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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
Strawberry Generation Reflect on a Wistful Summer in "Miss Me"
August 29, 2022
“Miss Me” embodies the transition of changing seasons and sentiments in one sun-drenched song.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Sports Team, Like All of Us, Are Looking For Fulfillment [Q&A]
September 28, 2022
"Is this brilliant? Or have we just made this hell for ourselves?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sophia Galaté's "Should I Tell You" Is Complicatedly Delicate
December 5, 2023
Galaté's voice is warm even when describing the cold conduct of a past flame in this raw new single.
Author:
DJ Connor
Maggie Lindemann Cracks Open Her Mind For the World to See in 'HEADSPLIT'
March 12, 2024
HEADSPLIT marks a new era for Lindemann, one that sees the rising star more assured in her identity and voice than ever before.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Suzanne Sheer Makes Music For "All the Bad Bitches With a Little Bit of Trauma" [Q&A]
July 3, 2024
We sit down with the soul songstress to talk social media, alchemizing anger, and the importance of female friendships.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Andy Suzuki & The Method's "Medicine" Is Here To Help You Survive Flu Season
January 10, 2019
The NYC-based songwriting duo Andy Suzuki & The Method are back with the lead single, "Medicine", from their new project Alibi.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
The Track of the Summer Arrives Early in Whethan and Bearson's "Win You Over"
April 2, 2019
Spring may have just begun, but this is the joy of dancing in the summer given sonic form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Morgan Saint on Aliens, Shadowhunters, and Her Awkward Phases | Quick 6
April 4, 2019
Learn a thing or six about Morgan Saint who is opening for LÉON on her upcoming tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
KIITA Entrances Us All with Deathly Lullaby, "Temptation" [PREMIERE]
July 30, 2019
Dreamy yet dangerous, the new release entrances and entices its listeners.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Dad's Safehaven Is "Smash Bros" [Premiere]
December 3, 2019
Your new favorite 2-D e-girl delivers an impassioned ode to one of the best Switch games.
Author:
Precious Kato