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Emma Charles Has Some Valid Questions About Friendship on "25″ [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
From the piano hiding in the background of the song, to the drum production, every element of this song complements each other to near perfection. Emma Charles' "25" is a blast from the past, and we're here for it.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Stranger Things' Maya Hawke Is Ready to Tell Her Own Story
May 5, 2020
With a remarkable self-awareness, Hawke intertwines folk's candid charm with a dazzling tenacity that screams Billboard Hot 100.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Bruno Major and FINNEAS Explore the Intricacies of Soulmates in "The Most Beautiful Thing"
May 4, 2020
"a love letter to the soulmate I've never met."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Author:
Precious Kato
Faye Webster Makes Us Want to Cry... "In A Good Way"
April 20, 2020
"In a Good Way" sounds reminiscent of a diary entry, the kind of fleeting contemplation that's never meant to see the light of day.
Author:
Maddy Quach
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020
John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Adam Melchor on the 5 Songs That Inspired 'SUMMER CAMP'
March 4, 2020
From SZA to Green Day, Melchor lets us in on the wealth of inspiration that informed his latest EP.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]
February 13, 2020
"'Getting Wrecked On Election Day' is a song so direct and autobiographical that it truly makes me nervous."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Maisie Peters Is the Folk-Pop Force of the Future
January 16, 2020
19-year-old Maisie Peters is making music years beyond her age.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Cian Ducrot Grasps Every Little Special Moment in "Something I Can't Afford"
May 28, 2024
"'Something I Can't Afford' was written in a moment where I was feeling really down about wasting time when fighting with my partner."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Aaron Taos Drops the Perfect Roadtrip Album With 'juniper: the long drive'
July 17, 2024
"This album is meant for the open road, high sun and big sky."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Emo-Folk Duo hey, nothing Bare It All in Bittersweet EP 'Maine'
July 17, 2024
hey, nothing use their pain to create a refuge for themselves and for anyone who's felt the crippling guilt of leaving home and feeling better off because of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Daniel Blake Dots the Road to Realized Dreams in ‘Shapes’ EP
September 4, 2024
With LA's indie music scene scene firmly behind him, Blake takes listeners on an introspective, soothing ride.
Author:
René Cobar
Odie Leigh Serves Up a Classic Duet with Field Medic on "All Star Breakfast"
December 7, 2024
The song is complete with a backyard, old timey feel.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
hey, nothing's “Barn Nursery” Starts the Year Off on a Reflective Note
January 6, 2025
“Barn Nursery” tackles the complexity of grief and guilt with care and grace.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Melike Şahin's "AKKOR" Is An Empowering Continuation of Traditional Turkish Pop
November 12, 2024
Elegantly transcending language barriers, the album is meant for international enjoyers.
Author:
DJ Connor
Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Henrik Shows Us the Bravery of Honesty in "You & your eyes"
January 10, 2025
Henrik devotes himself to his craft, and in doing so, propels himself toward greater heights.
Author:
René Cobar
Adam Melchor and Mt. Joy’s “Room On Your Shoulder” Defines Nearly a Decade of Growth
January 14, 2025
The joint single arrives as “an ode to camaraderie and friendship and how the chapters of our lives do not have to define the chapters ahead."
Author:
Caroline McKenzie