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Ride the Emotional Rollercoaster of Olivia O'Brien's Debut Album, 'Was It Even Real?'
April 29, 2019
"I wrote this in a really dark place and I hope I can help other people who may be in that same spot."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great
April 23, 2019
"This album's all of my past and my present."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lizzo's 'CUZ I LOVE YOU' Debut Is Your New Self-Love Handbook
April 22, 2019
+ Catch Lizzo on tour through fall!
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project
April 18, 2019
From its very opening moments, it is immediately apparent why the enigmatic artist is currently gracing the cover of Spotify's Anti-Pop playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Omar Apollo Revives Indie-Funk with 'Friends' EP Ahead of 'The Voyager' Tour
April 11, 2019
Apollo consistently blows us away with his flawless weaving of bedroom pop and R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ady Suleiman Turned His Voice Memos into Brilliant Neo-Soul 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' Mixtape [Q&A]
April 9, 2019
If soulful melodies are your cup of tea, then 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' is your invitation to Suleiman's tasty world of custard cream biscuits.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
Baby Rose Sets Out on a Winding Journey in the Hypnotic 'Slow Burn'
April 17, 2024
"'Slow Burn' is our eclectic chemistry and the captured essence of our world’s colliding."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
dee holt Arrives at Herself 2.0 in New EP ‘loving in the dark’
August 16, 2024
Once self-underestimated, encouraged by loved ones, holt has reached her destiny with a ticket for further journeys in hand.
Author:
René Cobar
berryblue Bursts Onto the Scene With 'Uh Oh'
February 6, 2025
'Uh Oh' is infectious, cool, and ready to burst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Cub Sport Finds ‘Jesus at the Gay Bar’ in a Moment of Musical Ascendance
April 10, 2023
‘Jesus at the Gay Bar’ is a delectable album sure to fill your head, heart, and soul.
Author:
DJ Connor
Porches Delivers a Grimy and Surreal Album in 'Shirt'
September 20, 2024
Aaron Maine’s sound as Porches is as raucous and sentimental as ever.
Author:
Gia Acosta
horsegiirL Gallops From the Stable to the Dance Floor in 'v.i.p - very important pony'
January 27, 2025
horsegiirL is uplifting and intoxicating, while equally obscure and impossible to understand.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Remi Wolf Attempts a Series of Pop Acrobatics in 'Big Ideas' and Flawlessly Sticks the Landing
July 18, 2024
"I wrote these songs about love, lust, anger, fantasies, harsh realities, vices, low lows, and high highs."
Author:
Giselle Libby
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP
May 24, 2021
Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author:
Carter Fife