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Anderson Hao's 'out of slogans' Is a Sentimental Sonic Time Capsule

Anderson Hao's 'out of slogans' Is a Sentimental Sonic Time Capsule

August 8, 2024 "It’s a manifestation of the work we've put in to achieve a sound that is honest."
Author: Giselle Libby
MARIS Offers Up a Sweet Treat to Cap Off Summer With "Salt Water Taffy"

MARIS Offers Up a Sweet Treat to Cap Off Summer With "Salt Water Taffy"

August 6, 2024 “I wanted ‘Salt Water Taffy’ to feel like summertime as a kid
Author: Giselle Libby
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april june's 'baby's out of luck again' Is a Cinematic, Emotional Whirlwind

april june's 'baby's out of luck again' Is a Cinematic, Emotional Whirlwind

August 2, 2024 'baby’s out of luck again' shines bright in all its melancholy and art film-inspired glory.
Author: Giselle Libby
Yam Haus Spark a Magnetic Attraction With "Color You In" [Premiere]

Yam Haus Spark a Magnetic Attraction With "Color You In" [Premiere]

August 2, 2024 “Color You In” is nostalgic, intimate, and straightforward.
Author: Giselle Libby
mxmtoon Adopts a Country Twang in the Heartfelt Confessional "i hate texas"

mxmtoon Adopts a Country Twang in the Heartfelt Confessional "i hate texas"

July 29, 2024 mxmtoon is throwing her 10-gallon hat in the country craze with a new breakup bop.
Author: Giselle Libby
Remi Wolf Attempts a Series of Pop Acrobatics in 'Big Ideas' and Flawlessly Sticks the Landing

Remi Wolf Attempts a Series of Pop Acrobatics in 'Big Ideas' and Flawlessly Sticks the Landing

July 18, 2024 "I wrote these songs about love, lust, anger, fantasies, harsh realities, vices, low lows, and high highs."
Author: Giselle Libby
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Theo Moss Leaves a Lasting Impact With Debut Single "Autopilot"

Theo Moss Leaves a Lasting Impact With Debut Single "Autopilot"

July 17, 2024 “I wrote 'Autopilot' about someone hurting the person you love and feeling angry and powerless."
Author: Giselle Libby
Sierra Spirit Pens a Heartfelt Ode to Her Late Grandmother in “i’ll be waiting (pug)”

Sierra Spirit Pens a Heartfelt Ode to Her Late Grandmother in “i’ll be waiting (pug)”

July 11, 2024 "My grandmother turned everything into a beautiful story, big or small. I wouldn’t be the writer I am today if it weren’t for listening to her.”
Author: Giselle Libby
Debbii Dawson and The Magical Duality of 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]

Debbii Dawson and The Magical Duality of 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]

July 3, 2024 "As a first-generation American, it was only natural for me to exist in multiple worlds, I don’t know any other way."
Author: Giselle Libby
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Ahead of Debut Album 'Sugar Water,' Maude Latour Takes a Look Back in "Comedown"

Ahead of Debut Album 'Sugar Water,' Maude Latour Takes a Look Back in "Comedown"

July 3, 2024 "This song is for all of these memories of my New York teenage dream. And for my friend. I wish he was here.”
Author: Giselle Libby
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Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”

Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”

June 28, 2024 “There’s something about a friend break up that hits you in a deeper way than a romantic breakup, especially when it ends in betrayal."
Author: Giselle Libby
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Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]

Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]

June 28, 2024 "I knew a lot of people could probably relate to the loss of identity after such a long relationship. Especially in your early 20s, as a woman, and especially going into summer."
Author: Giselle Libby
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UPSAHL Turns Up the Heat in "Summer so hot"

UPSAHL Turns Up the Heat in "Summer so hot"

June 25, 2024 “Summer so hot” is a laidback banger designed for the hottest moments of the hottest season.
Author: Giselle Libby
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Suki Waterhouse Releases Vintage Summer Anthem "Supersad," Announces 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin' Album

Suki Waterhouse Releases Vintage Summer Anthem "Supersad," Announces 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin' Album

June 24, 2024 With the success of her music career and the birth of her newborn child, Suki is turning a page in the book of life.
Author: Giselle Libby
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Ha Vay Explores the Multifaceted Reality of Womanhood in 'Baby I'm The Wolf'

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
9 LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month and Every Day

9 LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month and Every Day

June 20, 2024 Celebrate Pride as we highlight a small handful of our favorite LGBTQIA+ artists.
Author: Abby Kenna & Giselle Libby
Jelani Aryeh Finds Familiar Comfort in the Chaos of 'The Sweater Club'

Jelani Aryeh Finds Familiar Comfort in the Chaos of 'The Sweater Club'

June 18, 2024 Aryeh describes this record as a “two year adventure and labor of love”—and it shows.
Author: Giselle Libby
Camille Schmidt's Debut EP 'Good Person' Is a Poignant Exploration of Self

Camille Schmidt's Debut EP 'Good Person' Is a Poignant Exploration of Self

June 14, 2024 "This EP is very much about looking back at all the things you’ve been through in your childhood, looking back on the different versions of yourself..."
Author: Giselle Libby
Gracie Abrams Answers Fans' Prayers With the Long-Awaited Release of "Close To You"

Gracie Abrams Answers Fans' Prayers With the Long-Awaited Release of "Close To You"

June 10, 2024 Originally teased on Instagram in 2017, "Close To You" is seven years in the making.
Author: Giselle Libby
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The Beaches on Opening for girl in red, Winning Over Crowds, and Being Crowned "Lesbian of the Year" [Q&A]

The Beaches on Opening for girl in red, Winning Over Crowds, and Being Crowned "Lesbian of the Year" [Q&A]

June 4, 2024 We caught up with The Beaches as they took the stage at the iconic Greek Theatre.
Author: Giselle Libby
Carol Ades' "Dreams" Captures the Rush and Anxiety of Your First and Every Crush

Carol Ades' "Dreams" Captures the Rush and Anxiety of Your First and Every Crush

June 4, 2024 “This song was one of the first things that pushed me forward and made me feel excited about loving girls in this way.”
Author: Giselle Libby
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Philine Sonny and Miya Folick's “Shame” Is Dynamic and Vulnerable Feminine Rage

Philine Sonny and Miya Folick's “Shame” Is Dynamic and Vulnerable Feminine Rage

May 31, 2024 "Shame" is raw and unforgiving, an impassioned emotional upheaval buoyed by nontraditional and intense production.
Author: Giselle Libby
Debbii Dawson Conjures an Image of Beautiful Escapism in "Turn The TV On"

Debbii Dawson Conjures an Image of Beautiful Escapism in "Turn The TV On"

May 28, 2024 "The true meaning of this song lies in what is unsaid.”
Author: Giselle Libby
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Jeremy Zucker, Lauv, and Alexander23 Get "Cozy" in New Supergroup Single

Jeremy Zucker, Lauv, and Alexander23 Get "Cozy" in New Supergroup Single

May 22, 2024 "We’ve been talking about making music all together for years, and when it finally happened it was magical."
Author: Giselle Libby
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Juliet Ivy Explores the Complexities of Girlhood and Comparison in "is it my face?"

Juliet Ivy Explores the Complexities of Girlhood and Comparison in "is it my face?"

May 16, 2024 "We’re just girls with so many different emotions, personalities, and sides to us and we wanna feel loved and wanted and good enough."
Author: Giselle Libby
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