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Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]
June 16, 2021
Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author:
DJ Connor
In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]
June 3, 2021
AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author:
DJ Connor
KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]
May 31, 2021
And we have the first look at her new music video for "Care 4 U."
Author:
DJ Connor
Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]
May 26, 2021
"'Am I Alive' is about my struggles with violence and the relentless cycles of murder, pain, and healing."
Author:
DJ Connor
Elephante Shares Exclusive BTS Photos of "High Water" Music Video Shoot
May 13, 2021
Take an inside look at what went into making Elephante's latest tour de force.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'
May 11, 2021
Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Sam Short's “Taste It” Is a Tantalizing Pop Slowburn
October 28, 2022
"This is the most honest song I’ve ever written. It epitomizes my very first heartbreak."
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]
May 3, 2024
"It's part of who I am. Skylar and music are one and the same. There isn't one without the other."
Author:
DJ Connor
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
August 12, 2022
From FELIVAND to KiNG MALA, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
November 2, 2022
From Blu DeTiger to Dora Jar, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Bo Staloch Explores What It Means to Be Human in Debut EP 'The Garden' [Q&A]
March 15, 2025
"The EP takes you through the inevitable feelings of self-doubt, self-blame, fear, and the letting go of it."
Author:
DJ Connor
Avalon's "Harder to Reach Than God" Plus Go-To Chilaquiles and Art Choosing You [Q&A]
April 9, 2025
The multifaceted artist laments: " I hate making music because I gotta turn off music while I make music."
Author:
DJ Connor
SWEET SPINE's ‘break//neck’ Is Absolute Fuel for Ferocious Fun
September 4, 2024
"It’s our first project that truly feels like 'ours,' and truthfully, it’s the first body of work that has ever felt like a 'Sweet Spine' project."
Author:
DJ Connor
Safiyyah Gets Candid on the Slow-Burning "Let You In" [Q&A]
September 20, 2021
Safiyyah is "a lil West London gal" creating music with a timeless edge.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sylo Serves Up a Delectable Double Feature With "Bento Box" and "American Idea"
May 11, 2022
Sylo is laying down the foundational architecture for a significant release.
Author:
DJ Connor