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Dylan Cornique's "Advice From the Internet" Is a Decidedly 21st Century Love Story
July 15, 2021
"Advice From the Internet" is for anyone who has ever googled "why do i feel this way?"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation
July 14, 2021
JAWNY is an artist who has never been afraid to take bold thematic risks; risks that often pay off in spades.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Author:
Carter Fife
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Oliver Malcolm Reflects on the Dark Side of Fame With "Outside"
October 5, 2020
Malcolm channels the larger-than-life failings of rock idols into a striking stripped-back track.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria
June 14, 2021
Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]
September 12, 2022
"It’s the album of the year."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Rosie Darling Enters Her ‘Golden Age’ With New EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022
Darling's sophomore effort keeps her emotions at the forefront as she navigates the isolation of a two-year pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive's "the car" Is an Infectious Joyride Through Imagined Deception
July 6, 2023
Having first teased the song on Twitter in late 2022, "the car" arrives as a bombastic tale of what if.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Chance Peña Embraces the Journey in 'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming'
September 16, 2024
'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming' delves into themes of personal growth, overcoming internal struggles, and finding strength in adversity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI Lets Her Inner Child Run Free in "whatever u like"
May 2, 2022
"whatever u like" is the perfect soundtrack for sunnier days and minimal responsibility.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Frost Children’s “FLATLINE” Is the Only Thing Keeping My Blood Pumping
February 1, 2023
“FLATLINE” is simultaneously high-energy, hypnotic, and brimming with Yoshi sounds.
Author:
Carter Fife