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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
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of Last Week
May 10, 2022
Rewind is back to share some of our favorite music videos of very, very recent memory.
Author:
DJ Connor
Alexander 23 Draws a Masterpiece While Answering Rapid-Fire Questions
September 8, 2022
Sit down with rising star for a quick drawing ❤️
Author:
Ruby Scott
bludnymph's "Watch Me" Is an Alluring Siren's Call
April 26, 2023
bludnymph continues to challenge pop music’s tried and true structure.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
'RELAY' Track by Track Through Jack Vinoy's Latest Album
August 27, 2024
Nashville-based artist and producer, Jack Vinoy walks us through his album, full of colorful collaborations and samples.
Author:
DJ Connor
Alisa Xayalith Celebrates "Boys & Guitars" By Celebrating 5 Rising Artists
September 20, 2024
"I feel a kinship for artists starting over or at the beginning of their new chapter because we’re just all flailing around..."
Author:
Alisa Xayalith
Saiah Builds Momentum With The Punk Anthem "HEART(BREAK)"
July 14, 2020
Arizona based artist Saiah is progressing modern emo, punk, and indie music while maintaining his own unique sound.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Invite You Back to the 70's to Join in the "Double Denim Hop" [Premiere]
August 18, 2020
Welsh quartet Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are back with the exclusive premiere of their video for "Double Denim Hop."
Author:
Mike Olinger
Saint Blonde Returns with "Morningside" [Premiere]
September 24, 2020
Texas band Saint Blonde is back with new single "Morning Side."
Author:
Malc.
Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]
May 20, 2021
Through a tumultuous breakup, apartment fire, and the loss of a dear friend, Leng interprets moments of despair into blissful sonic form.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Baby and the Brain Break Down Their Rapturous Debut Album 'BrainBaby'
September 7, 2021
<i>BrainBaby</i> is a gossipy blur of angsty fun.
Author:
DJ Connor