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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
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
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
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
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
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
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
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
'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
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
emawk Breathes New Life Into Breezy R&B
January 29, 2021
It's the first of many new tunes to come from emawk, and what a bold re-entry onto the scene!
Author:
Precious Kato
Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"
April 1, 2021
"Counting Losses" is a track that is just as meditative as it is energetic.
Author:
Carter Fife
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Holly Humberstone Navigates the Pitfalls of Catching Feelings For a Friend in "Sleep Tight"
May 3, 2022
"This song takes me back to that time of what felt like no consequences and impending heartbreak."
Author:
Kelly Park
Enigmatic Artist niina's "miss me" Is a Euphoric Ode to Rediscovering Your Worth
May 16, 2022
"miss me" is akin to a spiritual self-realization gleamed in the otherworldly haze of a dimly lit house party or underground club.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem
August 25, 2023
“Basically, it’s the saddest song I’ve ever written dressed up in a happy song’s clothes.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
Actress Vera Farmiga and The Yagas Channel Nightmarish Imagery For Haunting New Single "She's Walking Down" | THE NOISE
February 24, 2025
From terrifying moviegoers with the beloved 'Conjuring' series to now offering haunting synth rock courtesy of her new band The Yagas, Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga cannot be stopped.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Yellow Days Sultry Vocal Proves "It's Real Love" We're Feeling
July 11, 2019
"I can talk about my feelings 'til the sun goes down."
Author:
Brady Moses
Elohim Blows Us Away With 'Reimagined: Live at Hollywood Forever'
November 19, 2019
Whoever said that true beauty cannot be captured has obviously never listened to Elohim's 'Reimagined: Live at Hollywood Forever.'
Author:
Bianca Brown
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" Is the Confluence of Classic Influence and Modern Flair
November 18, 2020
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" is the meeting point of classic rock influence and fresh, soulful groove.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer