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NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"
April 23, 2019
SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great
April 23, 2019
"This album's all of my past and my present."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cat Clyde's Soaring Vocals Are Timeless in Folky "Bird Bone"
April 22, 2019
Straight out of Stratford, Ontario, is a fresh folk talent who goes by the memorable name of Cat Clyde.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video
April 22, 2019
Being the hopeless romantic he is, 21-year-old FINNEAS is no stranger to broken hearts.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Childish Major - "To My Little Homies" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 22, 2019
You will find traces of Childish Major throughout some of modern-day hip-hop's most pivotal works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zacari Drops "Edamame" and a Rendition of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work"
April 21, 2020
Zacari relishes in moments of tender pop-R&B introspection.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Elroy Challenges the Status Quo on "BONES"
February 9, 2021
The enigmatic Elroy is back with his new single "BONES."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021
Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Postcard Boy's “On The Hillside” Feels Like Walking Through a Dream
April 26, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, “On The Hillside” was well worth the wait.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Almondmilkhunni Embarks on a Sonic Joyride in Debut Album 'Enjoy The Ride'
August 30, 2023
Almondmilkhunni's debut album sees her setting course for soundscapes both familiar and novel.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Beaches Deftly Balance Anthems Alongside Tender Introspection in 'Blame My Ex'
September 18, 2023
'Blame My Ex' is an instant indie rock classic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
The Home Team Hype Themselves Up On New Single "Brag" | THE NOISE
January 26, 2024
Featuring sarcastic yet honest lyrics, the band continues their hot streak of combining rock and pop melodies to create sensational pieces of music that any listener can't help but instantly become a fan of.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Arcy Drive Tease Debut Album With New Single “The Itch”
March 7, 2025
Basking in the uncertainty of the future, this upbeat song draws listeners into the buoyant perspective of Arcy Drive.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau