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Coast Through A Dreamy Summer with Kevian Kraemer's "Tan Lines"
August 5, 2025
Kevian Kraemer continues to carve his unique niche in the indie pop landscape with the release of “Tan Lines."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)
August 4, 2025
The collab transforms Meg’s anthem into a sparkling celebration of friendship, fame, and rising femme-forward pop.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
We May Have the Hottest Song of the Summer with Ashley Mehta´s “Heat”
August 4, 2025
With her latest release “Heat," we should have all seen the signs that something boiling hot was coming.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Haute & Freddy Are Hosting a Carnival and You’re Invited
August 1, 2025
With feathery production and Chappell Roan-esque vocal flip, "Sophie" sounds like the moment you catch a glimpse of someone who used to mean everything…and then they vanish.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Get To Know Absolutely Before Her Enticing Tour With Reneé Rapp [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
Bolstered by stunning art direction, Absolutely has a voice that leaps off of tracks with ethereal purpose.
Author:
DJ Connor
Indy Finds True Blue Sense of Self in New EP “Fame is A Bedroom” [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
From reflecting on toxic relationships in their many forms, to opening up about sharing her sister with the world from a young age, Indy sheds her skin in this pop-forward evaluation of her 20’s thus far.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Haiden Henderson's World Falls Apart as He Builds a New Sound in 'tension'
August 1, 2025
'tension' is an an erotic push and pull that never quite lets up.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
There Is A Home Inside Madilyn Mei's "Can of Worms" [Q&A]
July 31, 2025
Wanting to dig deeper into this young & promising artist's very unique approach, we popped on the laptop window box to learn more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dylan Gossett’s Westward Is a Life Soundtrack Rooted in Faith and Feeling
July 31, 2025
One week after releasing his debut album, Westward, Dylan Gossett is taking a moment to reflect on what has already become a milestone in his young career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
UMI Explores The Human Experience on Double Single & Album Announcement
July 29, 2025
Rising star, UMI, continues to show her talent as one of the best new young R&B singer-songwriters.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Sky Ferreira Finally Returns With "Leash," Announces 'Masochism' Album For 2025
December 6, 2024
The return of Sky Ferreira definitely wasn't on our 2024 bingo card.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]
February 7, 2019
"Friends" suggests that we may not be as ostracized as we think we are because most of us are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RAYE's "Please Don't Touch" Is a Timeless Pop Outing
December 16, 2019
This is the perfect song to end your year, or better yet, the decade with.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
Author:
Maddy Quach