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grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter
November 24, 2020
Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby'
October 27, 2020
In his highly-anticipated Interscope debut, JAWNY frames the entire affair as an apologetic mixtape, taking us through the highs and low of a breakup.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jean Dawson's 'Pixel Bath' Is a Masterclass on Staring Down Your Demons
October 26, 2020
<i>Pixel Bath</i> is a self-contained world; reveling in its own sense of triumph at each and every rapturous twist and turn.
Author:
Maddy Quach
keshi's 'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart
October 23, 2020
In <i>always</i>, keshi pairs heartbreaking lows and fleeting highs with an unparalleled ease.
Author:
Ruby Scott
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Silver Sphere Makes a Shimmering and Stunning Debut With 'all my boyfriends'
September 28, 2020
Silver Sphere makes music to laugh, cry, and dance to.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike 'To Myself'
September 25, 2020
In revisiting her debut album, Baby Rose once again demonstrates her undeniable gift for R&B.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music
September 8, 2020
With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sheridan Reed's Love-Infused EP Strikes Us with Pure R&B 'Serendipity' [PREMIERE]
May 2, 2019
A charming new voice emerging from Austin, Texas, is blessing airwaves by way of Sheridan Reed's blissful soul pop melodies.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Surrender to Troi Irons' Alternative Rock Revolution in 'Lost Angels'
October 29, 2019
Irons is an icon in the making.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Fever Joy's 'Reflections' Is a Debut Rooted in Self-Love [Premiere]
November 14, 2019
"Music is one of the only things that allows us to see into other people's experiences from a distance and connect with them."
Author:
Precious Kato
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021
This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author:
Taylor Schutt
SAULT Releases Five New Albums, Free For Five Days Only
November 4, 2022
The UK neo-soul collective regularly challenges the status quo to wondrous effect.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Saya Gray Explores Yearning and Heartbreak in Debut Album 'SAYA'
February 27, 2025
'SAYA' paints a new portrait of an artist who has consistently defied simple classification.
Author:
Gia Acosta
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
LOVER Breaks Down His Sophomore EP 'Rookie Era,' Track By Track
October 11, 2021
<i>Rookie Era</i> is an album brimming with life and resilience.
Author:
Ruby Scott