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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
Who Is New Rules?
November 11, 2022
Get to know the UK trio with a stadium-sized sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Buppy.'s "comfort, texas" Hits Like a Sucker Punch of Pure Nostalgia
July 13, 2023
The rising star is creating music squarely on his terms.
Author:
Jake Selvey
The Home Team Release Infectious Pop-Infused Single "Loud" | THE NOISE
December 4, 2023
The band's experimental nature is showcased as they seamlessly blend staple sounds with a funky journey that captivates long-standing fans and newcomers alike.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Teens In Trouble Wanna Know What You're Listening To On "Playlist" | THE NOISE
January 19, 2024
The track is a sun-dappled, high-energy effort that highlights the band's ability to create achingly relatable music
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Liana Flores, Bossa-Pop's Latest Flower in Full Bloom
June 11, 2024
Only three singles into her debut album, Flores has already charmed us into loving her ethereal world.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Tennyson Sets Out for a Welcomed Departure in "Wintersleep"
February 8, 2019
The poignant tenderness Tennyson instills in "Wintersleep" is akin to being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter day.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mom Tudie's "Heavey" Is A SoundCloud Collab Success Story [PREMIERE]
April 24, 2019
"It felt like I had found some real hidden talent, so I'm really happy people get to hear this."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Blimes Gets Personal and Intimate in "Under My Skin"
December 12, 2019
Meet Blimes, the rapper, singer, and songwriter who can do it all.
Author:
Precious Kato
Guapdad 4000 Performs Live From Home | All Eyes On(line)
August 20, 2020
Live from home, Guapdad 4000 brings us the best in scam raps.
Author:
Malc.