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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
Jean Dawson Rises From the Ashes in '"XCAPE", PT. 1 JEAN DAWSON AS PHOENIX'
May 11, 2023
The only thing that we can expect from Dawson is that we’ll never know what to expect from him.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dustin Kensrue Walks Down Memory Lane On Alt-Country Solo Single “Death Valley Honeymoon”
February 7, 2024
The track details the wild but true story of how Kensrue's grandparents met and recounts their honeymoon in the seemingly unlikely destination of Death Valley.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
What Red Bull Music Festival LA Event Should You Go To Based on Your Weirdly Specific Tastes?
January 31, 2019
In its sophomore year, Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles is set to return this February bigger and better than ever.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alt-Pop Band Armors Embraces the Rain in "Human Touch" Video [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
Armors' first-ever music video was well worth the wait.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
With Only Three Official Releases, Bennett Has Us Seeing Stars [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 25, 2019
Transparency has always been at the forefront of Bennett's music, making it only right that she shares with listeners the pitfalls she is encountering as her notoriety grows.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019
After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Maràas, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Rodney Chrome Is the Black Queer Artist Carving His Own Path Forward [Q&A]
May 31, 2022
"You gotta walk into a room and act like you own it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives
June 6, 2023
“Spring Bug” is a dreamy, euphoric experience, akin to a half-formed memory in the making.
Author:
Abby Kenna
FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
'Suburban Dictionary' is a deep dive into the discontent of growing up through the lens of the suburban teenager, honing in on an emo-tinged view of entrapment and boredom.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon