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EKKSTACY Switches Gears In Visceral Soul-Stirrer “mr. mole”
October 2, 2024
“mr. mole,” while sparing in lyrical matter, is direct, focused, and successful in its attempt to say a lot in a few words.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Daffo Reminds Us to Slow Down in Latest Single “Get a Life”
October 2, 2024
“Get a Life” is chock full of sentimentality and brimming with all the makings of an indie staple.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Austin City Limits 2024: 12 Ones To Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
October 1, 2024
This is where you'll find us this year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Biig Piig Reintroduces Herself in the Bewitching “4AM”
September 30, 2024
“‘4AM’ is a track about isolation, loneliness, finding yourself at the end of a tether and being like, ‘How did I get here?’"
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kevin Atwater Taps Into a Universal Longing in “Ferry Beer”
September 30, 2024
“Ferry Beer” transports us to a vibrant moment in time.
Author:
René Cobar
Jenna Raine Blooms in "Roses" Video
September 27, 2024
"Roses" culminates in a smack of good feels that is highly infectious.
Author:
René Cobar
Stacie Marie Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in Debut Single "Under Cover"
September 27, 2024
"Under Cover" is a journey through vulnerability and strength, blending atmospheric melodies with a catchy, soulful edge.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jaz Karis Is Ready to Reintroduce Herself to the World in 'Safe Flight' [Q&A]
September 26, 2024
One of R&B’s best-kept secrets is blooming out of the bag.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Criticals Deliver a Sleazy, Intoxicating Single in "Adoringly Drunk"
September 26, 2024
The Criticals channel their infectious energy into a picture of drunken sexual tension and seemingly one-sided affection.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Laila! Bares Her Soul and Undeniable Promise in ‘Gap Year!’
September 26, 2024
If Gap Year! is an exercise in talent, then the routine has just begun,
Author:
René Cobar
goodboy noah's Debut EP 'nice' Is the Finest Selection of Hors D'oeuvres
May 7, 2021
<i>nice</i> arrives just in time for summer.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
FLETCHER's "Undrunk" Is the Post-Breakup Anthem You Didn't Know You Needed
January 25, 2019
The single is only a taste of what's to come from emerging pop sensation.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
With The Maràas' "All I Really Want Is You" Visual, Romance Is Always in the Air
February 16, 2022
There's never been a better time to be a fan of LA's sexiest band.
Author:
Carter Fife
INJI Gets the Dancefloor Moving and the Joy Flowing in "BELLYDANCING"
November 7, 2023
“The mission of my music is just to make you a little happier, a little smilier than 3 minutes prior."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
J.S. Ondara Presents a Beautifully Melancholic "Torch Song" Session [PREMIERE]
January 24, 2019
Rising singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara is penning an irrefutably unique and rich tale of the American Dream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Emmit Fenn Challenges the Norm on "Edge of The Dark"
January 14, 2021
On his single, "Edge of The Dark," Emmit Fenn challenges the overwhelmingly negative connotation of darkness and reminds listeners of the light that will inevitably follow.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
'Dissect' Podcast Host Cole Cuchna on Taking a Critical Lens to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye's Sunday Service [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
You need to be listening to 'Dissect.'
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Talos' Last Goodbye Kills Him in "Far Out Dust" Music Video
March 13, 2019
The melancholic tune recounts the reasons his relationship succeeded in the moment, but ultimately unraveled in the long run.
Author:
Alyssa Yung