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Worry Club Is Creating a Community That Extends Beyond Their Music

Worry Club Is Creating a Community That Extends Beyond Their Music

July 19, 2021 "I know it helps me a lot just to know there's other people out there just like me going through the same shit."
Author: Joey Legittino
Olivia Dean's "Slowly" Turns Vulnerability Into a Superpower

Olivia Dean's "Slowly" Turns Vulnerability Into a Superpower

July 15, 2021 With grace, brutal honesty, and optimistic resilience, Dean creates lasting lessons of life and love.
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm

Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm

July 12, 2021 Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

June 29, 2021 "The internet has low-key fucked us up."
Author: DJ Connor
emo
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

June 8, 2021 Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
JDM Global's 'SUMMER 21 PACK' Is the Perfect Dose of Indie Rock For the Summer

JDM Global's 'SUMMER 21 PACK' Is the Perfect Dose of Indie Rock For the Summer

June 3, 2021 <i>SUMMER 21 PACK</i> may not even hit the eight-minute mark, but what it does manage to do is leave a lasting impression.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention

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
rap
R&B
2
The Polar Boys are Top Tier Genre Benders

The Polar Boys are Top Tier Genre Benders

March 26, 2021 The dynamic Miami trio Polar Boys is hitting the ground running in 2021.
Author: Joey Legittino
Meet Fousheé, the Voice Behind "Deep End" Coming For Her Flowers

Meet Fousheé, the Voice Behind "Deep End" Coming For Her Flowers

November 19, 2020 Many dream of stardom. But for Fousheé, her voice reached fame without her even knowing.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
R&B
glaive Cements Himself as Hyperpop's Next Star With  "eyesore"

glaive Cements Himself as Hyperpop's Next Star With  "eyesore"

November 15, 2020 The 15-year-old artist is already carving out an impressive discography, having released eight songs in 2020 alone.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly

Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly

October 30, 2020 It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author: Ruby Scott
Patricia Lalor Is the Perfect Addition to Your Quarantine Soundtrack

Patricia Lalor Is the Perfect Addition to Your Quarantine Soundtrack

October 21, 2020 In covering everyone from The Marà­as to Radiohead, the 15-year-old Irish artist perfectly captures the powerful feeling of self-discovery.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
How Brye Made a Sour Situation Extra Sweet

How Brye Made a Sour Situation Extra Sweet

October 14, 2020 Brye is the latest artist whose homemade musings are blowing up thanks to Tik Tok.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music

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
pop
Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"

Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"

August 4, 2020 Verdes is the latest artist to turn a chance moment on TikTok into a catalyst for viral success.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
R&B
spill tab Is the Gen Z Duo Looking to Leave a Dreamy Mark on Pop

spill tab Is the Gen Z Duo Looking to Leave a Dreamy Mark on Pop

July 22, 2020 spill tab is leading the march towards a new form of pop where quality precedes classification.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark

Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark

July 15, 2020 After laying low for a few years, Simpson is claiming her place as a rising star.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
rap
박혜진  Park Hye Jin Is Ushering in a New Hypnotic Wave of K-House

박혜진  Park Hye Jin Is Ushering in a New Hypnotic Wave of K-House

May 27, 2020 Led by artists like Peggy Gou and Yaeji, K-house newcomer 박혜진 Park Hye Jin speaks to the genre's limitless potential.
Author: Maddy Quach
yeule Toes the Line Between Realism and Escapism

yeule Toes the Line Between Realism and Escapism

May 20, 2020 yeule's music seamlessly drifts between the tangible world and cyberspace.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

May 14, 2020 Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
R&B
Holly Humberstone Is in Full Bloom

Holly Humberstone Is in Full Bloom

May 12, 2020 If you are looking for a new artist to listen to through this strange time, look no further than the transcendent musings of Humberstone.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
Mishaal Establishes Himself as an Enviable Gen Z Voice in the Powfu-Assisted  "Friends"

Mishaal Establishes Himself as an Enviable Gen Z Voice in the Powfu-Assisted  "Friends"

May 12, 2020 With just his first major label release, Mishaal is already pushing limits and establishing himself as an act you need to keep your eyes on.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

May 11, 2020 snny's music captures a universal sentiment, one of trying to find your voice and place in a newfound home.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

May 11, 2020 Dunne's latest is a wonderfully-scored coming-of-age story.
Author: Jessica Thomas
Pop
Ordinary Child Pushes Pop Boundaries With Introspective and Emotive Songwriting

Ordinary Child Pushes Pop Boundaries With Introspective and Emotive Songwriting

May 6, 2020 Ordinary Child reinvents his past ideas to make "Someday" his strongest single to date.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
R&B