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ROLE MODEL Marks a New Beginning With “Oh, Gemini”
March 25, 2024
Some might call “Oh, Gemini” the “breakup” song, but if anything, it speaks to a new era for the hopeless romantic.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
girl in red and Sabrina Carpenter Are 2024's Alt-Pop Dream Team in "You Need Me Now?"
March 25, 2024
“You Need Me Now?” is proof that opposites attract.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Benson Boone's “Slow It Down” Highlights the Breakout Artist's Still Untapped Depths
March 25, 2024
With each new song, listeners learn a new side to Boone, both musically and personally.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko's "DIRT" Is Her Love Letter to New York's Grime and Sleaze
March 25, 2024
"When I moved to L.A., I missed all the grit and all the dirt back in NYC. I missed its rawness."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bea And Her Business Takes Us Through the Rush of a Fleeting Crush in "WOW!"
March 25, 2024
"This song is definitely for the people who think they're super badass and cold-hearted, but deep down, they're absolute suckers for a bit of romance."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
INJI Transforms the Rage and Heartbreak of a Break-Up Into the Pop Bop "HATE YOUR GUTS"
March 22, 2024
“It's a very real story of how I finally got over my first heartbreak when I chose justice over reputation."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Remi Wolf Becomes Her Own Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella,” Announces Sophomore Album ‘Big Ideas’
March 21, 2024
“Cinderella” is a track drenched in the heat of the mid-day sun.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Artemas Returns With "i like the way you kiss me," His Most Hypnotic Single to Date
March 20, 2024
Artemas is a hit-making machine.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kenya Grace Eyes Up Another Smash Hit With the Wistful "It’s not fair"
March 19, 2024
Grace's distinctive fusion of pop and dance feels destined to take over the charts and world.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
OSTON's "WTF u want." Is a Glitch Pop Anthem For the Situationship Era
March 19, 2024
At its core, “WTF u want.” is a smash.
Author:
Giselle Libby
SNOW WIFE Latest Earworm Is a "Wet Dream" Come True
March 18, 2024
If there's one area SNOW WIFE excels in, it's creating an infectious track made to be played on repeat.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carol Ades' “Better Than You Found Me” Is the Perfect Bout of Heartfelt, Soaring Songwriting
March 18, 2024
"Better Than You Found Me" is a safe place for intrusive thoughts set to ear-worm melodies.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Haiden Henderson Goes to Hell and Back For Love in "hell of a good time"
March 18, 2024
"hell of a good time" is a single wholly true to its name.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BETWEEN FRIENDS Chase Heartfelt Childhood Nostalgia in "Friends," Announce 'Garage Sale' EP
March 15, 2024
"Everyone gets so serious when you grow up, but that childhood feeling is something we should chase."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Good Neighbours on the Happy Accident and Breakout Success of "Home" [Q&A]
March 13, 2024
From songwriters to being heralded as indie pop's next big thing, Good Neighbours are hitting the ground running.
Author:
DJ Connor
Allison Ponthier Crafts a Lighthearted Tale of Imposter Syndrome and Obsession in "Skin"
March 11, 2024
It’s entertaining, it’s lighthearted, it’s silly, it’s sapphic. It's everything and more.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
The Marías Announce New Album 'Submarine' With the Dance-Inducing “Run Your Mouth”
March 8, 2024
"There’s no other song on the album like it, hope you dance to this one.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar Isn’t Willing to Settle For Second Best in “Backseat Girl”
March 4, 2024
Dunbar possesses a rare quality found in stars of the past.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Charlotte Lawrence Breaks Down on the Dancefloor in "I Don't Wanna Dance"
March 1, 2024
Lawrence wrestles with her heart and mind in a vulnerable yet infectious sonic effort.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kacy Hill Pens a Love Letter to Music Itself in “You Know I Love You Still”
March 1, 2024
Kacy Hill is in full bloom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
We Are Absolutely "Obsessed" With Sophie Powers Ashley Sienna's Infectious New Single
March 1, 2024
"We can't help who we love or even obsess over. So why is there so much judgment surrounding someone's partner?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jessie Murph Goes Full Mob Wife in "Son of a Bitch"
February 28, 2024
"The music that is coming is coming directly from my soul, and I could not be more proud and excited for what's to come."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jazmin Bean’s 'Traumatic Livelihood' Is a Genre-Blending Exploration of Trauma and Healing
February 26, 2024
Boundaryless and exquisitely donned in theatrics, 'Traumatic Livelihood' is a precious collection of the artist’s musical and personal voice.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ari Abdul Is Happy to Leave You on Read in "DFHMPU"
February 26, 2024
Abdul's intoxicating brand of dark pop is back and better than ever.
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