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Brooke Alexx Wants Nothing More Than to Be "Hot Like You"

Brooke Alexx Wants Nothing More Than to Be "Hot Like You"

April 25, 2024 “Being hot is a mindset, so go out and do whatever makes you feel hot!"
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Zoe Ko Leaves No Crumbs in Mouthwatering New Single "EAT"

Zoe Ko Leaves No Crumbs in Mouthwatering New Single "EAT"

April 24, 2024 “Not giving a single f*ck about what others think is in. EATING is in.”
Author: Giselle Libby
eat
Debbii Dawson Takes Center Stage in the Nostalgic “Happy World”

Debbii Dawson Takes Center Stage in the Nostalgic “Happy World”

April 22, 2024 "Happy World” takes elements of ‘70s rock and disco and whisks into a modern, infectious pop stunner.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Mimi Webb's "Mistake" Is an Infectious Reminder to Live Life to the Fullest

Mimi Webb's "Mistake" Is an Infectious Reminder to Live Life to the Fullest

April 12, 2024 "Mistake" gives you no choice but to leave your worries on the dancefloor.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Ayleen Valentine Teases Debut Album With a Bold Sonic Shift in "000memories"

Ayleen Valentine Teases Debut Album With a Bold Sonic Shift in "000memories"

April 12, 2024 "This song has an eerie, liminal space feeling that encapsulates how I felt at the time.”
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Grace Cummings' 'Ramona' Is an Expansive Album Inspired by the Vastness of Life [Q&A]

Grace Cummings' 'Ramona' Is an Expansive Album Inspired by the Vastness of Life [Q&A]

April 10, 2024 "It’s a whole mixture of everything that’s happened to you, everything you've seen, everyone you know, everything you’ve heard."
Author: Giselle Libby
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance

Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance

April 8, 2024 "Damn" is beautifully poignant, a soft declaration of defeat.
Author: Giselle Libby
Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" Is a Queer Anthem For the Situationship Era

Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" Is a Queer Anthem For the Situationship Era

April 5, 2024 "I needed to write a song about a common situationship within queer relationships — where someone is struggling with coming to terms with themselves."
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
BIZZY Channels Existential Dread Into the Soaring "When It Ends"

BIZZY Channels Existential Dread Into the Soaring "When It Ends"

April 1, 2024 "When things seem to be going well from an outside perspective, I find myself grappling with the overwhelming fear that all I’ve worked so hard for may vanish.”
Author: Giselle Libby
Maude Latour Captures the Unbridled Joy of Friendship in "Too Slow"

Maude Latour Captures the Unbridled Joy of Friendship in "Too Slow"

April 1, 2024 Latour is a pop star in every sense of the word.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Gatlin Ponders the Woes of Being "Too Much Woman," Covers Hoobastank's Iconic "The Reason"

Gatlin Ponders the Woes of Being "Too Much Woman," Covers Hoobastank's Iconic "The Reason"

March 27, 2024 These two songs make up the perfect storm of where Gatlin currently is in her musical journey.
Author: Giselle Libby
girl in red and Sabrina Carpenter Are 2024's Alt-Pop Dream Team in "You Need Me Now?"

girl in red and Sabrina Carpenter Are 2024's Alt-Pop Dream Team in "You Need Me Now?"

March 25, 2024 “You Need Me Now?” is proof that opposites attract.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Zoe Ko's "DIRT" Is Her Love Letter to New York's Grime and Sleaze

Zoe Ko's "DIRT" Is Her Love Letter to New York's Grime and Sleaze

March 25, 2024 "When I moved to L.A., I missed all the grit and all the dirt back in NYC. I missed its rawness."
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Lauren Sanderson Is Playing By Her Own Rules in "THEY WONT LIKE THIS"

Lauren Sanderson Is Playing By Her Own Rules in "THEY WONT LIKE THIS"

March 22, 2024 "I can’t be the only one who feels like I have to fight to find my most authentic self."
Author: Giselle Libby
INJI Transforms the Rage and Heartbreak of a Break-Up Into the Pop Bop "HATE YOUR GUTS"

INJI Transforms the Rage and Heartbreak of a Break-Up Into the Pop Bop "HATE YOUR GUTS"

March 22, 2024 “It's a very real story of how I finally got over my first heartbreak when I chose justice over reputation."
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
OSTON's "WTF u want." Is a Glitch Pop Anthem For the Situationship Era

OSTON's "WTF u want." Is a Glitch Pop Anthem For the Situationship Era

March 19, 2024 At its core, “WTF u want.” is a smash.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"

ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"

March 15, 2024 “sex symbol” proves that valentine is not only capable of breaking the rules but thrives when the boundaries are nonexistent.
Author: Giselle Libby
Holly Humberstone Frees Herself From the Curse of Perfection in 'work in progress'

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
Isaac Dunbar Isn’t Willing to Settle For Second Best in “Backseat Girl”

Isaac Dunbar Isn’t Willing to Settle For Second Best in “Backseat Girl”

March 4, 2024 Dunbar possesses a rare quality found in stars of the past.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Kacy Hill Pens a Love Letter to Music Itself in “You Know I Love You Still”

Kacy Hill Pens a Love Letter to Music Itself in “You Know I Love You Still”

March 1, 2024 Kacy Hill is in full bloom.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Pacifica Reveal the Raw Emotion at the Heart of Their Music in 'Freak Scene: NAK Sessions'

Pacifica Reveal the Raw Emotion at the Heart of Their Music in 'Freak Scene: NAK Sessions'

March 1, 2024 Pacifica gives newfound life to their typically raucous brand of pop-rock.
Author: Giselle Libby
spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"

spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"

February 23, 2024 "This is the song to sing along to when your heart feels broken before it was even full.”
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Grace Cummings Sets Her Sights on the Endless Horizon in "Common Man"

Grace Cummings Sets Her Sights on the Endless Horizon in "Common Man"

February 21, 2024 “This song is about being a colorful bird and never, ever wanting to be a pigeon."
Author: Giselle Libby
april june Embraces the Subtle Beauty of the Unknown in “baby’s out of luck again”

april june Embraces the Subtle Beauty of the Unknown in “baby’s out of luck again”

February 16, 2024 “baby’s out of luck again” basks in the art of subtlety and softness while still making a strong impression.
Author: Giselle Libby
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea

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