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Luna Shadows Re-Imagines "Waves" with Dance-Inducing Music Video & Remix EP
August 22, 2019
"Built into this song sonically & lyrically are competing rushes of melancholy and euphoria, overtaking one another for fleeting moments."
Author:
Luc Fatton
Mura Masa and Clairo Score Summer's End in "I Don't Think I Can Do This Again"
August 21, 2019
Nothing in the world could have prepared us for this pairing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]
August 20, 2019
With a sound similar to Sam Smith, Villines' breathtaking fusion of jazz, soul, and pop elements is exactly what sets him apart from other rising artists nowadays.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Eighty Ninety Contemplates Heartbreak on "Got Your Message"
August 19, 2019
"It's about facing that reality and then also understanding that an experience or relationship like that can be meaningful, even if you know it has to end."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019
+ Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
FLETCHER's 'you ruined new york city for me' Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Heartbreak
August 16, 2019
"Everyone remembers their first love, for better or for worse. I just decided to write about mine...in a very TMI kind of way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Love Me Better' started out as a love song about someone else and ended as an anthem for my own self-empowerment."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Take a 3-Minute "Vacation" with Johnny Stimson's Soulful Pop Righteousness [PREMIERE]
May 22, 2019
Stimson's silky vocals and atmospheric guitars are exactly what attracts us to his timeless sound.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]
July 15, 2020
Dana Williams is ready to unveil yet another fruit of her labor, a new single titled "Knife."
Author:
Precious Kato
Cosette's Futuristic 'Gameboy' Is a Powerful Debut Full of Risks and Rewards
March 19, 2021
Following over a year of sporadic singles, Nashville-based pop artist Cosette returns with her debut EP 'Gameboy.'
Author:
Carter Fife
Matthew Chaim Presents an Alternative View on Death in "Form"
May 1, 2020
"Form" sheds light on the reoccurring mini "deaths" that are sprinkled throughout our individual lifetimes.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Alix Page's "Frank" Reflects on Love and Loss
January 4, 2021
Inspired by the imagery and themes from Frank Ocean's "White Ferrari," "Frank" sees Alix Page building her own narrative recounting a missed opportunity between herself and a romantic interest.
Author:
Carter Fife