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Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]

Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]

October 15, 2021 "It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the  Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]

Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the  Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]

October 15, 2021 "There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record

FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record

October 15, 2021 <i>Optimist</i>  is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"

Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"

October 15, 2021 "Maybe" is a sonic expanse that speaks to the incalculable difference between emotions set free and held close to the chest.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Dyna Edyne Is Living Her Best Life in "The Dome" Video

Dyna Edyne Is Living Her Best Life in "The Dome" Video

October 15, 2021 Dyna's latest effort is an infectious ode to taking care of your body, mind, and spirit.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
PinkPantheress' 'to hell with it' Is a Euphoric and Wistful Glimpse Into Her World

PinkPantheress' 'to hell with it' Is a Euphoric and Wistful Glimpse Into Her World

October 15, 2021 <i>to hell with it</i> is evidence that while PinkPantheress' sound may be distinctive, in no way is it one-dimensional.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Who Is The Driver Era?

Who Is The Driver Era?

October 14, 2021 No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Palmaria Explore Climate Change and Self-Empowerment  on 'Crystallize'

Palmaria Explore Climate Change and Self-Empowerment  on 'Crystallize'

October 14, 2021 <i>Crystallize</i> allows you to wander into undiscovered areas, only to exit the other end with a newfound appreciation for our life on this planet.  
Author: Joe Beer
pop
Fall Into the Neon-Lit Rabbit Hole of Worry Club's  "Jonesin"

Fall Into the Neon-Lit Rabbit Hole of Worry Club's  "Jonesin"

October 14, 2021 "I wanted to create a dreamy soundscape where I could marry the concept of nostalgia with vulnerability."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again

Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again

October 13, 2021 Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author: Ali Wu
pop
Juliana Maria Makes a Bold Introduction With the Infectious "loverboy"

Juliana Maria Makes a Bold Introduction With the Infectious "loverboy"

October 13, 2021 "Loverboy" embodies a playful flirtation.
Author: Jolene Latimer
pop
Samaria Releases Mesmerizing 'Looper' Inspired  "Out the Way" Visual

Samaria Releases Mesmerizing 'Looper' Inspired  "Out the Way" Visual

October 12, 2021 In her enchanting video, Samaria explores the concept of time and the struggle to move on.
Author: Jessica Thomas
R&B
Alix Page Teases Her Debut EP With the Heart-Rending "25"

Alix Page Teases Her Debut EP With the Heart-Rending "25"

October 12, 2021 "25" is a song wrapped in intricate storytelling, grief, and growth.
Author: Ally Rincà²n
pop
25
Khi Infinite's Debut Album 'Take What You Need' Is a Limitless Take on Hip-Hop

Khi Infinite's Debut Album 'Take What You Need' Is a Limitless Take on Hip-Hop

October 12, 2021 Khi's debut pulls from disparate and far-ranging soundscapes, ranging from alternative rock to beach pop.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
R&B
JW Francis Follows the Feeling on  'WANDERKID'  [Q&A]

JW Francis Follows the Feeling on  'WANDERKID'  [Q&A]

October 12, 2021 JW Francis captures the candid stories of the people who come in and out of his life, even if just for a moment.
Author: Ally Rincà²n
John Alone Navigates His Way Through London and Fame on  "Ego"

John Alone Navigates His Way Through London and Fame on  "Ego"

October 12, 2021 "Ego" is a testament to casting less harm, to be "better at being who I am."
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
ego
LOVER Breaks Down His Sophomore EP  'Rookie Era,' Track By Track

LOVER Breaks Down His Sophomore EP  'Rookie Era,' Track By Track

October 11, 2021 <i>Rookie Era</i> is an album brimming with life and resilience.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Sam Fender Comes of Age on the Brilliant 'Seventeen Going Under'

Sam Fender Comes of Age on the Brilliant 'Seventeen Going Under'

October 11, 2021 "It's about growing up. It's a celebration of life after hardship, it's a celebration of surviving."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching  Portrait of Humanity

boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching  Portrait of Humanity

October 11, 2021 <i>gelato</i> is a Jackson Pollock splatter of the human experience.    
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom  on "argyle"

brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom  on "argyle"

October 8, 2021 "argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
Mothica Announces Heavy Heart Records, Reimagines Standout Single "Heavy Heart"

Mothica Announces Heavy Heart Records, Reimagines Standout Single "Heavy Heart"

October 8, 2021 Following a breakout year, Mothica takes another bold step forward.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
TOMI on the Heartbreaking Honesty of 'Sweet, Sweet Honey'  [Q&A]

TOMI on the Heartbreaking Honesty of 'Sweet, Sweet Honey'  [Q&A]

October 8, 2021 "Whether it's love, lust, or vices, it all starts from a place of pure sweetness; we want more and more of it until we completely lose ourselves in it."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Johnny Stimson Emerges From His Cocoon on 'Butterflies'

Johnny Stimson Emerges From His Cocoon on 'Butterflies'

October 8, 2021 Johnny has found a sound that can take him as far as his talent, imagination, and wings will carry him.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
glaive and ericdoa Continue to Break the Mold on 'then I'll be happy'

glaive and ericdoa Continue to Break the Mold on 'then I'll be happy'

October 7, 2021 On their joint project glaive and ericdoa cement their place not just in the world of hyperpop but music at large.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Who Is Claire Rosinkranz?

Who Is Claire Rosinkranz?

October 7, 2021 Meet Claire Rosinkranz, the pop tour de force soundtracking Gen Z.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop