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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
Lisa Remar Craves Love After a Long Wait in “WOKE UP EARLY”
May 9, 2023
"WOKE UP EARLY” narrates the eagerness for love after reflective isolation
Author:
Chloe Liz
Wayside's Return Was Worth The Wait With Massive Double-Single Release
July 20, 2023
Nearly two and a half years after their impressive debut album 'Shine On To Me,' Wayside makes a massive statement with their new double-single "Parallax Error" and "Asymmetry."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Huron John Ends Two-Year Hiatus, Drops “JUST ME & FRIENDS” and Album Announcement
August 23, 2023
“JUST ME & FRIENDS” is a love letter to honesty and pure connection in the pursuit of spiritual harmony.
Author:
Carter Fife
DPR IAN Turns Madness Into Art in ‘Dear Insanity…’ EP
October 9, 2023
DPR IAN cuts no corners on quality, storytelling, nor the intricate art of building a universe.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
PROM Set Themselves Free in Lush New Single Ahead Of 'Private Dream' EP
January 30, 2024
"We never want to repeat the same project twice, and this one felt like the next progression into what we always wanted PROM to sound like."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BETWEEN FRIENDS Gets Moody in Eye-Capturing "u can still come over" Video
February 27, 2019
"... we had a finished product that not only felt true to the mood of the song but also reminded us of what we love the most about creating art, doing it between friends."
Author:
Andra Nechita
Noah Cunane's "Everybody Changes" Is a Jaw-Dropping Ballad of Heartbreak & Loss
September 27, 2019
With this return to his roots, Cunane made clear that this track may be his most personal to date.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'
April 30, 2021
Whether you like to go out and listen to Ariana Grande, or sit in your room meditating to Merzbow, <i> Wrestling</i> is a masterclass in forward-thinking pop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Jon Vinyl's "Told You" Is the Soundtrack to Your Makeup Sex
May 21, 2021
Vinyl's cathartic songwriting and captivating voice shine throughout every moment of "Told You."
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Slush Puppy Makes an Existential, Transfixing Return With "Billboard"
March 7, 2023
"Billboard" is a noted maturation for the young, rising star.
Author:
Abby Kenna