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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
Cat Clyde Narrates an Unconventional Love Story in Soulful "All the Black"
February 11, 2019
Cat Clyde's powerfully haunting vocals shine through in her latest single.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'
April 16, 2020
In his impeccable debut album, the West Atlanta rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but the traditional rules of hip-hop.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jean Dawson's "POWER FREAKS" Is a Masterful Collage of Sound and Emotion
April 9, 2020
Dawson's music is a targeted endorphin rush.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Army, The Navy's 'Fruit For Flies' Plays Out Like Sonic Poetry
March 14, 2024
With its otherworldly soundscapes, angelic vocals, and poetic lyrics, 'Fruit For Flies' is akin to a waking dream.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Men I Trust Return to Form in “Ring of Past”
February 21, 2023
"Ring of Past” is a perfect display of Men I Trust’s affinity for retrofuturism and clever songwriting.
Author:
Carter Fife
Summer Salt's Sun-Soaked 'Honeyweed' EP Is the Perfect Summer Soundtrack
July 15, 2019
Austin-based indie surf-rock group Summer Salt has released their new Honeyweed EP just in time to help us forget about the scorching July heat.
Author:
Jess Myers
Enny Snags Jorja Smith for the "Peng Black Girls" Remix
December 22, 2020
At the top of the month, Enny, a South East London rapper & singer released a very crucial remix of her third single "Peng Black Girls," featuring British R&B songstress Jorja Smith.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Meet Yard Act, the Blueprint For the New Wave of Post-Punk
April 21, 2022
Biting commentary on greed, privilege, and existentialism builds the exoskeleton of this wildly exciting UK act.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet EASHA, the Stanford Student Crafting Blissful Bedroom Pop
June 30, 2022
EASHA is the artist we’re craving right now, ripping pages out of all of our journals and setting our secrets free.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene