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Matilda Lyn Captures the Ever-Present Highs and Lows of Life in 'Sunwarmed'
September 13, 2024
'Sunwarmed' contains seven tracks of pure melancholic bliss for indulging the season as it slowly fizzles away.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Rex Orange County Unpacks the Human Experience in 'The Alexander Technique'
September 10, 2024
Rex Orange County delivers critical vulnerability, passion, and self-awareness in 53 minutes and 16 seconds of exploratory music-making.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Sarah Kinsley Delivers an Otherworldy Debut Album in ‘Escaper’
September 9, 2024
'Escaper' evokes that reality-suspending feeling of dreams, plumed with feelings of curiosity, grief, love, and loss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Paris Paloma Delivers Dignified Discord in Debut Record ‘Cacophony’
September 9, 2024
The stories of 'Cacophony' tell of issues and feelings as old as time itself.
Author:
René Cobar
The Dare's 'What’s Wrong With New York?' Is Messy Sex Pop At Its Finest
September 6, 2024
The Dare makes music for every hottie on a redeye who’d rather be broke in a big city than rich in a forgettable one.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ashe Transforms Life's Trials and Tribulations Into a Brilliant Pop Gem in ‘Willson’
September 6, 2024
'Willson' easily emerges as a contender for any and all album of the year lists.
Author:
DJ Connor
FARR Release Vibrant 'Blink Twice If You're Okay' EP
September 5, 2024
'Blink Twice If You're Okay' is jam-packed with memorable, soulful moments that entertain and aim to leave deep, lasting connections.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
David Kushner Sets Out on a Grand Sonic Odyssey in Debut Album 'The Dichotomy'
September 5, 2024
'The Dichotomy' is an extensive study of opposing ideals—light and darkness, good and evil, righteousness and sin, physical and spiritual, pleasure and pain.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Daniel Blake Dots the Road to Realized Dreams in ‘Shapes’ EP
September 4, 2024
With LA's indie music scene scene firmly behind him, Blake takes listeners on an introspective, soothing ride.
Author:
René Cobar
SWEET SPINE's ‘break//neck’ Is Absolute Fuel for Ferocious Fun
September 4, 2024
"It’s our first project that truly feels like 'ours,' and truthfully, it’s the first body of work that has ever felt like a 'Sweet Spine' project."
Author:
DJ Connor
Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in 'Late Teens / Early Twenties'
May 11, 2020
Dunne's latest is a wonderfully-scored coming-of-age story.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Avery Lynch Walks Us Through 'The Kids Table,' Track By Track
August 24, 2022
'The Kids Table' sees the rising singer-songwriter search out new emotional highs and lows.
Author:
Ruby Scott / Avery Lynch
Yumi Nu Kicks Off a New Beginning With the Irresistible 'Hajime'
May 20, 2022
<i>Hajime</i> feels like a creative rebirth for the model and artist.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hans Williams Discovers 'More Than One Way Home' in Emotive Debut EP
March 7, 2024
"Creating this small project has helped me lean into the unfamiliarity of my future while reconciling with my past."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Scarypoolparty Cements Himself as a Musical Savant in 'Exit Form'
November 25, 2019
Let the legacy of Scarypoolparty truly begin.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Josiah & the Bonnevilles Pours His Blood, Sweat, and Tears Into 'Endurance'
October 26, 2023
No word better describes the path, the process, the man that is Josiah better than endurance.
Author:
DJ Connor
Yeat Cements Himself as Rap's Next Wave With '2 Alivë'
February 18, 2022
Yëat is thë rësult of contëmporary hip-hop's synthësis and subsëquënt mutation.
Author:
Carter Fife
Role Model and the Bittersweet Catharsis of 'Kansas Anymore'
July 22, 2024
In his sophomore effort, Role Model pens a love letter to himself, and, in turn, demonstrates his ability to create a beautiful, uplifting piece of art from a place of melancholy.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]
September 9, 2019
The Indiana artist on the rise blends hip-hop and soul with a nostalgic '70s and '80s flair that is only elevated by his innate gift for storytelling.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ride the Emotional Rollercoaster of Olivia O'Brien's Debut Album, 'Was It Even Real?'
April 29, 2019
"I wrote this in a really dark place and I hope I can help other people who may be in that same spot."
Author:
Alyssa Yung