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'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record

'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record

July 12, 2021 Whether she's reveling in euphoric bliss or wrestling with love-fueled insecurity, Aalegra never fails to deliver.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'

IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'

July 9, 2021 <i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.  
Author: Carter Fife
rap
idk
PinkPantheress' "Passion" Is so Good It Went Viral Before It Released

PinkPantheress' "Passion" Is so Good It Went Viral Before It Released

July 6, 2021 Pink Pantheress makes you feel like you've been transported  into a twinkling '90s video game.
Author: Carter Fife
Shygirl and slowthai Deliver a Hyperpop-Fueled Sex-Positive Anthem on  "BDE"

Shygirl and slowthai Deliver a Hyperpop-Fueled Sex-Positive Anthem on  "BDE"

July 6, 2021 Both of them revel in the literal BDE of "BDE."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
bde
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'

Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'

July 2, 2021 <i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author: Carter Fife
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain

Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain

June 29, 2021 Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Author: Carter Fife
Wafia, Masego, and Ta-ku Make For a Dream Team on "Wide Open"

Wafia, Masego, and Ta-ku Make For a Dream Team on "Wide Open"

June 28, 2021 The trio delivers on some much-needed summer vibes as we re-emerge from our respective quarantines.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

June 25, 2021 Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

June 23, 2021 With her latest EP, beabadoobee doubles down on her new alt-rock-meets-brit-pop persona.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

June 21, 2021 "HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

June 21, 2021 <i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

June 21, 2021 Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
zay
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

June 17, 2021 "Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
R&B
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

June 17, 2021 Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

June 14, 2021 With three successful singles and a Migos co-sign under his belt, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be IDK's year.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
idk
Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

June 14, 2021 Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

June 11, 2021 "Wonder" synthesizes Yung Bae's vaporwave-funk sound with Channel Tres' hip-hop bounce.
Author: Carter Fife
Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

June 11, 2021 In the wake of the past year we've been subjected to, the importance of records like these, cannot be understated.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

June 10, 2021 Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author: Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

June 10, 2021 "One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

June 8, 2021 Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

June 7, 2021 Every moment on <i>time machine</i> feels like a stylistic left turn - an infectious baseball game where only curveballs are thrown.  
Author: Carter Fife
R&B