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From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
Author:
Bianca Brown
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
Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut
November 8, 2019
Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Death Stranding Brings Praise, Disappointment, and an Impressive Musical Score
November 8, 2019
Is Death Stranding the best-scored walking simulator of the decade?
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Tim Atlas' 'Together Lonely' Is an Introvert's Dream R&B Record [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"I hope this record does what music is supposed to do: bring people together."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019
Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author:
Precious Kato
Biig Piig Showcases Her Versatility and Dreamlike Vocals in 'No Place for Patience, Vol. 3'
November 4, 2019
Biig Piig has honed in on an innate ability to capture a unique feeling of comfort and groove.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Kid Hastings Invokes Fear of Change and Martin Scorsese in Debut EP 'Golden'
November 1, 2019
"There's a real fear in leaving home."
Author:
Kristin Robinson
mwami's Sound Is More Than Just Music. It's a Movement
October 29, 2019
mwami's debut EP, 'protean,' is the product of an artist seeking to leave his mark on dance music in a rapidly globalizing world.
Author:
Brooke Pohle
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
sky Explores the Intricacies of Grief in Debut EP 'good grief'
April 15, 2021
With <i>good grief</i>, sky transforms the grieving process into a standout debut project rife with self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Allan Rayman Looks Back on His Life on 'Roadhouse 02'
March 21, 2022
<i>Roadhouse 02</i> is some of Rayman's most captivating and hypnotic work to date.
Author:
Joe Beer
All We've Been Listening to 'Lately' Is Still Woozy's Debut EP
May 3, 2019
How do you roll out the carpet for an artist whose post-genre inclinations swerve between sun-soaked anti-pop and otherworldly R&B at a moment's notice?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chiiild Will Have You Hopping on Their 'Synthetic Soul' Train
March 2, 2020
Chiiild is an entrancing mix of old and new.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
The Maràas' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers
June 25, 2021
The Maràas' highly-anticipated debut album arrives as a cinematic, slow burning masterpiece.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Ruby Fields Tells Part of Her Life Story on 'Been Doin' It For A Bit' [Q&A]
October 5, 2021
A sense of honesty bleeds into every aspect of <I>Been Doin' It For a Bit</I>.
Author:
Ally Rincà²n
Col3trane Explores the Kaleidoscopic Nature of Love in Debut Album 'Lush Life'
May 6, 2022
"My <i>Lush Life</i> tells a story of loving until something hurts."
Author:
Jazmine Kylene
Bb Trickz Shows Off Her Softer Side in “Sadtrickz”
December 1, 2023
If nothing else, 'Sadtrickz' once again proves the inevitability of Bb trickz.
Author:
Carter Fife
ericoda Ascends to Even Greater Heights With 'things with wings'
May 23, 2022
<i>things with wings</i> is an album rife with catharsis, and one that makes the most of its genre-defying star.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo