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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
JELEEL! Gets 'REAL RAW!' in Explosive Debut Album
May 9, 2023
The larger-than-life rapper delivers exponentially in his long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Jake Selvey
KiNG MALA Is Done Crying Over 'SPILT MILK'
November 14, 2023
"It's a purge, a cleansing of everything …and I feel free."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ayleen Valentine Walks the Tightrope of Comforting and Haunting in 'little rainbows after death'
May 3, 2024
'little rainbows after death' finds innocence in vulgarity and hope in pessimism.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Joesef's Debut Album ‘Permanent Damage’ Is an Exercise in Hurt and Healing
January 17, 2023
'Permanent Damage' is a valiant debut effort by an artist unafraid to let his heart bleed.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grace Enger Shares a Riveting Life Chapter in 'The Alchemist' EP
December 12, 2024
This seven-song EP lives in the eye of the beholder and that beholder is Enger.
Author:
René Cobar
re6ce Leans Into the Creative Chaos of Distortion in 'EYEBLEACH.'
December 10, 2024
"eyebleach to me means sharp, it means distortion.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Peter McPoland Shares a Collection of Indie Pop Gems in 'Friend'
December 11, 2024
“i really love these songs i think they fuck.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Author:
DJ Connor
Harriette Strikes the Perfect Mix of Bitter and Sweet in Debut EP 'i heart the internet'
May 1, 2023
Harriette leads listeners through tales of the chronically online, hometown politics, and some imaginative looks at love.
Author:
Abby Kenna