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For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Author:
Carter Fife
Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Author:
Carter Fife
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021
Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
May 23, 2022
"'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
flowerovlove's 'A Mosh Pit in the Clouds' Is a Coming-of-Age Daydream Come True
November 14, 2022
It’s rare to see someone early in the discovery of themselves be so sure of their sound and truth.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Wallice Announces Forthcoming EP 'Mr Big Shot' With the Thunderous "Best Friend"
April 4, 2023
Every new era of Wallice brings with it marked, praise-worthy growth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Diamond Ray Leaves Us “Dizzy” With Her Debut Single
August 21, 2023
In her debut single, the Kentucky native offers up a perfectly curated blend of 2000’s and contemporary pop and R&B.
Author:
Carter Fife
LIA LIA Channels Her Rage in Riotous New Single "Shut Up!"
July 29, 2024
"shut up!" weaves together alternative music influences, hypermodern internet culture, and blistering punk riffs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ahead of Debut EP, Samara Cyn Hops on a Horse For “Sinner” Visual
October 14, 2024
“Sinner” is an important reminder that few artists, if any, are poised to be “next up” like Samara Cyn is.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Author:
Nicole Céré
88rising, Nilüfer Yanya, ROLE MODEL, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 11, 2019
88rising's new album is here. Check it and all the best new music out in this week's playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stay Over's New Video Is a Reminder That It's Okay to Not Always Feel "Happy" [Premiere]
April 21, 2020
"Asking questions. Searching for answers. Trying to figure myself out. Accepting who I am and being okay with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo