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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
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021
Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
May 23, 2022
"'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
flowerovlove's 'A Mosh Pit in the Clouds' Is a Coming-of-Age Daydream Come True
November 14, 2022
It’s rare to see someone early in the discovery of themselves be so sure of their sound and truth.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Wallice Announces Forthcoming EP 'Mr Big Shot' With the Thunderous "Best Friend"
April 4, 2023
Every new era of Wallice brings with it marked, praise-worthy growth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Diamond Ray Leaves Us “Dizzy” With Her Debut Single
August 21, 2023
In her debut single, the Kentucky native offers up a perfectly curated blend of 2000’s and contemporary pop and R&B.
Author:
Carter Fife
LIA LIA Channels Her Rage in Riotous New Single "Shut Up!"
July 29, 2024
"shut up!" weaves together alternative music influences, hypermodern internet culture, and blistering punk riffs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ahead of Debut EP, Samara Cyn Hops on a Horse For “Sinner” Visual
October 14, 2024
“Sinner” is an important reminder that few artists, if any, are poised to be “next up” like Samara Cyn is.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Author:
Nicole Céré
88rising, Nilüfer Yanya, ROLE MODEL, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 11, 2019
88rising's new album is here. Check it and all the best new music out in this week's playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stay Over's New Video Is a Reminder That It's Okay to Not Always Feel "Happy" [Premiere]
April 21, 2020
"Asking questions. Searching for answers. Trying to figure myself out. Accepting who I am and being okay with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo