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Anderson Hao's 'out of slogans' Is a Sentimental Sonic Time Capsule
August 8, 2024
"It’s a manifestation of the work we've put in to achieve a sound that is honest."
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Dare Doesn't Care if You're on the List in "You're Invited"
August 7, 2024
The Dare is the name dripping off everyone’s tongue.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
tsubi club's "laced up" Proves Some Things Are Worth the Wait
August 7, 2024
With his first single in three years, tsubi club proves that quality over quantity reigns supreme.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mimi Webb Dances the Pain Away in "Erase You"
August 7, 2024
"Erase You" is a carefree, triumphant breakup anthem.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Victoria Canal Dares Us to Fantasize in “California Sober,” Prepares for International Tour
August 6, 2024
If infectious partial sobriety is a state of mind, Canal provides the musical conduit to its borderlands.
Author:
René Cobar
Wunderhorse Search For Freedom in "Silver," Inch Closer to 'Midas' Album
August 6, 2024
"The song is about that ugly side of yourself that you try to keep a secret, but you know it's there because it makes your skin crawl sometimes."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
MARIS Offers Up a Sweet Treat to Cap Off Summer With "Salt Water Taffy"
August 6, 2024
“I wanted ‘Salt Water Taffy’ to feel like summertime as a kid
Author:
Giselle Libby
april june's 'baby's out of luck again' Is a Cinematic, Emotional Whirlwind
August 2, 2024
'baby’s out of luck again' shines bright in all its melancholy and art film-inspired glory.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Yam Haus Spark a Magnetic Attraction With "Color You In" [Premiere]
August 2, 2024
“Color You In” is nostalgic, intimate, and straightforward.
Author:
Giselle Libby
From Dropout to Hit Maker: Jutes Talks New Album, Co-Writing, Plus Engagement to Demi Lovato [Q&A] | The Noise
August 2, 2024
From dropping out of film school and his departure from creating rap music, to embracing his alternative and pop-punk roots, the career trajectory for Canadian wildcard Jutes has been just as evolutionary as his music.
Author:
Moe Horta
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