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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 Reiki Ruawai in 10 Questions or Less
February 27, 2025
Reiki Ruawai is a bona fide talent making waves in New Zealand’s eclectic music scene.
PinkPantheress Delivers a Transatlantic Earworm With "Stateside"
April 28, 2025
"Stateside" may just be PinkPantheress' best single yet.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
JESSIA Reflects in New Anthem “Moved Around You”
April 6, 2025
JESSIA pulls you into the track's raw, emotional gravity using her signature blend of blunt honesty and addictive pop melodies.
Author:
Ally Rincon
Outside Lands 2025: 5 Acts to Catch in The Bay this Weekend
August 6, 2025
These are five stars in the making.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Home Team Drop Exhilarating Music Video for "Somebody Else's Face" Featuring Oliver Baxxter | THE NOISE
March 27, 2025
The accompanying music video further elevates the track's infectious sound and energy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Miso Extra Brings POP to Life in Debut Album “Earcandy” (Q&A)
May 19, 2025
For fans of bubblegum pop rejoice, we’ve found a new obsession for your listening pleasure.
Author:
Giselle Libby
VC Pines' ‘Viole(n)t Colour’ EP Is the Soft Behind Rough Edges [Q&A]
June 3, 2025
We chatted with the South London artist about stretching, burning out, and the potential to be the tallest pine in the forest.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Beaches Navigate Heartbreak in New Single “Touch Myself”
June 27, 2025
Everyone’s favorite girl group, The Beaches, have done it yet again with their latest single, “Touch Myself,” an extremely candid take on a breakup.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
KATSEYE Delivers a Collection of 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS'
July 4, 2025
With 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' KATSEYE redefines itself as a fearless, boundary-pushing group.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Get To Know Sure Boy in 10 Questions or Less
August 18, 2024
Sure Boy, the notoriously cool indie-rock trio hailing from Aotearoa New Zealand, is making waves with their electrifying blend of punchy riffs, powerhouse vocals, and introspective songwriting.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas