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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
Let Izora's 'Vertigo' EP Pull You Into A Blissfully Disorienting Spiral [Q&A]
June 4, 2025
The songwriter walks us through her Indian roots, storytelling instincts, and alt-pop production.
Author:
DJ Connor
Marion Raw's “You Gotta” Buzzes with Nostalgia in Retro Music Video
August 27, 2024
Loving Marion Raw's latest release, "You Gotta," is easy. We've been wowed by its elegant simplicity, and had to know more. Read ahead to hear more about the song and cohesively vibey video here, from the artist herself
Author:
DJ Connor
10 Questions With Jordan Mackampa on His Striking Sophomore Album “WELCOME HOME, KID!” [Q&A]
February 21, 2024
"It’s Black boy joy told in 13 songs."
Author:
DJ Connor
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
sounds mint's Dream Lineup, Smash Burger Recipe, and Lack of Fear to be Seen Trying [Q&A]
July 5, 2025
We sat down with the UK-based band to hear about their latest single, "TIN," and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Caity Baser Shares Her Sonic Diary With ’Thanks For Nothing, See You Never’
February 22, 2023
“I feel a lot of things and talk a lot of shit.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Ari Rivera Learns to Let Go in the Gritty but Delicate 'ep 2' [Q&A]
April 23, 2024
'EP2' is a shimmering alternative landscape full of songwriting mastery and a boundary-pushing sonic palette.
Author:
DJ Connor
10 Questions With Minas on His Latest EP ‘Grazes' and More [Q&A]
March 11, 2024
"I’ve made music for as long as I can remember, and it kind of became a way for me to process and figure things out that are frying my head."
Author:
DJ Connor
Winifred Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'Carpet of Flowers' Track By Track
June 6, 2024
'Carpet of Flowers' is a lush sonic garden in full bloom.
Author:
DJ Connor