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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
Mae Muller Is No Man's "Therapist"
January 24, 2020
"We are not here to teach men how to behave, we are not their mothers, or their therapists..."
Author:
Janette Ayub
Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022
Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Have Mercy Return With The Release Of Long-Awaited Self-Titled EP [Track by Track] | The Noise
August 26, 2022
When the world shut down in March 2020, it took Have Mercy's victory lap with it. Then, everything changed.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
grouptherapy. Is Staying True to Themselves as They Bring the "FUNKFEST" [Q&A]
April 26, 2023
We sit down with the dynamic trio striving to make a sound all their own.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Dora Jar Is Comfortably in Pain on New Single "Lagoon"
January 26, 2022
"I want to leave the door ajar in my imagination. Let light seep through the crack."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gorgeous Make a "Divine" Offering With Standout Debut Single
March 11, 2022
Gorgeous make a heavenly first impression.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Let Ray Laurél's "Coconut Perfume" Score Your Summer Fling
July 7, 2022
“I romanticize my life on a daily basis, it’s fun but pretty tiring."
Author:
Dillon Stave
Issue 02: New Year, New Zine
January 18, 2023
We're kicking off the new year with a look back and a look forward at some of tomorrow's stars.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
LØLØ and Maggie Lindemann Unite the Freaks and Geeks on "debbie downer"
February 10, 2022
LØLØ is cementing herself as a central pillar of the pop-punk revival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon