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Keep Celebrating Black Music with Top That Track & TeaMarrr
June 16, 2020
Join Teamarr on Top That Track this week as they kick off their Celebrate Black Music series.
Author:
Precious Kato
Natalie Schlabs Wants You to "Go Outside" (Safely!) [Premiere]
June 16, 2020
Natalie Schlabs' new single "Go Outside" is the perfect indie soundtrack to a summer afternoon.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"
June 16, 2020
The Brooklyn-based band, Sedona, is able to captivate listeners on every track through grand production that pushes indie-pop in a more nostalgic rock direction.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Baseball Game Makes A Captivating Debut With the Idyllic "Woman"
June 16, 2020
Carpenter and Bennett - who perform as Baseball Game - are making their grand entrance with the captivating, "Woman."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
It's Zella Day's "Game," And We're Playing It
June 15, 2020
The enigmatic Zella Day has returned with the anthemic "My Game."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Liza Anne Unleashes Her Inner Empath On "I Wanna Be There"
June 15, 2020
Liza Anne's take on mental health and self-awareness is a bright one. In her latest single, "I Wanna Be There", the Nashville native turns her own struggles into vivid soundscapes with intense lyrical depth.
Author:
Precious Kato
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dua Saleh, RMR, Kiana Ledé, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 12, 2020
This Friday features a #NowWatching playlist filled with amazing voices from the BIPOC community and beyond. From Dua Saleh's powerful ROSETTA, to Kiana Ledé's open letter to the president, to a new jazzy tune from Jorja Smith, this week's playlist is a perfect soundtrack for your weekend.
Author:
Malc.
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
emawk Breathes New Life Into Breezy R&B
January 29, 2021
It's the first of many new tunes to come from emawk, and what a bold re-entry onto the scene!
Author:
Precious Kato
Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"
April 1, 2021
"Counting Losses" is a track that is just as meditative as it is energetic.
Author:
Carter Fife
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Holly Humberstone Navigates the Pitfalls of Catching Feelings For a Friend in "Sleep Tight"
May 3, 2022
"This song takes me back to that time of what felt like no consequences and impending heartbreak."
Author:
Kelly Park
Enigmatic Artist niina's "miss me" Is a Euphoric Ode to Rediscovering Your Worth
May 16, 2022
"miss me" is akin to a spiritual self-realization gleamed in the otherworldly haze of a dimly lit house party or underground club.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem
August 25, 2023
“Basically, it’s the saddest song I’ve ever written dressed up in a happy song’s clothes.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
Actress Vera Farmiga and The Yagas Channel Nightmarish Imagery For Haunting New Single "She's Walking Down" | THE NOISE
February 24, 2025
From terrifying moviegoers with the beloved 'Conjuring' series to now offering haunting synth rock courtesy of her new band The Yagas, Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga cannot be stopped.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Yellow Days Sultry Vocal Proves "It's Real Love" We're Feeling
July 11, 2019
"I can talk about my feelings 'til the sun goes down."
Author:
Brady Moses
Elohim Blows Us Away With 'Reimagined: Live at Hollywood Forever'
November 19, 2019
Whoever said that true beauty cannot be captured has obviously never listened to Elohim's 'Reimagined: Live at Hollywood Forever.'
Author:
Bianca Brown
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" Is the Confluence of Classic Influence and Modern Flair
November 18, 2020
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" is the meeting point of classic rock influence and fresh, soulful groove.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer