author:
DJ Connor
glaive Does a Victory Lap With 'old dog, new tricks'
January 27, 2022
Breakout hyperpop star glaive has shaped the genre in his image.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Casper Sage Finds the Silver Lining Time and Time Again in 'Synthesis+'
August 28, 2023
"I would say this EP is the rainbow after the storm, the first day of spring after the winter."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'
June 14, 2021
<i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jane Remover Embarks on a Noise Rocky Odyssey in 'Census Designated'
October 24, 2023
Jane Remover builds together lush, abrasive soundscapes with all the tension of a blockbuster thriller.
Author:
Abby Kenna
waterbaby Sways Through a Cocktail of Emotions and Sounds in 'Foam'
June 21, 2023
'Foam' leaves us feeling dizzy and entranced by the rising Stockholm star.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Poptropicaslutz! Set The Standard With Debut Album 'Face For The Radio'
October 20, 2023
'Face For The Radio' sees poptropicalslutz! at their most cohesive and daring yet.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
PinkPantheress Invites Flume, Powfu, FKJ, and More to Reimagine 'to hell with it'
January 28, 2022
Never has a remix album felt as necessary as it does here.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited
June 11, 2021
In her euphoric debut album, Slayyyter holds absolutely nothing back.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo