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Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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
d4vd Returns to His Indie Rock Roots With the Striking Two-Track 'Withering'
February 10, 2024
In his latest offering, the breakout star strays from the ballads and returns to his rambunctious pop-rock roots.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
jxdn Bares His Still-Bleeding Heart in "WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS"
February 9, 2024
"The music of my life has started playing again. All I can think about is showing everyone what it sounds like."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Cleffy, the Artist Fighting His Demons With Intoxicating, Alternative R&B
February 7, 2024
Honoring themes of loss, grief, and the perils of existing, his alternative R&B is both cathartic and liberating.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
glaive Begs the Question "huh" in Breakneck Banger
January 31, 2024
“huh” is the glaive encapsulated, merging raw emotions with unfiltered electronic soundscapes.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet PrettyUgly, the Next It-Band of Alternative Pop Fusion
January 27, 2024
The LA-based alternative band merges powerhouse frontwoman vocals with an indie-fusion of sounds to create genre-bending pop-rock earworms.
Author:
Abby Kenna
YUNGBLUD and Lil Yachty Leave the World Behind in "When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)"
January 26, 2024
"I wanted this moment to be a collision of each other's imagination and sound."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
conner Embraces a Punk Rock Attitude on "bite the bullet"
January 29, 2021
conner's recent single "bite the bullet" is a hard-hitting punk rock anthem.
Author:
Tyler Borland
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Deb Never Gives a Voice to the Outsider on "Crutches"
February 24, 2022
"Crutches" is a reminder that even enigmatic forces like Never are still human.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
flor Plays Never Have I Ever With White Claw
September 16, 2019
Catch flor on their Ones To Watch - presented tour NOW!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Surrender to Troi Irons' Alternative Rock Revolution in 'Lost Angels'
October 29, 2019
Irons is an icon in the making.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
conner Drops the Defiant New Music Video for "bite the bullet"
February 18, 2021
conner is leading this new wave of artists who have a modern interpretation of 90′s punk sounds.
Author:
Tyler Borland
KANADA THE LOOP Talks Akira, Internet Culture and His Debut EP Toyota Reckless
December 6, 2022
An artist to add to your summer playlist, KANADA THE LOOP is undeniably a musician to pick up the mood at any given moment.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
She Loves Boon Subverts Expectation on "For The Weekend"
February 12, 2021
New York City native, She Loves Boon, embodies the rebellious and DIY attitude of the hyperpop community, while still leaning on pop and alternative influences.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Carlie Hanson's 'Tough Boy' Is a Portrait of Sonic and Personal Growth
February 24, 2022
<i>Tough Boy</i> is an album built around self-discovery in real-time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ratbag Throws Away the Rules in Debut EP 'why aren't you laughing?'
December 14, 2023
"'why aren't you laughing?' is your invitation into my world."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon