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Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie

Hope Tala Reminds Us to Rise from the Ashes in “Phoenix”
January 25, 2025
The resounding single brings us one step closer to Hope Tala's debut album, "Hope Handwritten."
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule

Isabel Pless Sips on Hometown Nostalgia in "Shirley Temples
January 24, 2025
Draped in vivid lyricism, Pless invites us into her picturesque home in Vermont with this lighthearted tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Get To Know Ishan in 10 Questions or Less
January 23, 2025
Ishan’s music is a dynamic blend of indie-pop, alternative rock, and acoustic elements, shaped by his diverse cultural heritage.

Adam Melchor and Mt. Joy’s “Room On Your Shoulder” Defines Nearly a Decade of Growth
January 14, 2025
The joint single arrives as “an ode to camaraderie and friendship and how the chapters of our lives do not have to define the chapters ahead."
Author:
Caroline McKenzie

Henrik Shows Us the Bravery of Honesty in "You & your eyes"
January 10, 2025
Henrik devotes himself to his craft, and in doing so, propels himself toward greater heights.
Author:
René Cobar

hey, nothing's “Barn Nursery” Starts the Year Off on a Reflective Note
January 6, 2025
“Barn Nursery” tackles the complexity of grief and guilt with care and grace.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Jade LeMac Holds Onto Love in "Pink Balloon"
December 5, 2024
"'Pink Balloon' is about holding onto the memories and feelings that you have with a special person."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Juliet Ivy Gifts Us a Dose of Holiday Existentialism in "snow globe on an alien's desk"
December 4, 2024
"It's about the gut-wrenching feeling of time passing as another holiday season approaches. The feeling is both scary and beautiful."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Cavetown Revisits the Arresting World of "Devil Town"
January 14, 2019
Centered around the divorce of Skinner's parents, "Devil Town" has long existed as one of his back catalog's most personal and powerful works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Meet Jayli Wolf, the Queer Indigenous Survivor of a Doomsday Cult
June 24, 2021
"I finally have the courage to use my voice to tell these stories."
Author:
Ruby Scott / Jayli Wolf

Meet Henry Morris, the Artist Reinventing Himself Under a Dreamlike Guise
January 17, 2024
Morris's music unwraps like a divinely wrapped package—romantic but deadly.
Author:
Abby Kenna

Maya Hawke's “Thérèse” Is a Tranquil Portrait of Fleeting Magic
July 6, 2022
The Stranger Things star offers up a serene reflection ahead of the release of her sophomore album.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sadie Jean Wears Her Heartbreak on Her Sleeve on the Viral "WYD Now?"
December 24, 2021
"WYD Now?" forces listeners to reflect on their own personal journies of love and heartbreak.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed

Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato

NIKI's "Blue Moon" Conjures a Story of Love and Heartbreak Written in the Stars
June 24, 2024
"It’s about the deepest and rarest of loves we might stumble upon (once in the bluest of moons, if we’re lucky)."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

We Need to Give "Elliot's Song" a Chance, Okay?
March 7, 2022
"Elliot's Song" is a love note from one friend to the other.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam

Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Author:
Allissa Williams

Jonah Kagen Explores Life's Spiraling Twists and Turns in "The Roads"
July 7, 2023
"It's the culmination of so much heartbreak, so much growing up, and so much learning."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon