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Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Montell Fish Questions the Ether in the Enthralling "Is It a Crime?"
June 21, 2024
"Is It a Crime?" is heavy and evocative, framed by dark, foreboding synths and guitar work.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bryant Barnes Releases Long-Awaited “Give Me A Sign,” Ahead of Debut EP
June 20, 2024
“Give Me A Sign” synthesizes Shiloh Dynasty vulnerability with the artistic brilliance of a Sade or Giveon.
Author:
Carter Fife
Mustafa Explores Humanity and Heartbreak in "Gaza is Calling"
June 14, 2024
"The hope is that this serves as a stark reminder that every path is ours, every child is ours, and every war is ours to answer for and speak against."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Vanilla is Black Is Here to Prove That Sometimes Second Time's the Charm [Q&A]
May 17, 2024
Vanilla is Black has come to dismantle apathy, elicit groove, and redefine the industry.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Montell Fish Assumes the Moniker of dj gummy bear For a Series of Otherworldly Singles
May 14, 2024
Montell Fish as dj gummy bear proves that honoring your inherent unlimited nature will always be the right route.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
AUDREY NUNA's "Jokes On Me" Is an Entrancing Exploration of Loss
May 7, 2024
“Jokes On Me” keeps a foot in both sides of a loss—the “I’m better off without you,” and the “I miss you.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
Coco Jones' "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" Is a Heart-Striking R&B Stunner
May 6, 2024
“It’s the impossible mission to move on from this chapter, from this person, from this cycle.”
Author:
Gregory Castel
Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]
May 3, 2024
"It's part of who I am. Skylar and music are one and the same. There isn't one without the other."
Author:
DJ Connor
Samm Henshaw and EARTHGANG Deliver a Gospel Hip-Hop Sermon in "Church"
January 20, 2019
Don't forget to go to "Church," kids.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lewis Capaldi's 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' Is Not Completely Shit
May 17, 2019
'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' arrives as a deeply human debut, chronicling the scars, downfalls, and rejoicings of the myriad of highs and lows that accompany a life lived.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Sampa the Great's "Final Form" Is a Middle Finger to Oppression
June 7, 2019
Sampa the Great is next in line for the throne bearing the most unapologetically political artist.
Author:
Brady Moses
Jadu Heart Is the Fantastical Escape We All Need
December 11, 2019
Jadu Heart is breathing life into an enchanting world of their own creation.
Author:
Brooke Pohle
Steve Lacy Proves Himself a Myth and a Legend in "Mercury"
June 17, 2022
"Mercury" is a lush, sonic playground for the peerless creative.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Doja Cat's 'Hot Pink' Is the Most Versatile Hip-Hop Offering of the Year
November 7, 2019
Doja Cat's star power is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi Loses Himself in the Irresistible Passion of "Touch"
February 4, 2022
"Touch" is irresistible and leaves us begging for keshi's long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
"Tomboy" Destiny Rogers on Being a Justin Bieber Stan and Finding Her Authentic Sound [Q&A]
April 17, 2019
Rogers' debut into the world of music this year was palpable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi's "more" Is an Enthralling Portrait of Love and Heartbreak
June 30, 2020
There is a tangible emotional weight to every second of keshi's latest track.
Author:
Ruby Scott