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Ethereal Folk Provocateur Ha Vay Intoxicates with "Blush"
June 18, 2025
Ha Vay's music, with its deeply personal themes of love and secrecy, creates a profound connection, making us feel understood and part of something larger.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meg Smith Wants the Spotlight in “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous”
June 17, 2025
Presenting itself as nothing less than an anthem for every diva who’s ever practiced their awards speech in the mirror, Meg Smith is perfectly equipped to deliver this song with all the pink hair dye, sequins, and platform boots you could ever ask for.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
renforshort Takes Us Through ‘a girl's experience,’ Track by Track
June 16, 2025
‘a girls experience’ traces an alternative pop course through feelings of nostalgia, desperate crushes, and coming of age.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike Reunite Over Hometown Woes in "Geezer"
June 16, 2025
"Geezer" tells a cautionary tale of how bleak life can be if you don’t live up to your potential.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jahnah Camille Breaks Down Her New Vulnerable EP “My sunny oath!” [Q&A]
June 13, 2025
Before embarking on a run of shows supporting indie darling Blondshell, we chatted with Jahnah about her new music, biggest inspirations, and her vulnerable songwriting process.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kevin Atwater Puts His Spin on Troye Sivan’s “My My My!”
June 13, 2025
Paying tribute to one of the iconic male queer artists that came before him, Atwater accesses a different side of this beloved song.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”
June 13, 2025
The track is both deeply personal and universally comforting, allowing Dora to effortlessly pull listeners into her ethereal universe of quiet introspection.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Leikeli47 Is Finally Taking Off the Mask in 'Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only'
June 13, 2025
Leikeli47 is completely certain of who she is and the power that she holds.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
One Step Closer’s Ryan Savitski on Their First Headline Tour, Embracing Hometown Roots, Fashion Inspirations, and More | The Noise [Q&A]
June 12, 2025
Originating from the bustling Wilkes-Barre scene, home to bands like Title Fight, Tigers Jaw and more, the straight edge rockers One Step Closer are looking to make a name for themselves with their distinct brand of heavy and emotive music.
Author:
Moe Horta
Rising Pop Icon Rose Gray Makes Her US Debut and Teases “Louder, Please” Deluxe [Q&A]
June 10, 2025
We chatted with the rising star about her American debut at Pride before her set, which attracted a crowd of excited festival-goers prepared to get “Wet & Wild” and dance the day away.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly' [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020
Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zico's "Any song" Is Our Latest TikTok-Fueled Obsession
January 28, 2020
#AnySongChallenge
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Penelope Scott, the Artist Giving Your Intrusive Thoughts a Viral Voice
August 28, 2021
Scott had never released music pre-pandemic; now she regularly goes viral with her idiosyncratic sonic think pieces.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Breakout Producer and DJ southstar Gets Our Pulse Racing With 'dunes'
May 23, 2023
'Dunes' is a project built to be experienced in person, amongst the alive, skin-to-skin.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet JELEEL!, the Breakout Star With Unparalleled Energy
May 17, 2022
To listen to JELEEL! is to bear witness to an explosion firsthand.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
maye's Pastel-Colored Music Is a Dream Given Sonic Shape
November 12, 2019
maye has found the perfect formula for crafting music that actually feels like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung