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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
Take a 3-Minute "Vacation" with Johnny Stimson's Soulful Pop Righteousness [PREMIERE]
May 22, 2019
Stimson's silky vocals and atmospheric guitars are exactly what attracts us to his timeless sound.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Author:
Jess Myers
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Top That Track's Got Your Playlist For the Apocalypse in "The End Is Nigh"
March 11, 2020
Precious and Dave put together songs to make your self-quarantine go by faster.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]
July 15, 2020
Dana Williams is ready to unveil yet another fruit of her labor, a new single titled "Knife."
Author:
Precious Kato
Oranj Goodman's "Purple Glitter" Sparks Acceptance [Premiere]
August 19, 2020
Pacific Northwest native Oranj Goodman has so much to say, and he's ready to say it.
Author:
Precious Kato
Cosette's Futuristic 'Gameboy' Is a Powerful Debut Full of Risks and Rewards
March 19, 2021
Following over a year of sporadic singles, Nashville-based pop artist Cosette returns with her debut EP 'Gameboy.'
Author:
Carter Fife
11 Questions With Annalise Azadian on Her New Single "Bad Bitch" [Q&A]
September 27, 2022
Azadian explains to us exactly what makes a bad bitch a bad bitch.
Author:
DJ Connor
PVRIS Release Fiery Angst-Ridden Single "Good Enemy" | THE NOISE
April 13, 2023
Genre-flipping pop-rock band PVRIS continue to keep listeners on the edge of their seats with the release of their latest single, "Good Enemy."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Live From The Shed: Grave Secrets, Cheridomingo, New Aesthetic [WATCH] | THE NOISE
October 15, 2024
Trying to replicate that feeling of stumbling into a dark dive bar in the middle of the night or finding a hidden side stage at a nearby festival and discovering your next favorite band, this is The Noise’s brand new video series Live From The Shed.
Author:
Jimmy Smith