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HARLOE Strips "Crush On You" to Its Core in Gorgeous Acoustic Rendition [Premiere]
February 27, 2020
"'Crush On You' is meant to tell the story of what happens when love evolves and changes and you let it go."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]
February 25, 2020
"I want to stop being safe, because there's an unsafe creative person inside of me that needs to fly a little bit."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mallory Merk Reminds Us of the Important Distinction Between Being Lonely and Alone
February 24, 2020
Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be around people who make you feel lonely.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
April and "The Impossible Task of Feeling Complete"
February 24, 2020
April's debut single is a sonic hug brimming with warmth in spite of its somber soundscape.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
dhruv Channels His Inner Hopeless Romantic in "moonlight"
February 21, 2020
"moonlight" feels like just the start for dhruv.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
chloe moriondo's "Ghost Adventure Spirit Orb" Is Equal Parts Candid and Triumphant
February 21, 2020
"'Ghost Adventure Spirit Orb' is inspired by my experiences dealing with mental illness in high school and the ways I cope with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]
February 21, 2020
Mayi has a gift for instilling fleeting moments of optimism within her honest, heartfelt ballads.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Take a Trip Into Livingston's "Fairytale," Where Heroes Are Real - Flaws and All
February 20, 2020
"Music is the only way I've been able to effectively communicate what I've faced in life."
Author:
Emily Smith
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
NOA Is Going Through the "Motions" of a Nasty Breakup [Premiere]
February 20, 2020
NOA connects with her listeners in a way that is both relatable and distinct.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jake Minch Pens Three Heartfelt and Heartbreaking Tracks in 'jessie'
May 15, 2024
These three relatable tracks are heaven for fans of confessional indie folk and those who love to see dark themes transformed into something beautiful.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Tiny Habits' 'All For Something' Is an Antidote to Life's Chaos
May 30, 2024
'All For Something' chronicles the band's fondest memories, hardest challenges, and impressive growth.
Author:
Joe Beer
C.S. Fulp's "Ego Death" Is a Dreamlike Self-Reflection
April 7, 2021
"'Ego Death' is about the struggle of moving on after a relationship and finding healing independently."
Author:
Tyler Borland
'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild
June 1, 2021
Everett's pastoral poetry is as haunting as it is understated.
Author:
Carter Fife
kate the dreamer Grapples With the Scars of Past Heartbreak in "familiar feeling"
August 4, 2022
“familiar feeling” feels like a secret kate the dreamer is finally sharing with the world.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lizzy McAlpine’s 'Older' Is to Be Handled With Care
April 8, 2024
'Older' deals with love in all of its forms—falling in love, falling out of love, the conflict of the former, and the guilt of the latter.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
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
Abby Sage Meditates on the Importance of Self-Exploration on "Residing in the Sky"
August 18, 2021
"It plays into that euphoric feeling of redefining yourself."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés Tells Her Immigrant Story in the Stunning "Easy"
July 14, 2023
“I wrote this song at a time when I was asking so many people for help, but there was no help to be had.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Plested's "The Least That I Could Do" Video Will Have You Calling Home
October 23, 2019
Plested has a gift for crafting songs designed to make you shed a tear.
Author:
Bianca Brown