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On 'CHROMATOPIA', NoMBe Rediscovers Himself [Q&A]
May 12, 2021
"Nobody's 100% purely masculine. We're all somewhere on the spectrum. The way blue becomes turquoise slowly, or becomes teal."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy
May 11, 2021
Leonne sounds like the secret lovechild between Sango and Grimes in a universe where Elon Musk doesn't exist.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'
May 11, 2021
Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author:
DJ Connor
Fiji Blue on All the 'Reasons You Should Care' About the Duo's Debut EP [Q&A]
May 10, 2021
"There's so many reasons you should care. It's right there in the title."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"
May 7, 2021
"Naples" sees Brevin Kim synthesizing brooding pop music with hard-hitting hip-hop percussion.
Author:
Carter Fife
Raye Robinson Is Left Counting Petals on Debut Track "Daisies"
May 7, 2021
"Daisies" is the perfect track to listen to if you need a little extra spring in your step and some dewy, zesty fun.
Author:
Joe Beer
Theo Kandel Tackles the Circular Nature of Heartbreak in "I Don't Wanna Think About That"
May 7, 2021
"I Don't Wanna Think About That" touches on self-navigation and the decoding of emotions when a romantic relationship comes to an end.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
goodboy noah's Debut EP 'nice' Is the Finest Selection of Hors D'oeuvres
May 7, 2021
<i>nice</i> arrives just in time for summer.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
SAIAH Teams Up with guardin to Bring New Life to "3NIGHTS"
May 7, 2021
"3NIGHTS" is a reaffirmation of SAIAH and guardin's impeccable artistic chemistry.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Oliver Malcolm Reflects on the Dark Side of Fame With "Outside"
October 5, 2020
Malcolm channels the larger-than-life failings of rock idols into a striking stripped-back track.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria
June 14, 2021
Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]
September 12, 2022
"It’s the album of the year."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Rosie Darling Enters Her ‘Golden Age’ With New EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022
Darling's sophomore effort keeps her emotions at the forefront as she navigates the isolation of a two-year pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive's "the car" Is an Infectious Joyride Through Imagined Deception
July 6, 2023
Having first teased the song on Twitter in late 2022, "the car" arrives as a bombastic tale of what if.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Chance Peña Embraces the Journey in 'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming'
September 16, 2024
'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming' delves into themes of personal growth, overcoming internal struggles, and finding strength in adversity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI Lets Her Inner Child Run Free in "whatever u like"
May 2, 2022
"whatever u like" is the perfect soundtrack for sunnier days and minimal responsibility.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Frost Children’s “FLATLINE” Is the Only Thing Keeping My Blood Pumping
February 1, 2023
“FLATLINE” is simultaneously high-energy, hypnotic, and brimming with Yoshi sounds.
Author:
Carter Fife