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The Moth & The Flame's Triumphant Return Has "Only Just Begun" [PREMIERE]
January 17, 2019
An entrancing explosion of alternative rock, the new single will make you appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life's generous offerings.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
YUNGBLUD Invites You to His Grandma's for a Cup of Tea in "Loner" Video
January 17, 2019
"Loner" is a brilliant reminder that no matter what heights YUNGBLUD may climb to in the years to come, he will always be that slightly mischievous kid out of Doncaster.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
If "You Don't Know" Loyle Carner Yet, Now Is the Time to Get Familiar
January 17, 2019
Existing between an old school hip-hop flow and spoken word poetry, every time Carner hits the track feels like a remarkably impactful moment.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kid Bloom Doesn't "Sugarcoat" With Bittersweet New Single [PREMIERE]
January 17, 2019
"Its concept is melancholy, but you can't help but feel happy when you hear it; like being at a relative's wedding on acid."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Meet The Songwriter Behind Lele Pons's Latin Pop Hit, "Celoso" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 17, 2019
"I personally think it's just such an easy record. It's not overly complicated, and even though it's in Spanish, it still feels good to people that don't speak the language."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Mark Evich Drizzles Soul Over Sizzling New Single, "Stuck"
January 17, 2019
"It was inspired by Robert Glasper's rendition of 'Letter to Hermione' by David Bowie."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Minke Channels Her Inner Ariana Grande in "Too Late"
January 16, 2019
"This was a moment after a bad break up that I needed to get out my system...Thank you, next."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
FRENSHIP and Yoke Lore Reclaim Their Originality with "Wanted A Name"
January 16, 2019
"With this song we didn't try to think about genres or influences - we just let it happen."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
SWMRS Delivers a Bout of VHS-Era Punk Nostalgia With "Trashbag Baby" Video
January 15, 2019
SWMRS delivers just what punk rock needs right now.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly' [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020
Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zico's "Any song" Is Our Latest TikTok-Fueled Obsession
January 28, 2020
#AnySongChallenge
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Penelope Scott, the Artist Giving Your Intrusive Thoughts a Viral Voice
August 28, 2021
Scott had never released music pre-pandemic; now she regularly goes viral with her idiosyncratic sonic think pieces.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Breakout Producer and DJ southstar Gets Our Pulse Racing With 'dunes'
May 23, 2023
'Dunes' is a project built to be experienced in person, amongst the alive, skin-to-skin.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet JELEEL!, the Breakout Star With Unparalleled Energy
May 17, 2022
To listen to JELEEL! is to bear witness to an explosion firsthand.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
maye's Pastel-Colored Music Is a Dream Given Sonic Shape
November 12, 2019
maye has found the perfect formula for crafting music that actually feels like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung