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Rising UK Star Mimi Webb Shows No Signs of Stopping With  "Dumb Love"

Rising UK Star Mimi Webb Shows No Signs of Stopping With  "Dumb Love"

June 23, 2021 Webb has a voice sure to stop you dead in your tracks.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"

Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"

June 23, 2021 Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

June 23, 2021 With her latest EP, beabadoobee doubles down on her new alt-rock-meets-brit-pop persona.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Meet the Spotify Fresh Finds Inaugural  Class: Julia Wolf, Wallice, Unusual Demont, and EKKSTACY

Meet the Spotify Fresh Finds Inaugural  Class: Julia Wolf, Wallice, Unusual Demont, and EKKSTACY

June 23, 2021 Four incredible rising artists + four new singles = heaven.
Author: Tyler Borland
Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"

Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"

June 22, 2021 "Bottle Rocket" tells the tale of what feels like life and death decisions for an up-and-coming artist.
Author: Brooke Tuozzo
347aidan Presents a Wholly Infectious Double Vision on 'Troubled Memories!'

347aidan Presents a Wholly Infectious Double Vision on 'Troubled Memories!'

June 22, 2021 Falling somewhere between emo, hip-hop, and hyperpop, 347aidan's sound is nothing if not intoxicating.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
rap
THE BLOSSOM's "Spike Collar" Is Gritty Pop at Its Finest

THE BLOSSOM's "Spike Collar" Is Gritty Pop at Its Finest

June 22, 2021 THE BLOSSOM takes an omnivorous approach to music, synthesizing everything they come into contact with.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
grandson and Jessie Reyez Join Forces For "Rain," Set to Appear on 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack

grandson and Jessie Reyez Join Forces For "Rain," Set to Appear on 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack

June 22, 2021 "Rain" leverages its stars' distinctive strengths to their fullest.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
EMELINE Expects Nothing Less Than "flowers & sex"

EMELINE Expects Nothing Less Than "flowers & sex"

June 22, 2021 "What can I say, flowers and sex are a girl's best friend."
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
Ambar Lucid Wants You to 'Get Lost in the Music'

Ambar Lucid Wants You to 'Get Lost in the Music'

June 21, 2021 Lucid's latest arrives as a cosmic escape from the humdrum monotony of any passing moment.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
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
zay
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