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Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."
Author:
Holly Alvarado
Bakar Ponders an Ideal Future on "NW3" Ahead of Debut Album
February 2, 2022
Bakar, in all aspects, represents a new class of artistry.
Author:
Holly Alvarado
Elujay Crystalizes Two Years of Trial and Error on 'Circmvnt' [Q&A]
February 1, 2022
"It's just me telling my story, who I am, and what I went through."
Author:
DJ Connor
Gianni Lee Brings the Philly Bounce to Evocative Club Banger "Switch" [Premiere]
January 27, 2022
"I want people to move, even when they are standing still."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]
January 25, 2022
Mo Etc. represents a character heavily defined by a DIY ethos and expressions of curiosity.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
dhruv's 'rapunzel' Is a Smoldering Coming-of-Age Story
January 24, 2022
"I'm not good at talking about myself, but music gives me agency."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Porsh Bet$ Tackles Long-Distance Relationships on "Things In The Way" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022
Despite its bittersweet subject matter, "Things In The Way" is one of those songs that you cannot help but groove along to.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022
Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cruza Confront Their Paranoia in 'Paranoia Pack'
November 3, 2023
Cruza’s allure is informed by the fact that there’s no other artist that sounds even remotely like them.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Zacari - "You Can Do Anything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 30, 2019
Delving into a groove-inducing live rendition of 'Run Wild Run Free''s lead single, TDE's newest star lit up our stage.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Raveena's "Petal" Video Sees an R&B Artist Amidst a Superbloom
October 10, 2019
Raveena is nothing short of euphoric.
Author:
Precious Kato
Shae Jacobs - "Fuck Me Up" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
May 1, 2019
"Guys don't usually open up, but I am doing it for them."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
TRACES & TYLERxCORDY Brace You For A Lonely Night
March 25, 2020
TRACES + TYLERxCORDY dropped something to make us feel a bit better about being alone.
Author:
Malc.
Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired 'Love Letterz'
June 24, 2021
To celebrate Black Music Month and PRIDE, Marzz shares with us a few of the incredible black artists that inspired her debut EP.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ruel Does Not Want Your Teeth or Ruel Puns | Quick 6
May 2, 2019
Rapidly rising pop sensation Ruel is the very definition of a wunderkind.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
DWY's "BMX" Is the Ethereal Vibe We Need
October 11, 2019
DWY's"BMX" puts us in a mood, a good one.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Junior Mesa Breaks Down and Builds Himself Back Up in “Bleacher Blues” and “Buta Fly”
July 14, 2022
In his latest double release, Junior Mesa delivers an emotionally expansive effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul