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Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk
March 23, 2020
Lous and The Yakuza transcends the sleekness of velvet, silk, and satin, materializing a sonic plushness that is hard to resist.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"
March 20, 2020
Faye and her Fender Stratocaster feel unstoppable.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'
March 20, 2020
Gray is here to make his mark on the world of pop music.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
How the Corona Virus Affects Your Favorite Artists and What You Can Do To Help
March 17, 2020
Whether you plan to quarantine and chill with someone, or remain socially isolated, let the voice of your favorite artists keep you company and get you through this strange time we're in.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Tambino's "El Amanecer" Reminds Us To Embrace the Stillness of Dawn
March 17, 2020
Tambino is proving reggaeton can make you feel the feels, just as much as it can make you feel the beat.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
LoveLeo's "ROSIE" Has Us Falling For the Future of Anti Pop
March 6, 2020
LoveLeo returns with the follow-up to his viral debut single.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Betcha's "If That's Alright" Is a Song For Any Mood [Premiere]
March 5, 2020
"'If That's Alright' captures a sound we feel we've been chasing for years."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
grandson Is Starting a Revolution This Election Season
March 2, 2020
The perfect soundtrack to your Super Tuesday.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort
May 14, 2020
Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Lous and The Yakuza's "Solo" Is the Personification of Silk
March 23, 2020
Lous and The Yakuza transcends the sleekness of velvet, silk, and satin, materializing a sonic plushness that is hard to resist.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Emotional Oranges' "Bonafide" Is a Reminder to Not Let Hard Times Phase Your Love
January 25, 2021
"Heavily inspired by The xx and Sade," "Bonafide" is unsurprisingly buttery smooth.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Giveon's 'When It's All Said And Done... Take Time' Demands Your Full Attention
March 22, 2021
The new deluxe album is a smoldering marriage of Giveon's buttery baritone and penchant for romantic lyricism.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
What the Fuck Is a Genre?
February 26, 2020
Gen Z killed the music genre. RIP.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
The Maràas' "Un Millón" Has Us Feeling A Million Different Ways
June 9, 2021
Tinged with traces of pop, jazz, R&B, and reggaeton, The Maràas latest is a veritable sonic cocktail.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Meet Fousheé, the Voice Behind "Deep End" Coming For Her Flowers
November 19, 2020
Many dream of stardom. But for Fousheé, her voice reached fame without her even knowing.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Arlo Parks Is Here to Remind You It Won't "Hurt" Forever
August 27, 2020
"Hurt" is a reminder that it is possible to find peace with pain that feels never-ending.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood
January 11, 2021
In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"
August 4, 2020
Verdes is the latest artist to turn a chance moment on TikTok into a catalyst for viral success.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian