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Hugo Ronen Makes a Name For Himself in Debut EP 'The Sol Demos'
April 20, 2021
The <i>Sol Demos</i> is the perfect introduction to what makes the newcomer so magnetic.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Treasure Emerges as a Genre Floating Butterfly in 'Plebeian (Demo)'
April 16, 2021
<i>Plebeian</i> emits an aura of escapism with moments of serenity interwoven throughout
Author:
Joe Beer
Kenny Mason Is Aiming to Become the Biggest Artist in the World [Q&A]
April 16, 2021
"I'm going to be me and like what I like regardless of who is and isn't surprised, it's not going to change my life."
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
sky Explores the Intricacies of Grief in Debut EP 'good grief'
April 15, 2021
With <i>good grief</i>, sky transforms the grieving process into a standout debut project rife with self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'
March 31, 2021
Over 34 minutes of classic mixes that only an East Coast legend could provide, Kota refuses to hold back.
Author:
Carter Fife
'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
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
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cafuné Have the Perfect 'Love Songs For The End'
October 18, 2023
"As we wrote this EP, we realized that everything is always ending - in the world at large, within each of our lives."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
biig piig Continues to Metamorphosize and Evolve in the Tantalizing 'Bubblegum'
January 20, 2023
'Bubblegum' is a deeply immersive mixtape that bleeds garage and bedroom pop into each other seamlessly.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
347aidan Crafts a Sonic Playground in the brakence-Produced 'I feel like doing candy flips and riding elephants'
September 8, 2023
The three-track project is full of lush, entrancing textures and raw lyricism.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author:
DJ Connor
Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'
May 6, 2022
Wallice examines fame sardonically and satirically, with equal parts romantic anticipation and ironic apprehension.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
JELEEL! Gets 'REAL RAW!' in Explosive Debut Album
May 9, 2023
The larger-than-life rapper delivers exponentially in his long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Jake Selvey
DPR IAN Turns Madness Into Art in ‘Dear Insanity…’ EP
October 9, 2023
DPR IAN cuts no corners on quality, storytelling, nor the intricate art of building a universe.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene