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6arelyhuman and asteria Set the Scene Ablaze in 'Cute Songs For Gangsters'
February 14, 2025
Scene is so back!
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Vices Embrace the Pain and Beauty of Change in 'Before It Might Be Gone'
February 13, 2025
"It's a journey of change—woven with shame, fear, hope, happiness, and unconditional love."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Inhaler Brilliantly Navigate Growing Pains in Genre-Bending Album 'Open Wide'
February 12, 2025
The intoxicating Irish rock band has done it again.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
berryblue Bursts Onto the Scene With 'Uh Oh'
February 6, 2025
'Uh Oh' is infectious, cool, and ready to burst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
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
Banshee Conjures a Fantastical Electropop World in 'FABLES'
January 17, 2025
'FABLES' is a reflection of Banshee’s visionary, genre-defying sound.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Grace Enger Shares a Riveting Life Chapter in 'The Alchemist' EP
December 12, 2024
This seven-song EP lives in the eye of the beholder and that beholder is Enger.
Author:
René Cobar
Peter McPoland Shares a Collection of Indie Pop Gems in 'Friend'
December 11, 2024
“i really love these songs i think they fuck.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
re6ce Leans Into the Creative Chaos of Distortion in 'EYEBLEACH.'
December 10, 2024
"eyebleach to me means sharp, it means distortion.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi
ORKID Plants an Indie-Pop Garden in 'Where Flowers Grow' [Track By Track]
December 4, 2024
ORKID’s voice basks in the type of warmth that crackles like old vinyl, melts chills, and wraps you in a hug as you sing along.
Author:
DJ Connor
mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'
November 4, 2024
mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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
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
Loyal Lobos Promotes Communal Vulnerability in 'Loba Vol. 2' EP
October 25, 2024
In 'Loba Vol. 2,' Loyal Lobos looks to add a bit of mysticism to the reggaeton.
Author:
René Cobar
Lexa Gates Tells a Story Completely Hers in Label Debut 'Elite Vessel'
October 22, 2024
"I am the vessel, and this album represents my journey toward everything I’ve ever dreamed of— it's a surreal feeling.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dua Saleh Lets Us Explore the Caverns of Their Mind in ‘I SHOULD CALL THEM’
October 22, 2024
' I SHOULD CALL THEM' makes Saleh’s style their own, vivid, true, and one to remember.
Author:
René Cobar
idkraeven Embarks on a Raw and Emotional Journey in ‘NETHERWATER’ EP
October 22, 2024
"I feel as though I am sitting amidst the waters of the Styx."
Author:
Joe Beer
Jean Dawson's 'Glimmer of God' Is a Celestial Masterpiece
October 21, 2024
'Glimmer of God' is a testament to Dawson's clear desire to push against any prevailing norms.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
ALEXSUCKS Bottles Up All the Fun and Confusion of Figuring Life Out in 'Warm Beers'
October 19, 2024
Life is just one giant coming-of-age movie, and ALEXSUCKS has created the perfect soundtrack for it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés Presents a Fully Realized Version of Her Craft in Hypnotizing Debut Album
October 19, 2024
“I went to hell and back in the making of this album… physically and mentally.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
glaive Proves Himself a Creature of Constant Reinvention and Self-Discovery in 'May It Never Falter'
October 17, 2024
'May It Never Falter' reflects on glaive's losses, how he's grown, and, most importantly, who he ultimately wants to be.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
flowerovlove Casts Us Under Love's All-Consuming Spell in 'ache in my tooth'
October 17, 2024
'ache in my tooth' bows to the cheeky roots of unhinged desire.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Vienna Vienna Proposes a Second Examination of the World in Debut EP ‘Wonderland’
October 16, 2024
'Wonderland,' the debut EP from Vienna Vienna, puts the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist in vogue.
Author:
René Cobar
Riovaz Lets Us Into His Inner World in Self-Titled Debut Album
October 14, 2024
“This album is the most important piece in my catalog to date."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Reflect on Fluctuating Relationships in Melancholic 'brent' EP
May 6, 2019
"These songs kept us warm in the deep snow of December. We hope they can do the same for you."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Meet flyingfish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'
October 18, 2023
flyingfish’s artistry paints a portrait of raw, unbridled discovery in motion.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Coco & Clair Clair's 'Sexy' Sees Two Best Friends Crafting a Digital Pop Star Dream
November 7, 2022
Declaring their superstardom over “RuneScape-type beats,” the internet-bred duo delivers an album for Gen Z and beyond.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
7 Lessons for The Heartbroken In Dean Lewis' 'A Place We Knew' Debut
March 25, 2019
We can all thank Dean Lewis for this breakup handbook.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Ashe Moves On From a Toxic Relationship in 'Moral Of The Story: Chapter 1' EP
April 8, 2019
Although she is on track to become pop royalty, there is something aggressively human and relatable about our favorite pop princess.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
EDEN Lives in His Memories on Latest Album ‘ICYMI’
September 16, 2022
Singer, songwriter, and producer EDEN, aka Jonathan Ng, has released his new full-length album ICYMI and to say it's epic is an understatement.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jonah Kagen Explores Life's Spiraling Twists and Turns in "The Roads"
July 7, 2023
"It's the culmination of so much heartbreak, so much growing up, and so much learning."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Gigi Perez Pens a Stirring Tale of Love and Loss in 'At The Beach, In Every Life'
May 1, 2025
"This is the album I needed to listen to when I was twenty years old following the passing of my older sister, Celene."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019
"I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Jade LeMac Writes Her Name in the Pop Stars to Be With 'Constellations'
February 13, 2023
The gravitational center of 'Constellations' sees LeMac showcasing the full depth of her pop potential.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sub Urban Has a Haunting Vision For Pop
March 13, 2020
"<i>Thrill Seeker</i> tells a story of adolescent imperfection from the perfectionist."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' Is Painfully Relatable Songwriting at Its Finest
November 15, 2021
<i>This Is What It Feels Like</i> is a masterclass in vulnerable, transcendent songwriting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
JVKE Falls in and Out of Love in Debut Album ‘this is what ___ feels like (Vol. 1-4)’
September 27, 2022
The viral breakout artist's debut and potentially final album is here.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Royal & the Serpent Poises the Uncomfortable Question: 'IF I DIED WOULD ANYONE CARE' [Q&A]
February 2, 2022
"I think the goal in this project specifically is to kill those parts of me - the parts that only care about what other people think about me and just want to be so well-liked."
Author:
Dana Jacobs