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Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"
November 4, 2024
“The Ring of Fire” “explores the dangerous allure of giving yourself completely to someone or something, even when you know it might destroy you."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Amble Brings Us Back Down to Earth in 'The Commons'
November 4, 2024
'The Commons' is a moving exploration of grief and loss
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Declan McKenna Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With "Champagne" and "That's Life"
October 31, 2024
The vibrant psych-pop offerings hint at the artist's penchant for exploration.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”
October 31, 2024
“Flash in the Pan” demonstrates self-awareness, natural magnetism, and raw power.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Luvcat's Marries Camp & Class in "He's My Man" [Q&A]
October 30, 2024
Enigmatic, whimsical, and full of theatrics, witnessing the rise of Luvcat feels like the beginning of something special.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Pool Girl Plays the "Trophy Wife" On Her Debut EP [Q&A]
October 30, 2024
Fitted in lo-fi retro synths and dreamy pop vocals, Pool Girl's EP 'Trophy Wife' flaunts a singular sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Peach Pit Soars to Daring New Heights in “Magpie”
October 29, 2024
'Magpie' is a love letter to creative experimentation, defying genre conventions and pushing the boundaries of indie rock.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Ashe and Suki Waterhouse Dive Into Existential Psychedelia in “Pushing Daisies”
October 29, 2024
“Pushing Daisies” seamlessly traps listeners in a dream-like haze through an addictive yet melancholy melody.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]
October 29, 2024
Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author:
DJ Connor
BIZZY Gets a Taste of Her Own Medicine "Tastes Like Shit"
October 28, 2024
"This song is me realizing I’ve been the bad guy before.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
BEL's "Cold Brew" Is For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt the Pain of Being Ghosted
June 9, 2023
"It’s a song about trying to be the ‘chill girl’ and trying to act totally unfazed even though I was actually really hurt.”
Author:
Ali Wu
Weathers Personifies the Inner Demons of Success in "Dirty Money" [PREMIERE]
January 31, 2019
"We wanted to...have a different take on mental health with that being the route of being successful and the internal battle fighting your inner demons such as greed, arrogance, and envy."
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Ady Suleiman Turned His Voice Memos into Brilliant Neo-Soul 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' Mixtape [Q&A]
April 9, 2019
If soulful melodies are your cup of tea, then 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' is your invitation to Suleiman's tasty world of custard cream biscuits.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Clairo's "Closer to You" Is an Anesthetic for Growing Pains
June 28, 2019
While Clairo's earlier work evokes the starry-eyed daydreams of a teen with a long road ahead, "Closer to You" feels like we've opened a door into the more shadowy recesses of the singer's mind.
Author:
Brady Moses
Death Stranding Brings Praise, Disappointment, and an Impressive Musical Score
November 8, 2019
Is Death Stranding the best-scored walking simulator of the decade?
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Huron John Is Up to Something in 'Apocalypse Wow, Vol. 1'
February 13, 2020
In this saturated space, it is refreshing to see something this wickedly confident.
Author:
Precious Kato
BENEE Channels an Adorable, Slimey Muse For "Snail"
August 11, 2020
BENEE's latest piece of pop-flavored escapism arrived at just the perfect time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Maisie Peters Channels an Arena-Sized Sound in "Cate's Brother"
May 6, 2022
Peters is maturing from your favorite artist next door (or across the pond) into a stadium-ready tour de force.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Maisie Peters Signals a New Era With the Heartfelt "Body Better"
January 30, 2023
"It's a song about insecurity and vulnerability, about giving a lot of yourself away..."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sarah Kinsley Paints a Cinematic Dream Sequence in 'Ascension' EP
June 13, 2023
The depth of 'Ascension' is found in the way it takes ahold of your feelings.
Author:
DJ Connor