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keshi Muses on the What Ifs in the Beautifully Haunting "Dream"
August 12, 2024
"Dream is my idea of the perfect song."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Addison Rae's Major Label Debut Goes Down Smoother Than "Diet Pepsi"
August 9, 2024
Rae is shaping up to be one of 2024's pop music it girls.
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Dare Doesn't Care if You're on the List in "You're Invited"
August 7, 2024
The Dare is the name dripping off everyone’s tongue.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
tsubi club's "laced up" Proves Some Things Are Worth the Wait
August 7, 2024
With his first single in three years, tsubi club proves that quality over quantity reigns supreme.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mimi Webb Dances the Pain Away in "Erase You"
August 7, 2024
"Erase You" is a carefree, triumphant breakup anthem.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Victoria Canal Dares Us to Fantasize in “California Sober,” Prepares for International Tour
August 6, 2024
If infectious partial sobriety is a state of mind, Canal provides the musical conduit to its borderlands.
Author:
René Cobar
MARIS Offers Up a Sweet Treat to Cap Off Summer With "Salt Water Taffy"
August 6, 2024
“I wanted ‘Salt Water Taffy’ to feel like summertime as a kid
Author:
Giselle Libby
Nessa Barrett Signals the Start of a New Era With "PASSENGER PRINCESS"
July 30, 2024
"'Passenger Princess' represents the intense honeymoon phase when you first enter in a new relationship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
XG Embrace Their Alien Personas in the Technicolor “SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT”
July 29, 2024
Quirky and avant-garde, effortlessly cool and eccentric, XG is the future of international pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
NIKI Crushes Deep in New Single “Tsunami,” Further Surfaces Forthcoming Album ‘Buzz’
July 29, 2024
“Tsunami” is an unguarded telling of a crush in motion—its realization, coping, and enjoyment.
Author:
René Cobar
Chloe Tang's 'POISONALITY' EP Is the Antidote to Feeling Stuck [Q&A]
July 22, 2024
‘POISONALITY’ is a fierce testimonial, a venom-filled reality check driven by Chloe Tang's fearless voice and lyrics.
Author:
DJ Connor
Role Model and the Bittersweet Catharsis of 'Kansas Anymore'
July 22, 2024
In his sophomore effort, Role Model pens a love letter to himself, and, in turn, demonstrates his ability to create a beautiful, uplifting piece of art from a place of melancholy.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
flowerovlove Conjures a Love Spell in "Breaking News"
July 22, 2024
“I wanted to feel something lovey-dovey, so I wanted to manifest feelings through a song.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Remi Wolf Attempts a Series of Pop Acrobatics in 'Big Ideas' and Flawlessly Sticks the Landing
July 18, 2024
"I wrote these songs about love, lust, anger, fantasies, harsh realities, vices, low lows, and high highs."
Author:
Giselle Libby
keshi Aims to Get People Moving With "Say," Announces Sophomore Album 'Requiem'
July 17, 2024
“Say” is a lightweight love ballad that elicits a full-body groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
INJI and Flyana Boss Embark on an International Girl Summer Anthem in "NICE TO MEET YA"
July 16, 2024
INJI and Flyana Boss' collaboration is one of uninhibited luxury.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet KATSEYE, the Global Girl Group Making a "Debut" For the History Books
July 15, 2024
It’s safe to say that KATSEYE’s debut has been polished, model, perfect, even.
Author:
Riley Noland
Dasha's "Didn't I" Is a Pop-Country Treasure
July 12, 2024
“Didn’t I” is a moment of inner turmoil captured in a twangy earworm of a song.
Author:
Abby Kenna
We “Can’t Get Enough” of JANAYAH Ahead of Her OTW Showcase [Q&A]
July 12, 2024
We sit down with the recent BRIT School alumni ahead of her Mastercard x OnesToWatch showcase.
Author:
DJ Connor
Artemas Unveils Sexy, Vulgar, and Irresistible 'yustyna' Mixtape
July 11, 2024
Artemas is poising himself as 2024's breakout star.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Debbii Dawson and The Magical Duality of 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]
July 3, 2024
"As a first-generation American, it was only natural for me to exist in multiple worlds, I don’t know any other way."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Meet ARTMS, The K-Pop Group Looking to Transcend Virtual Love With '<Dall>' [Q&A]
July 3, 2024
With '<Dall>' now gifted to fans new and old alike, we spoke with ARTMS to dive headfirst into the group's impressive debut effort.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Ahead of Debut Album 'Sugar Water,' Maude Latour Takes a Look Back in "Comedown"
July 3, 2024
"This song is for all of these memories of my New York teenage dream. And for my friend. I wish he was here.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Omar Apollo Makes Heartbreak Sexy in 'God Said No'
July 2, 2024
The internet’s boyfriend, Omar Apollo comes heart-wrenchingly clean in his dynamic sophomore effort.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Hellp Yearn For Home in Latest Single "Colorado"
July 2, 2024
"Colorado" is wrapped in lush, textural production that manages to feel both oddly familiar and novel.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Chappell Roan's "Casual" Is a Stirring Pop Stunner That's Hard Not to Get Hooked On
November 1, 2022
"Casual" serves as yet another indicator of Roan's inevitable rise to stardom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Underscores Is a Hyperpop Legend in the Making
March 10, 2022
"The ultimate goal is to turn people off, then win them back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Genevieve Stokes Longs For a Change of Seasons in "Habits"
August 15, 2022
“Habits” invites us into a mercurial world of teenage growing pains.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Bella Poarch Opens Up About Her Sexual Assault on Sub Urban Collab "Inferno"
August 13, 2021
"This is something I haven't been ready to share with you just yet... But I'm ready now."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chappell Roan Is Unapologetically "HOT TO GO!"
August 14, 2023
"HOT TO GO!" is a snapshot of the rising star’s past and present lives
Author:
Giselle Libby
Gracie Abrams' "21" Is a Deeply Intimate and Beautiful Reflection
February 20, 2020
An artist like Abrams comes around once in a blue moon
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bruno Major and FINNEAS Explore the Intricacies of Soulmates in "The Most Beautiful Thing"
May 4, 2020
"a love letter to the soulmate I've never met."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Malcolm Todd Dives Into the Emotional Rollercoaster of Love and Heartbreak in "Chest Pain"
December 10, 2024
"It's about that bittersweet feeling of losing someone who still lingers in your heart."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
August 17, 2022
Meet the K-pop group who made history at this year's Lollapalooza.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"
June 1, 2022
Meet Red Leather, the artist bridging the pain of Americana with the decaying glamor of Hollywood.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish" [Q&A]
April 29, 2022
Following a breakout single, Bortnick muses on growing up while the world stands still.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Juliet Ivy, the Artist Putting A Gen Z Twist On Tradition
October 25, 2023
Ivy's effervescent music serves as a brutally honest satire of innocence.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Reneé Rapp’s “Snow Angel” is a Hauntingly Beautiful, Healing Ballad
June 12, 2023
Rapp cements herself as an artist able to weather the seasons and turn adversity into art.
Author:
Emily Foster
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Author:
Abby Kenna