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renforshort Takes Us Through ‘a girl's experience,’ Track by Track
June 16, 2025
‘a girls experience’ traces an alternative pop course through feelings of nostalgia, desperate crushes, and coming of age.
Author:
DJ Connor
Leikeli47 Is Finally Taking Off the Mask in 'Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only'
June 13, 2025
Leikeli47 is completely certain of who she is and the power that she holds.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Finn Wolfhard Reintroduces Himself in Debut Album 'Happy Birthday'
June 10, 2025
'Happy Birthday 'is an unveiling of self that proves we may not have ever truly known Wolfhard in the first place.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Oxis Dives Into the Unknown Depths of Oceanic Electronica in Debut Album 'Oxis 7'
June 10, 2025
Oxis presents a body of work saturated in yearning, weaving sonics and tones that span from the calmest of currents to the most engulfing storms of sound.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Addison Rae Makes Her Entry Into Pop History with Debut Album “Addison”
June 9, 2025
Addison embodies nostalgia in a manner so intense it surpasses the recent Y2K movement by miles.
Author:
Giselle Libby
TIMEA’s Debut Album ‘and I forever will’ Draws a Topography of Becoming
June 9, 2025
A deeply personal recollection, 'and I forever will' immerses listeners in sounds that feel nostalgic and hopeful.
Author:
René Cobar
Chloe Qisha Explores the Wild Highs and Messy Lows of 'Modern Romance'
May 21, 2025
"The Modern Romance EP is the project of my dreams."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nate Sib Rides a Euphoric High in 'for us'
May 20, 2025
Sib bridges mainstream pop with alternative experimentation to curate a sound uniquely his own.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Shunkan Makes Triumphant Comeback After Five Year Break With 'Kamikaze Girl'
May 20, 2025
'Kamikaze Girl' is emo for the next generation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chezile Just Wants to Let You Know That You're Special With New EP 'Alē'
May 19, 2025
'Alē' reflects on Chezile's humble beginnings while contemplating the trappings of fame and trying to stay grounded amidst a new reality.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Park Hye Jin Creates a World All Her Own on 'Before I Die'
September 13, 2021
In her debut project, Park regularly challenges preconceived notions of what dance music is and ought to be.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ambré Stands at a Crossroads of Past, Present, and Future R&B in 'Pulp'
November 11, 2019
The Grammy award-winning artist's take on R&B is nothing if not refreshing.
Author:
Bianca Brown
mxmtoon Captures the Sound and Heart of a Generation With 'dawn'
April 23, 2020
mxmtoon blends lyricism that borders on poetry and soundscapes that call to mind wistful daydreams.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited
June 11, 2021
In her euphoric debut album, Slayyyter holds absolutely nothing back.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jo MacKenzie Explores the Full Range of Being a 'Tourist' [Q&A]
March 21, 2022
From teenage insecurity to big-city disillusionment, Mackenzie examines what it feels like to not perfectly belong.
Author:
DJ Connor
Oscar Anton Gives Us a Taste of Summer Love With "postcard from Milan"
January 10, 2022
Listening to Anton feels like FaceTiming your best friend who is on the opposite side of the globe.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Lexa Gates Tells a Story Completely Hers in Label Debut 'Elite Vessel'
October 22, 2024
"I am the vessel, and this album represents my journey toward everything I’ve ever dreamed of— it's a surreal feeling.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
HVN's 'All Girls Go to Heaven" Is the Hip-Hop Subversion 2021 Needed
November 10, 2021
If this is your first exposure to the Houston artist, then you're in luck, because this is the perfect place to start.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sofía Valdés Charts a Generation-Spanning Story in 'Silvia'
August 14, 2023
'Silvia' tells a family story that belongs not to just Valdés but many of us.
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