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girl in red Strips Everything Down to the Heart of the Matter in "confession"
March 4, 2025
In just 84 seconds, girl in red delivers an unguarded glimpse into the quiet, messy corners of the human experience.
Author:
Lucy Ward

Sparks and Emotions Fly in Gigi Perez's "Chemistry"
March 4, 2025
Perez is no stranger to yearning.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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Jack Kane Finds Heartbreak By the Milk in “Breaking Up At The Department Store” [Q&A]
February 27, 2025
In his latest single, “Breaking Up At The Department Store,” Kane adds a little venom to his humor.
Author:
DJ Connor

Suki Waterhouse Can Be Your "Dream Woman"
February 26, 2025
The new single arrives alongside a music video made with her sisters Madeline and Imogen.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor

Brenn! Tells a Stirring Story Wrapped in Regret in "Franklin House"
February 24, 2025
Rising folk-pop star Brenn! knows how to pour his heart out.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Memory and Fate Intertwine in David Kushner’s '20 Years From Now'
February 20, 2025
'20 Years From Now' is a sea of beautiful sorrow.
Author:
René Cobar

Rex Orange County and Daniel Caesar Aim For the Heart in Double Single Release
February 18, 2025
The duo delivers two beautiful, emotionally-charged singles.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Clara Le Bouar Pens an Ode to Platonic Love in "Silver"
February 17, 2025
"'Silver' is more than just a song - it's a love letter to my best friend, written during one of the hardest times in her life."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Hazlett's "doing my best" Is a Simple Yet Powerful Affirmation
February 14, 2025
"That’s what I’ve been doing. Navigating. Wondering. Searching. Trying to see what’s next for all of this.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Mai Anna’s “Trash Bag” Is a Love Letter to Emotional Baggage
September 6, 2023
"...I talked about rediscovering past letters, finding the courage to throw them out, and what it felt like trying to let go."
Author:
Carter Fife

Carol Ades' “Better Than You Found Me” Is the Perfect Bout of Heartfelt, Soaring Songwriting
March 18, 2024
"Better Than You Found Me" is a safe place for intrusive thoughts set to ear-worm melodies.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Watch Brandon Cover Phoebe Bridgers' "Savior Complex" in an Empty Field
July 15, 2021
Brandon delivers a haunting cover that does the original justice.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Will You Accept Ashe's Rosy New Song "Bachelorette"?
April 4, 2019
Okay, it isn't exactly rosy, but Ashe's latest single "Bachelorette" will have you begging for a rose from our radiant indie-pop queen.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Author:
Maddy Quach

Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
Author:
Giselle Libby

Jonah Yano's "perfume" Is a Masterclass in Spellbinding Minimalism
May 30, 2019
Yano is giving shape to an artistic vision that is rarely seen in today's contemporary music landscape.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Thavoron Comes of Age in "18"
April 27, 2022
Thavoron writes the words every tired heart has longed to speak.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Grace Cummings Sets Her Sights on the Endless Horizon in "Common Man"
February 21, 2024
“This song is about being a colorful bird and never, ever wanting to be a pigeon."
Author:
Giselle Libby
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James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul