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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
Get To Know Absolutely Before Her Enticing Tour With Reneé Rapp [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
Bolstered by stunning art direction, Absolutely has a voice that leaps off of tracks with ethereal purpose.
Author:
DJ Connor
NERIAH Gives Her "Reasons to Hate You," But We Only Like Her More For It
August 8, 2025
On this album, NERIAH has crafted a wondrous work that will only deepen with repeat spins, and frankly gives us more reasons to love her.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hear Softcult Soothe the Soul With Calming New Single "Spiralling Out"| THE NOISE
March 25, 2024
Canadian duo Softcult transcend expectations with the release of their latest single, "Spiralling Out."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fine Evokes a Hazy Memory in "I could"
May 1, 2025
"I could" floats along with a transcendent, almost surrealistic quality reminiscent of artists like Mazzy Star.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
From Dorm Room to Country Star: Hudson Westbrook on His Unstoppable Rise [Q&A]
May 1, 2025
In just a year, Westbrook has captivated the country music world.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Felly Gets Personal and Earnest in Latest Album 'Abroxyde' [Q&A]
June 27, 2025
The album features a new sound for Felly, inspired by the indie and alternative music that he grew up listening to.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Indy Brings New Flames to Old Haunts in “Up In Flames (The Wayland)”
July 2, 2025
Up In Flames (The Wayland)” is an instant hit that paints a visceral picture of Indy’s post-breakup experience, one that’s equal parts personal and universal.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Step Inside the Allure of zekiizo, If You Dare [Q&A]
July 18, 2025
Wanting to learn more from this amorphous talent infusing mystery into downtempo pop, we sat down with her in NYC.
Author:
DJ Connor
Coast Through A Dreamy Summer with Kevian Kraemer's "Tan Lines"
August 5, 2025
Kevian Kraemer continues to carve his unique niche in the indie pop landscape with the release of “Tan Lines."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Where’s Jai Deliver a Coming of Age Soundtrack With their Debut Album ‘Fresh Out Of Air’.
July 16, 2025
In a world increasingly oversaturated with calculated algorithms and pre-packaged pop, New Zealand’s Where’s Jai come crashing through with something genuinely refreshing: Fresh Out Of Air.
Author:
Camila Roa