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Meet fakemink, the UK Underground's Next Big Thing
April 30, 2025
fakemink is on a trajectory to truly serve as London’s Saviour.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Tahj Keeton on His New Album 'Celebrity Jesus,' Best Thai food in ATL, and the Importance of Wearing Crocs [Q&A]
April 23, 2025
'Celebrity Jesus' sees Keeton entering a new era of his career and personal life.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Ovrkast. and Samara Cyn Give It to Us Straight in New Single “Small Talk”
April 21, 2025
“Small Talk” cuts straight to the chase, delivering one of the most infectious collabs of the year.
Author:
Gia Acosta
IDK and Joey Valance & Brae Team Up to Deliver Lucky New Single “CLOVER”
March 24, 2025
No one else does it quite like IDK and Joey Valance & Brae.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Mastercard and OnesToWatch Present Asha Imuno's WAITINGROOM
March 14, 2025
The wait is finally over.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Doechii Takes a Post-Grammys Victory Lap in "Nosebleeds"
February 4, 2025
Doechii is taking home nothing but Ws.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eem Triplin’s “MISS ME?” Is a Hypnotic Descent Into the Fog of Feeling
January 29, 2025
Eem Triplin, in "MISS ME?," is as real as it gets.
Author:
René Cobar
redveil Gives Us "what3ver" We Want In Iridescent New Single
January 6, 2025
“what3ver “ is a stunning display of redveil’s artistic evolution.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
mynameisntjmack on Touring With Tommy Richman, UFC, and More [Q&A]
December 17, 2024
If there's one thing about mynameisntjmack, it's that he's consistent.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Claire Brooks Declares, "I Will Outlive You," And We Believe Her [Track-by-track]
November 18, 2024
Defying genre to create a beat-forward blend of indie pop influences, Claire Brooks intertwines humor with intimate observation.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Matt Champion Ushers in a New Era With "Faye" and "Hacker"
November 5, 2024
Matt Champion has no interest in participating in genre.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Ahead of Debut EP, Samara Cyn Hops on a Horse For “Sinner” Visual
October 14, 2024
“Sinner” is an important reminder that few artists, if any, are poised to be “next up” like Samara Cyn is.
Author:
Carter Fife
Frozemode Levels Up in Latest Mixtape 'DEMODE 2'
October 10, 2024
'DEMODE 2' is a testament to the trio's eclectic and chameleonic style.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Shelailai's Debut EP “Butterfly Effect” Sets Genre-Fusion into Motion
September 17, 2024
A wordsmith and world builder, her lyrics lean poetic, light and punchy, whatever the tempo.
Author:
DJ Connor
Doechii Bites Back With "BOOM BAP" Ahead of 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' Mixtape
August 26, 2024
This mixtape is my fight back. I am nobody’s prey; I was born to be the predator.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Bb Trickz Announces New EP, Closes Out Summer With Karrahbooo-Assisted “PHARRELL” Video
August 20, 2024
Summer might be almost over, but thankfully Bb Trickz season is just around the corner.
Author:
Carter Fife
Audrey Nuna Delivers an Otherworldy Hit in "Suckin Up"
August 16, 2024
Consistently singular, Nuna can be trusted to pave her own lane of genre-defying pop and rap.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Asha Imuno Ushers in a New Era With “eXCiTING :)” Visual
August 16, 2024
“eXCiTING :)” blends the energy of NY’s sexy drill movement with Imuno’s signature West Coast futurism.
Author:
Carter Fife
BLK ODYSSY’s '1-800 FANTASY' Takes Listeners to New Worlds
August 13, 2024
BLK ODYSSY has a history of keeping his fans in a blissful chokehold, and '1-800 FANTASY' is no exception.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kaelin Ellis Takes Us Through His Project ‘You Are Here, Start.’ Track By Track
June 27, 2024
Ellis constructs a journey, a swagger-filled party bus of beats and synths that make you slow down and actually listen.
Author:
DJ Connor
Joey Valence & Brae Are Having the Time of Their Lives in 'NO HANDS'
June 7, 2024
To put it simply, Joey Valence & Brae, and in turn NO HANDS, do NOT miss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Don Toliver, Cash Cobain, and Charlie Wilson End Song of the Summer Debate With “Attitude”
May 30, 2024
You can stop searching for you song of the summer.
Author:
Carter Fife
skaiwater Releases BDSM Anthem "wna torture me tn?," Announces 'gigi' Album
May 23, 2024
skaiwater's highly-anticipated forthcoming album is ready to set the summer ablaze.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X Turn Up the Heat in "Tennessee"
May 8, 2024
Originally premiering the collaboration at Coachella, "Tennessee" lives up to its emotional hype.
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
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It
April 15, 2020
Dredd has Gen Z under his spell.
Author:
Emily Bird
SAINt JHN's "Roses (Imanbek Remix)" Gets an Exhilarating Visual Treatment
March 6, 2020
SAINt JHN is a stylistic chameleon in the world of hip-hop.
Author:
Emily Bird
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet AntsLive, the North London Horse-Riding Rapper Trending Worldwide
January 31, 2023
Is there anything better than a gold-toothed Brit majestically riding a horse through the Italian Alps?
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
wolfacejoeyy Is Subverting Expectations With Each New Release
September 16, 2021
wolfacejoeyy refuses to be pigeonholed into a single sound or idea.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
Author:
Precious Kato
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]
November 30, 2023
"I wasn’t born with musical talent or anything. I wasn’t born with perfect pitch. Everything is super learned."
Author:
Gregory Castel
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Author:
Jess Myers
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet Bb trickz, the Most Exciting Person in Hip-Hop Right Now
November 3, 2023
Bb trickz is a young artist hungry to take over the world.
Author:
Carter Fife
GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 29, 2019
"After the initial vibe got going, I just went forward with it. I felt good that day, and everybody in the room felt good. Positivity."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
New Zealand's Will Swinton Exceeds Expectations on His Sophomore Single "Cocaine"
August 31, 2021
Swinton's music is in no way confined to the New Zealand city in which he makes it.
Author:
Tyler Borland