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Rook Monroe Continues His Winning Streak on "Honey"
November 6, 2020
"'Honey' is about finding light in situations where there isn't any."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Bree Runway Has Arrived
November 6, 2020
With the release of her latest EP '2000AND4EVA,' we caught up with the destructive pop artist to talk about her signature sound, her experiences with colorism, performing for Michelle Obama, and more.
Author:
Malc.
Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Are Virtual Concerts the Future of Live Music? Omar Apollo Live From Paisley Park
November 3, 2020
Concerts and concert reviews look a lot different in 2020.
Author:
Emily Smith
Ella Collier Is a Pop Star on the Rise
November 2, 2020
Ella Collier's new single, "cinderella," is a bold statement.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
abrahamblue Is Nostalgic and Vocally Breathtaking on His Debut EP
November 2, 2020
Pop and R&B newcomer abrahamblue is clearly doing what he was born to do.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
little luna Presents a Moving Sonic Offering in "shift & go: cinematic"
November 2, 2020
"shift & go: cinematic" brings forth a new and tangible depth to Little Luna's debut song.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching
November 2, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Brevin Kim Rejects Tradition on 'no less than three'
October 31, 2020
Brevin Kim perfectly toe the line between accessibility and boundary-pushing experimentation.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Ella Thompson Takes Us Through ‘Domino,’ Track By Track
November 28, 2023
Ella Thompson walks us through her wistfully longing debut album, 'Domino.'
Author:
DJ Connor
Weston Estate Lose Themselves in the Toxic Infatuation of "Petra"
June 21, 2024
"Petra explores the idea of finding solace, or yourself, in another person in a way that is not healthy or genuine for either party."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"To me this is a straight up pop song about bumping into a past love."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Mokita Electrifies Heartbreak in "Til I Don't" [PREMIERE]
April 12, 2019
Mokita captures the emotional dichotomy of heartbreak to wondrous effect.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Blossoms Go Straight for the Heartstrings in "The Keeper" Visual
November 26, 2019
Shot entirely on Super 8 film, Blossoms' new video has us asking who is our "keeper?"
Author:
Precious Kato
Weekly Roundup: Duckwrth Helps Us "Find A Way", and More of the Best New Music
July 10, 2020
A weekly roundup of music, news, and videos.
Author:
Malc.
danny orange Is Infectious and Charismatic on "Expensive"
October 8, 2020
"Expensive" is a release from director Daniel Jordan K under his alias danny orange and is just as colorful and exciting as the videos he directs.
Author:
Tyler Borland
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott
It "Ain't No Secret" That Hablot Brown's Latest Track Is an Undeniable Vibe
October 7, 2019
Hablot Brown remains one of the most polished neo-soul acts in the scene today.
Author:
Kristin Robinson