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Jazmin Bean’s 'Traumatic Livelihood' Is a Genre-Blending Exploration of Trauma and Healing
February 26, 2024
Boundaryless and exquisitely donned in theatrics, 'Traumatic Livelihood' is a precious collection of the artist’s musical and personal voice.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Kanii, Riovaz, Nimstarr Introduce You to Your New Favorite Boy Band in 'The Heart Racers'
February 23, 2024
With pulsing potential, could 'The Heart Racers' EP be only a preview of what’s to come?
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
NewDad's Debut LP 'Madra' Is a Hallmark of New Generation Shoegaze
February 23, 2024
Taking inspiration from bands like Pixies, The Cure, and Slowdive, NewDad lay down the foundation of their own indie rock legacy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ethan Bortnick's 'luna park' Exists in a World Between Dreams and Reality
February 21, 2024
"The mission is always to be as unique as possible and push my art till it actually makes me feel uncomfortable."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Crawlers Delivers a Raw, Emotional Debut Album in 'The Mess We Seem To Make'
February 20, 2024
The universe of Cralwers is stirring, multi-dimensional, and unpredictable.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Swansea Skag's 'the fundamentals of disappearing' Is Measured Chaos
February 20, 2024
Swansea Skag has learned how to paint with production, marrying electronic and organic influences with a deft hand.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Katherine Li’s 'love, k' is a Romantic Treat For All Seasons
February 15, 2024
"This EP is written for all the hopeless romantics that find themselves in a never-ending loop of (borderline imaginary) relationships that never seem to work out."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Declan McKenna Creates a Trippy, Experimental World All His Own in 'What Happened to the Beach?'
February 15, 2024
'What Happened to the Beach?' marks what will inevitably seen as a cornerstone in McKenna's ever-shifting. musical identity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
joan Takes You on a Wistful, Cinematic Pop Journey in Debut Album 'superglue'
May 1, 2023
The lads of joan welcome fatherhood with an ambitious debut album.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Omar Apollo Sheds His Skin in the Crystalline ‘Live For Me’
October 9, 2023
'Live For Me' has officially landed and as expected, it’s better than we expected.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'
April 30, 2021
Whether you like to go out and listen to Ariana Grande, or sit in your room meditating to Merzbow, <i> Wrestling</i> is a masterclass in forward-thinking pop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author:
EJ Saftner
Gracie Abrams Hands Us Her Diary in Debut Album 'Good Riddance'
February 28, 2023
Abrams takes our hand and leads us through a coming-of-age soundtrack to heartbreak, grief, love, and loneliness.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph
June 27, 2023
Wallice balances the fatigue and frustration of coming into adulthood to visceral effect.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act
August 7, 2020
In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain
June 29, 2021
Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Author:
Carter Fife
A-Wall Takes Us Through 'Autopilot,' Track By Track
October 18, 2022
'Autopilot' seamlessly crystallizes feelings of self-doubt, addiction, and aimlessness into dizzying anti-pop.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Alex Porat Walks Us Through Her Iridescent Mini Album 'Miss Sick World,' Track By Track
October 6, 2021
Porat delivers on a project full of emotional and sonic highs.
Author:
DJ Connor