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The Last Dinner Party's 'Prelude to Ecstasy' Is a Portrait of Fierce Femininity and Art-Rock Genius
February 5, 2024
'Prelude to Ecstasy' feels like a Tumblr-era soundtrack to an ornate period piece.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'
January 23, 2024
Digicore trailblazer and pop purveyor ericdoa is the furthest he can be from dead on arrival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI's 'talking to the wind' Is a Sonic Salve For the Soul
January 22, 2024
"All the songs on this project feel like the wind to me. They give me the same feeling of peace and clarity."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
yungatita Kicks Off the Year With a Healthy Dose of Slacker Pop in 'Shoelace & A Knot'
January 10, 2024
The debut album from yungatita serves as an impressive introduction to the the East LA band.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ratbag Throws Away the Rules in Debut EP 'why aren't you laughing?'
December 14, 2023
"'why aren't you laughing?' is your invitation into my world."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Unflirt Takes Us Through a Period of Transformation in 'April's Nectar'
December 14, 2023
From the soaring highs to the crushing lows, every moment is brought to life with a depth and richness.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Tate McRae Cements Her Global Pop Takeover With 'THINK LATER'
December 11, 2023
'THINK LATER' crystallizes a lifetime of personal transformation.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Siiickbrain Lets Us Into Her 'MY MASOCHISTIC MIND'
December 6, 2023
The debut album from Siiickbrain arrives as an unapologetic glimpse at the alternative artist.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dove Cameron Crafts a Sinister, Intoxicating Debut Album in 'Alchemical Vol. 1'
December 6, 2023
Cameron's debut effort that is equal parts alluring to the ear and striking to the heart.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021
Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Guzzle Emotional Oranges' Freshly-Squeezed Alternative R&B With 'The Juice: Vol 1'
May 14, 2019
In just one year, Emotional Oranges has easily become Los Angeles' favorite R&B mystery duo all while keeping their true identities unknown.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rachel Chinouriri's 'Better Off Without' Is Healing Given Sonic Form
May 20, 2022
It's giving hot, heartbroken, healed girl summer.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
COIN's 'I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore' Signals a New Chapter of Their Artistry
September 13, 2024
'I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore' holds a kaleidoscopic range—in genres, sounds, and confessional feelings.
Author:
Abby Kenna
IDK Crafts a Dance Record in His Own Image With KAYTRANADA-Produced 'Simple.'
May 6, 2022
"I wanted to create a project where people can 'dance to real shit.'"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'
May 6, 2020
With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]
July 1, 2022
"We should all be ok to look at who we really are and not just who we want to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Peter McPoland’s 'PIGGY' Finds Beauty in the Discomfort
August 15, 2023
“My whole purpose is to make art. I just try to be a vessel for it to come out past all of the overstimulation and noise on the internet.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Jordan Ward Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With 'moreward(FORWARD)'
August 28, 2023
'moreward(FORWARD)' serves as an extension to an already cohesive project that interweaves a myriad of genres and soul-bearing storytelling.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Yazmin Lacey Lets Her Soul Run Free in 'Voice Notes'
March 3, 2023
'Voice Notes' is a master compilation of deep R&B and soul-drenched jazz,
Author:
Jazmin Kylene