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Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

June 21, 2021 This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

June 21, 2021 "HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

June 21, 2021 <i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

June 21, 2021 Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
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With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

June 18, 2021 "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape

Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape

June 18, 2021 "It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author: Jolene Latimer
R&B
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE

19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE

June 17, 2021 These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
umi
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

June 17, 2021 "Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
R&B
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]

Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]

June 17, 2021 <i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

June 17, 2021 Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"

Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"

June 17, 2021 Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author: Joe Beer
pop
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

June 16, 2021 From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author: DJ Connor
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Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

June 16, 2021 Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author: Brook Gibson
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

June 16, 2021 Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
mad
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

June 16, 2021 Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

June 15, 2021 In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

June 15, 2021 In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author: Tyler Borland
Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

June 15, 2021 Jean Dawson simply does not miss.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

June 15, 2021 Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author: Chloe Liz
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

June 14, 2021 <i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year

Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year

June 14, 2021 In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

June 14, 2021 With three successful singles and a Migos co-sign under his belt, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be IDK's year.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
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