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Djo Takes Aim at a Fame-Obsessed World in "Basic Being Basic"
January 29, 2025
"It's kind of a shot fired to anyone who's trying to be of the moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tate McRae Takes Us on an Entrancing Joyride in “Sports car”
January 29, 2025
“Sports car” is catchy, sultry, and oh-so-sexy.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Eem Triplin’s “MISS ME?” Is a Hypnotic Descent Into the Fog of Feeling
January 29, 2025
Eem Triplin, in "MISS ME?," is as real as it gets.
Author:
René Cobar
Sienna Spiro Muses on the What Ifs in "BUTTERFLY EFFECT"
January 27, 2025
The stirring ballad arrives alongside the announcement of Spiro's debut EP,
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
horsegiirL Gallops From the Stable to the Dance Floor in 'v.i.p - very important pony'
January 27, 2025
horsegiirL is uplifting and intoxicating, while equally obscure and impossible to understand.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Trousdale Releases Soulful Lead Single “Growing Pains”
January 27, 2025
In “Growing Pains” and throughout their discography, Trousdale holds femininity and fun close.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Bea and Her Business on Her First U.S. Tour, Embroidered Jean Jackets, and Early-in-life Competitiveness [Q&A]
January 26, 2025
We got the behind-the-scenes scoop from the rising pop artist on her first musical excursion to the states.
Author:
Katherine Cardinale
Hope Tala Reminds Us to Rise from the Ashes in “Phoenix”
January 25, 2025
The resounding single brings us one step closer to Hope Tala's debut album, "Hope Handwritten."
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Kacy Hill's "Time's Up" Is An Organic and Hard-Hitting Anomaly of True Collaboration
January 25, 2025
Touched by prolific artists like 6LACK, Ryan Beatty, and Jim-E Stack, this song flows with different pulses of inspiration.
Author:
Giselle Libby
grentperez Looks to His Past For the Storied 'When We Were Younger'
June 6, 2023
"'When We Were Younger' is a collection of music, each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families, and friendship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Cardin Gives Herself the Love She Deserves in '99 Nights'
August 25, 2023
The sophomore effort from Cardin is equal parts vulnerable and heartfelt.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cleo Sol's 'Gold' Feels Like a Sonic Rebirth
October 2, 2023
Exploring themes of love, religion, and self-actualization, this project is a baptism.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Noga Erez's "Godmother" Is a Sultry Rejection of Genre Prescriptions
August 22, 2024
Comfortable creating earnest discomfort in her lyrics, Noga is an artist revered by other artists.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author:
Precious Kato
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on 'Last Birthday'
October 4, 2021
<i>Last Birthday</i> plays out with all the infectious euphoria of someone reaching emotional clarity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Embraces the Chaos in Her Head in "If You Want To" Video
April 12, 2019
"I feel like there's not a lot of music that explores subjects which are quite scary to talk about... but it's okay to have intimidating feelings."
Author:
Alyssa Yung