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Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lizzy McAlpine Returns With the Heartbreaking "Older," Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album
February 13, 2024
“Older” captures the detailed storytelling that originally propelled Lizzy to success while uncovering a deeper layer of her overall artistry.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sadye Dances the Pain Away in “Pretty Traumatized”
February 12, 2024
"It’s horror masked with humor. It’s the essence of me.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Del Water Gap and Holly Humberstone Steal Away What Little Time They Can in “Cigarettes & Wine”
February 2, 2024
“Cigarettes & Wine” has the spirit of an essential indie hit.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Alexander 23 Laments the Questions Left Unanswered in “How Much Longer?”
January 29, 2024
“How Much Longer?” invokes the unrelenting ache of early 2000’s indie ballads.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Isaac Dunbar Invites You Into the Rapturous Party of “Apartment A”
January 29, 2024
Dunbar returns with a sound that speaks to a love affair with nostalgia, dance-punk, and boundary-pushing pop.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kacy Hill Makes Uncomfortable Self-Discovery Sound Heavenly in "Listen To You"
January 19, 2024
Hill is building the groundwork for a project set to explore heavy truths head-on.
Author:
Giselle Libby
OSTON Moves on From the Broken Feelings She Left in "Burton St."
December 14, 2023
OSTON knows we all have our “Burton St.” and made an anthem that will evoke an emotional release that is universal.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sonic Songstress Kacy Hill Returns With "Frog Rinse"
December 12, 2023
Arriving as her first single in over two years, "Frog Rinse” focuses on challenging the listener’s ear.
Author:
Giselle Libby
sundial Stops and Smells the Roses in "scenic route"
December 4, 2023
“scenic route” is a song about always trying your best and being okay with not always being the best.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021
"Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Searows Gives Us a Front-Row Seat to His Self-Discovery in "Funny"
October 18, 2023
Displaying vulnerability is never easy, but it’s what makes “Funny” an emotional triumph.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Gracie Abrams' "Difficult" Is a Candid Illustration of Her Poignant Songwriting
October 10, 2022
For Gracie, songwriting functions as a diary for working through tough feelings in order to live with them.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ha Vay Explores the Multifaceted Reality of Womanhood in 'Baby I'm The Wolf'
June 21, 2024
Ha Vay conjures the feminine spirit in a way that’s reminiscent of ethereal legends such as Kate Bush, Hope Sandoval, and Florence Welch.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Holly Humberstone Frees Herself From the Curse of Perfection in 'work in progress'
March 15, 2024
'work in progress' functions as both a gift to the fans and an ode to vulnerability.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lydia Night Breaks the Popstar Fourth Wall in Solo Debut “Parody of Pleasure” [Q&A]
August 9, 2025
We broke down the album with Lydia, chatting about organically embarking on her solo career, the playfulness of pop music, and how context really is everything.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Oston Pens Her Coming-of-Age Story on 'Am I Talking Too Much? [Q&A]
August 6, 2021
OSTON is no longer sitting at the kids' table.
Author:
Giselle Libby
sundial Stops and Smells the Roses in "scenic route"
December 4, 2023
“scenic route” is a song about always trying your best and being okay with not always being the best.
Author:
Giselle Libby