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Jacqui's "Mmm!" Captures Both Ends of her Self-Described "Two-faced" Sound

Jacqui's "Mmm!" Captures Both Ends of her Self-Described "Two-faced" Sound

November 15, 2024 Convulsing between banter, rap and sweet singing, Jacqui creates a funky, post-academic dreamscape of pop.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
rap
Rachel Prancer is Going Anywhere But "backwards" on Captivating New Single

Rachel Prancer is Going Anywhere But "backwards" on Captivating New Single

November 15, 2024 Prancer has a way with words and a vulnerability that allows listeners to feel a little less alone as they navigate all the complexities life throws at them.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"

Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"

November 14, 2024 The native New Yorker continues to highlight the female experience on her latest alt-rock-tinged single and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Brenn! Unleashes His Folk-Pop Sincerity in "Days on End"

Brenn! Unleashes His Folk-Pop Sincerity in "Days on End"

November 14, 2024 At only 20 years old, one can only imagine what the future has in store for this rising folk-pop star.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning

“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning

November 13, 2024 Griff paints an innately human picture with the song's haunting and provocative sound.
Author: Caroline McKenzie
pop
Luna Luna Takes a Dance-Pop Approach to their Latin Roots in "Una Vez Más"

Luna Luna Takes a Dance-Pop Approach to their Latin Roots in "Una Vez Más"

November 12, 2024 “Una Vez Más” combines Luna Luna’s familiar synth sound with the traditional drum and guacharaca sounds found in many cumbia songs.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'

mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'

November 4, 2024 mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Debbii Dawson Crafts a Vintage Pop Earworm in "Walla Walla"

Debbii Dawson Crafts a Vintage Pop Earworm in "Walla Walla"

November 4, 2024 Dawson is truly the definition of One To Watch
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Bella Poarch Makes a Sweet Pop Statement With “Sweet Delusion”

Bella Poarch Makes a Sweet Pop Statement With “Sweet Delusion”

November 4, 2024 “Sweet Delusion” explores the concept of a love overdose and the blurred effects of its fumes.
Author: René Cobar
pop
Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"

Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"

November 4, 2024 “The Ring of Fire” “explores the dangerous allure of giving yourself completely to someone or something, even when you know it might destroy you."
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”

Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”

October 31, 2024 “Flash in the Pan” demonstrates self-awareness, natural magnetism, and raw power.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
pop
Ashe and Suki Waterhouse Dive Into Existential Psychedelia in “Pushing Daisies”

Ashe and Suki Waterhouse Dive Into Existential Psychedelia in “Pushing Daisies”

October 29, 2024 “Pushing Daisies” seamlessly traps listeners in a dream-like haze through an addictive yet melancholy melody.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]

Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]

October 29, 2024 Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Q&A
Addison Rae Transforms the Divine Feminine Into a Hit Record in "Aquamarine”

Addison Rae Transforms the Divine Feminine Into a Hit Record in "Aquamarine”

October 28, 2024 “Aquamarine” is an impressive follow-up to yet another viral moment for this social media star turned pop icon.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
The Driver Era Deliver Yet Another Earworm in "Don't Walk Away”

The Driver Era Deliver Yet Another Earworm in "Don't Walk Away”

October 23, 2024 The Driver Era seem simply incapable of missing.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Danny Dwyer's "System Overload" Is an Intoxicating Dancefloor Meditation

Danny Dwyer's "System Overload" Is an Intoxicating Dancefloor Meditation

October 23, 2024 "For 'System Overload,' I wanted to do something different and play with styles a little outside of what I'm known for."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Rebecca Black's “TRUST!” Is a Club Classic

Rebecca Black's “TRUST!” Is a Club Classic

October 21, 2024 Rebecca Black, they could never make us hate you.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Sofía Valdés Presents a Fully Realized Version of Her Craft in Hypnotizing Debut Album

Sofía Valdés Presents a Fully Realized Version of Her Craft in Hypnotizing Debut Album

October 19, 2024 “I went to hell and back in the making of this album… physically and mentally.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Isabel Larosa Puts Us Under Her Spell in the Captivating "Muse"

Isabel Larosa Puts Us Under Her Spell in the Captivating "Muse"

October 19, 2024 After a year of teasing on social media, "Muse" is finally here.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose

Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose

October 18, 2024 We reached out to the Bay Area-born-now-LA-based artist to get all the deep details of this amazing release.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
flowerovlove Casts Us Under Love's All-Consuming Spell in 'ache in my tooth'

flowerovlove Casts Us Under Love's All-Consuming Spell in 'ache in my tooth'

October 17, 2024 'ache in my tooth' bows to the cheeky roots of unhinged desire.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Zolita Has No Problem Saying "Bye Bye Baby" to an Ex Who Refuses to Grow Up

Zolita Has No Problem Saying "Bye Bye Baby" to an Ex Who Refuses to Grow Up

October 16, 2024 "'Bye Bye Baby' is a ruthless breakup song about an all too common stereotype."
Author: Adam Delahoussaye
pop
Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]

Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]

October 15, 2024 Currently on tour with Wallows and working toward her debut album, we sat down with the rising star.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
pop
Riovaz Lets Us Into His Inner World in Self-Titled Debut Album

Riovaz Lets Us Into His Inner World in Self-Titled Debut Album

October 14, 2024 “This album is the most important piece in my catalog to date."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Artemas' "how could u love somebody like me?" Is For Anyone Who's Ever 'Tried to Fix Him'

Artemas' "how could u love somebody like me?" Is For Anyone Who's Ever 'Tried to Fix Him'

October 10, 2024 "how could u love somebody like me?" is characteristic Artemas—sultry, brooding, and morally ambiguous.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
R&B