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almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"
October 7, 2022
It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Maude Latour Searches for Beauty in Loss in "Cyclone"
September 6, 2022
"Cyclone” is a happy-sad bop that feels like the perfect soundtrack to end the summer on.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
ROLE MODEL Is Crushing Hard in “cross your mind”
August 25, 2022
“cross your mind” captures the emotional high that comes hand in hand with intense infatuation.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ashe Watches the World Unfold Around Her in “Shower With My Clothes On”
August 2, 2022
"It’s about remembering those last few moments in a relationship when you’re hopelessly hanging on but know you have to let go.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ella Jane is Unapologetically, Authentically Herself in “Party Trick”
July 14, 2022
"'Party Trick' reminded me just why I write songs."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics
June 27, 2022
In his sophomore album, Gray mourns the loss of an idea of a person, the intangible 'what-ifs' and 'what could have beens.'
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Peach Tree Rascals Is Introducing the World to Rascal Pop [Q&A]
June 24, 2022
The collective is looking to reshape pop in their own kaleidoscopic image.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
almost monday Searches for Silver Linings in ‘sun keeps on shining’
June 6, 2022
"sun keeps on shining" feels like an iridescent rainbow breaking through storm clouds.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’
May 26, 2022
"Happiness, empowerment, betrayal, denial, heartbreak, self-sabotage, and closure."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Conan Gray Kicks Off Sad Girl Summer With "Yours"
May 23, 2022
"Yours" speaks to the experience of being used by someone who you thought was your forever.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”
February 9, 2023
There is a comforting and familiar nostalgia to be found in Conrique's latest stripped-back stunner.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Postcard Boy's “On The Hillside” Feels Like Walking Through a Dream
April 26, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, “On The Hillside” was well worth the wait.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Bird and Byron’s Debut Album Takes Us on a Train Ride Through Heartbreak [Q&A]
July 18, 2023
"We hope people think this album sounds like us. Creating this piece of work was such a personal experience for both of us, and we hope that emotion comes through in the music."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Caity Baser Comes Clean in “Why Can’t I Have Two? (2468)” / “DILF”
August 12, 2023
“Why Can’t I Have Two? (2468)” / “DILF” are timeless worms that make you feel like you’re on a FacTime call with one of the girlies.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Maya Hawke Questions Everything in “Missing Out”
February 20, 2024
Hawke writes with an honest charm and “Missing Out” is no exception.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Porsh Bet$ Tackles Long-Distance Relationships on "Things In The Way" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022
Despite its bittersweet subject matter, "Things In The Way" is one of those songs that you cannot help but groove along to.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
I Like Thomas Headon’s New EP and I Think You Would Like it Too
June 30, 2023
"These six songs are the first time that I’ve put together a collection of songs without a shared feeling, and more so just six songs that I fucking love."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Holly Humberstone and MUNA Add an Infectious Dance-Pop Flair to “Into Your Room”
November 30, 2023
The newly imagined single sees the MUNA adding their twist to Humberstone's already poignant sad bop.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Audrey Mika Returns to Soundtrack Our Summer With “satuRday”
May 30, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, Mika sounds like she's having more fun than ever.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
10 Questions With mlbacard¡ on Her Genre-Defying Sound
November 2, 2023
Listening to mlbacard¡ feels like a FaceTime call where one minute you’re spilling your deepest secrets and the next you’re laughing at memes
Author:
Tatum Van Dam