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Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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
Priya Ragu Proves Music Is a Universal Language With "Chicken Lemon Rice"
February 10, 2021
Tamil-Swiss artist Priya Ragu has released her latest single, "Chicken Lemon Rice," the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut song, "Good Love 2.0."
Author:
Jordan Shickman
In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]
June 3, 2021
AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author:
DJ Connor
Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"
January 13, 2023
“Belly” is a declaration on the war against stagnancy."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
poptropicaslutz! Celebrate the World's Most Celebrated Taboo in "Sierra Echo X-Ray"
January 12, 2023
"It touches on the 'half-baked' attempts at intimacy you experience growing up."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallice Reveals Debut Album, "The Jester," Plus Passionfruit Martinis and Limited Edition Merch Mugs [Q&A]
November 15, 2024
While Wallice’s sound has always been earnest, crafty & self aware, this work is at its best, ensuring "The Jester" in our must-listen albums of the year.
Author:
DJ Connor
SOAK Finds Humor In Heartbreak with Dreamy Single, "Valentine Shmalentine"
February 8, 2019
"It's a dystopia that I've created in my brain: me on the inside, processed into a pretend location."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Soulful Jazz & Hip Hop Supergroup, The Chess Club, Returns With "Not A Fan" [PREMIERE]
March 6, 2019
A lighthearted alternative hip hop song masterfully written and produced by Abhi The Nomad, Simon Jefferis and Natty Reeves.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Willow, King Princess, Alec Benjamin, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 19, 2019
With everyone from Beyoncé to Peppa Pig dropping music, where do you even start? Well, here.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Huck Is Ready for "Primetime" With New Single [PREMIERE]
August 1, 2019
Listen to the exclusive premiere of Huck's groovy new single "Primetime"
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray