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#NowWatching Playlist: Raveena, Matt Maeson, Sasha Sloan & More
May 31, 2019
Follow along if you love #NewMusicFriday as much as we do.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
King Princess' "Cheap Queen" Has the Makings of 2019′s Pride Month Anthem
May 31, 2019
This is simply the beginning of King Princess' impact.
Author:
Jess Myers
Kid Bloom Is Fully in Touch with His Emotions in Psychedelic "EVRWNDR"
May 31, 2019
"'EVRWNDR' is inspired by my hypersensitivity to emotions and how I sometimes paralyze myself with my own feelings as if those feelings are coming from somewhere else."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Mod Sun Chats Sobriety, Lessons Learned, and "I Remember Way Too Much" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
May 31, 2019
Harnessing the creative energy that had always lived inside of him, Mod Sun traded his rags for riches and his currency? Art.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Aaron Taos Gives Into Forbidden Affection With 'Bloom'
May 30, 2019
Taos delivers a perfectly mixed sonic cocktail whose sonics hint at the first rays of summer.
Author:
Brady Moses
Jonah Yano's "perfume" Is a Masterclass in Spellbinding Minimalism
May 30, 2019
Yano is giving shape to an artistic vision that is rarely seen in today's contemporary music landscape.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charlotte OC - "Better Off On My Own" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
May 30, 2019
Charlotte OC is a one-woman force to behold.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hoeing, Sexual Freedom, and the Pop Banger That Is Kim Petras' "Do Me"
May 30, 2019
"To all my fellow hoes out there... Please STANd for ur national anthem."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Karmic Boldly Declares Their Signature Sound With 'This Is Karmic' [PREMIERE]
May 30, 2019
Karmic's debut EP is an audacious introduction to the band's contagious blend of funk, indie, and pop.
Author:
Brady Moses
TRAILS and JABS Obliterate Self-Hate With the Funkalicious "Learn to Love Me" [PREMIERE]
May 30, 2019
Music is TRAILS' lifeline. He is no stranger to utilizing his art to grapple with the trials and tribulations of mental health.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Maggie Lindemann's "Friends Go" Video Is Explosive, Literally
May 29, 2019
Pop and ska clash to explosive effect in Lindemann's latest visual feat.
Author:
Jess Myers
Governors Ball 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Tyler, the Creator or The 1975)
May 29, 2019
These are the acts you cannot afford to miss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Embrace the Ambient in cln's "Fade to Grey" [PREMIERE]
May 29, 2019
"This song doesn't really sound like anything else I've made..."
Author:
Brady Moses
Deb Never's "Ugly" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Been in a Toxic Relationship
May 29, 2019
Never is an openly queer Asian-American making waves in the punk-meets-emo-meets-rap realm.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
flor Soundtracks a New Beginning in "little light one"
May 29, 2019
flor has a talent for exploring a range of emotions, and their latest single is no exception.
Author:
Jess Myers
Destiny Rogers - "Tomboy" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 28, 2019
Rogers went from spending the weekends busking in Los Angeles to establishing herself as a resounding new voice in R&B - inflected pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stella Donnelly Doesn't Shy Away From Tough Conversations On 'Beware of the Dogs' Debut [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 28, 2019
From a bad boss, Australia's political problems, to the #MeToo movement, Donnelly explores tough topics in a creatively cohesive way that leaves listeners with a complete narrative.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 28, 2019
Lila Drew is an 18-year-old who isn't afraid of vulnerability and self-reflection.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Coffee Cups & Keys Remind FLETCHER of Lost Loves in Heart-Wrenching "About You"
May 27, 2019
Eight years after her appearance on the first season of The X Factor, FLETCHER is still dropping one electro-pop banger after another.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lucky Daye Illustrates His Artistic Chops With Debut Album, 'Painted'
May 24, 2019
Lucky Daye has not only earned a spot among his contemporaries, but also identified himself as a trailblazer in the world of R&B with his debut LP.
Author:
Brady Moses
Canadian Badass Ruby Waters Leaves Her Troubles Behind with "Last Cigarette"
May 24, 2019
+ Check out Waters' sneak preview of "Last Cigarette" live at our recent "Northside Sessions" showcase.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
#NowWatching Playlist: 05-24-19
May 24, 2019
Allow us to let you in on the proper topic of all your music-related conversations this weekend...
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
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
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chappell Roan's "Casual" Is a Stirring Pop Stunner That's Hard Not to Get Hooked On
November 1, 2022
"Casual" serves as yet another indicator of Roan's inevitable rise to stardom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 2
January 17, 2022
The Euphoria soundtrack continues to live up to the hype.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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