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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
Ethel Cain's 'Perverts' Is a Challenging Portrait of a Haunted Artist
January 13, 2025
'Perverts' is heartbreaking, raw, and unapologetic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sienna Spiro Explores Duality in Impressive Debut EP 'SINK NOW, SWIM LATER'
February 26, 2025
SINK NOW, SWIM LATER arrives as Spiro continues her steady rise to music stardom
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rahli Pays Tribute to His Loved Ones in "Ooh Child"
December 11, 2019
Hip-hop newcomer Rahli is taking on a much smoother and raw persona.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dirtsa Offers Global Perspective on "Sic Parvis Magna"
February 5, 2021
Dirtsa is continually evolving and her new single "Sic Parvis Magna" is her best yet.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Petticoat's 'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism
May 7, 2021
<i>Hedon</i> is Petticoat's bold self-introduction to the modern pop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Roe Kapara Makes Label Debut With Sunny Single "Better Off" | The Noise
February 3, 2023
Los Angeles-based musician Roe Kapara celebrates his signing to Epitaph Records with the release of his brand new single "Better Off." The artist's label debut is full of dynamic summery sonics and serves as an ode to a toxic, codependent relationship with razor-sharp lyricism.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexx Bean Says He's "Right Where You Left Me" On Explosive New Single
May 19, 2023
Rising pop-punk rocker Alexx Bean continues to pave the way for himself on his latest high-energy single, "Right Where You Left Me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ūla Becomes the Star of the Show in "god complex"
July 19, 2023
Inspired by My Chemical Romance and late '90s punk grunge, Ūla's latest outing is anthemic in nature.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tessa Violet and Frances Forever "Play With Fire" in Sultry New Single
August 16, 2023
The new rendition of the standout single sees Frances Forever adding their indie pop flair.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cassadee Pope’s Homecoming: Rediscovering Her Roots And All Things ‘Hereditary’ (Q&A) | THE NOISE
July 18, 2024
With three long years since her last full-length release, Cassadee Pope has returned to the genre where she laid her Hey Monday roots with her new passionate pop-punk-inspired project, 'Hereditary.'
Author:
Moe Horta