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People I’ve Met’s “For Hire” Is Ostensibly Indie
February 5, 2026
"‘You can’t just have me when you want me.’”
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Dogpark Takes Off the Leash in the Biting 'Corporate Pudding' [Q&A]
February 5, 2026
"We’re trying to reach a point where Dogpark sounds exactly like Dogpark."
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Annabelle Dinda Romanticizes Life Not Romance in 'Some Things Never Leave' [Q&A]
February 4, 2026
"What do I find easier to sing about than talk about… everything. Everything is easier to sing about than talk about."
xaviersobased Comes of Age in His Experimental Debut Album 'Xavier'
February 4, 2026
'Xavier' arrives as 48 minutes of mind-altering magic from one of the most promising acts in hip-hop’s underground space.
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Stanley Simmons Take You on a Mystical Trip in "Body Down" Video [Premiere + Q&A]
February 4, 2026
"I feel like music is slipping back into an era of real albums, but there was a long time where records weren’t really records."
fakemink Sets the Stage For a Global Takeover With 'The Boy who cried Terrified .'
February 3, 2026
fakemink is singlehandedly bringing back the grit of the SoundCloud rap he grew up on, only on a relentlessly propulsive mass scale.
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Mandolin Captures a Palpable Warmth in ‘same feeling, different font’ [Q&A]
February 3, 2026
Leaving an album like 'same feeling, different font on read' is just not an option.
Meels Bridges Past and Present on Sophomore EP, Across the Raccoon Strait
February 1, 2026
After releasing her debut EP in 2024, Meels is ready to bring her newest catalog of “folk country critter songs” to light.
Newcomer Bee Bran Is Goes Through Growing Pains on New Single “To Feel Is To Be"
February 1, 2026
The dreamy, synth-pop track sees the UK singer-songwriter examine a relationship where she and her partner grapple with change.
Georell Magno Shines On Debut Folk-Rock EP 'The Color After The Spark"
February 1, 2026
Exploring his daydreams, heartbreaks, and personal growth, the rising star shows that he is exactly that: a star whose light is finally shining through.
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ViVii Is Stockholm's Effervescent Light that Shines Through the Darkness [Q&A]
July 8, 2019
Their hushed soundscape has been compared to the esteemed Lana Del Rey, but where they differ is found within ViVii's ability to draw listeners in with every romantic note.
Bearcubs' "Overthinking" Will Definitely Have You in Your Head
February 10, 2020
Bearcubs combines versatile production, nostalgic lyricism, and beautifully melodramatic sensibilities.
Pink Sweat$ Takes It to the Next Level in Bluesy "I Know" Ahead of 'Volume II' EP
March 4, 2019
The sultry guitars and soothing percussion underneath his sweet crooning are exactly what we needed to confirm that Pink Sweat$ is worth keeping our eyes on.
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Dean Lewis on Debut Album, Bruce Springsteen, and Self-Care [Q&A]
April 11, 2019
Every song on the album is a narrative of his personal experiences, and the true passion he feels shines through his ingenious songwriting.
Conan Gray's "Checkmate" Hits Like an Adrenaline Shot to a Broken Heart
June 26, 2019
"'Checkmate' is a song that spewed out of me while alone in my bedroom. It took me about four minutes, and I just ugly cried out a whole song..."
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Peach Tree Rascals Try to Find Their Way Through a Terrible Day in "Things Won't Go My Way"
March 30, 2020
"In the end, we're all just trying our best and it's about acknowledging that."
Kaash Paige Honors Eight Years of "Thinkin Bout You" With "Frank Ocean"
April 17, 2020
Paige not only delivers a dreamlike ode to "Thinkin Bout You" but cements her place in tomorrow's R&B landscape.
RINI Performs Live From Home | All Eyes On(line)
May 21, 2020
Live from home, RINI brings his velvety smooth R&B directly to you.
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Lauren Sanderson Accepts the Love She Deserves in "Frustrated" [Premiere]
August 13, 2020
Lauren Sanderson's new single "Frustrated" puts a moody hue on the alt-pop sound she does so well.