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Stacey Ryan's Blessing in Disguise Is A Journal Entry of Growth & Grace
August 23, 2025
We luckily summoned this ex-Montrealer to our garden level abode to dig into this amazing record, tips on closed restaurants, and much more here.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sarah Katherine Lawless Finds Community in the Situationship in “Make it make sense (feat. Ava McCoy) [stripped]”
August 19, 2025
Reimagining her 2024 release, “make it make sense,” Sarah Katherine Lawless turns the track from what once was an angry, confrontational call-out into a quiet train of thought.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Audrey Hobert Invents New Brand of Poptimism in Debut Album “Who’s the Clown?”
August 19, 2025
Stumbling into songwriting was not the original plan, but lucky for us, it stuck.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Waltz Into New Love with Claire Rosinkranz's "Dancing"
August 18, 2025
We caught up with Claire during a midsummer thunderstorm, and between lightning clashes we caught up on: life, love and most importantly what rollercoasters to avoid.
Author:
DJ Connor
Benjamin Steer's 'Figuring It Out' Is Romantic, Vulnerable and Cinematic
August 18, 2025
The EP captures the emotional chaos of the early 20s, from longing and self-doubt to fleeting clarity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Aces Mix A Cocktail of Identity & Disco Into Their Record "Gold Star Baby"
August 15, 2025
On their new album The Aces are celebrating all parts of their identities and the fun that comes with living life loud and proud.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Cafuné Teams Up With Riovaz for New Danceable Single, "Temporary Lover"
August 15, 2025
The song masterfully watches as a relationship slips away through the cracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gatlin Reflects on Her Doubts and Depression in “Pipe Dream” and “Happy”
August 13, 2025
Pop songstress Gatlin has never been one to hide her feelings.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"
August 13, 2025
It’s only a matter of time before Laufey’s third studio album is out in the world.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"
August 12, 2025
Mars masks a pointed resentment under the veneer of a carefree, summery bop.
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