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$NOT and Maggie Lindemann Embark for the "Moon & Stars"
February 3, 2020
$NOT samples Lord Huron in his latest infectious offering.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Saweetie and GALXARA Grab Back in "Sway With Me"
February 3, 2020
Saweetie and GALXARA deliver a Latin-infused feminist anthem for the ages.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
boyband Enlists Billy Martin of Good Charlotte for "Death Note"
January 30, 2020
The debut single from boyband is a worthy contender for Top 10 anime openings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
Author:
Emily Bird
070 Shake Reinvents Herself in 'Modus Vivendi'
January 18, 2020
"I want it to make a change in the world. The agenda is bigger than just music."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
There is a bewitching quality to the melancholy that runs rampant in Johan Lenox's music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jagwar Twin Hits an Emotional High in "Shine" Live Session [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Shine" is an enduring message of optimism.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Amindi and Kari Faux's "Love Em Leave Em" Is the Decade's First Anthem for Ladies
January 9, 2020
Heed the advice of Amindi and Kari Faux. Chase a bag, not a man.
Author:
Bianca Brown
AG Club Breaks Free in 'WE'RE ALL BRODIES*'
November 6, 2023
There’s something contagious about the way that AG Club lives in their authenticity.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kabwasa Announces His Debut Album with the Retro "You Gon See"
August 3, 2020
Vintage aesthetics paired with cutting edge flows and ideas, Kabwasa makes a statement with his single "You Gon See."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Saint Bodhi Stays True to Herself on the Fearless 'Antisocial'
September 10, 2021
<i>Antisocial</i> feels like a reckless measurement of societal bullshit, a purge of nonsense for genuine feelings.
Author:
DJ Connor
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023
The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Cara+Troy Drops Debut EP "PROTOSTAR" Just in Time For Cuffing Season
October 16, 2023
'PROTOSTAR' is your own personal soundtrack to introspection and self-reflection as the nights grow longer.
Author:
Carter Fife
Tierra Whack Is Everything at Once in Long-Awaited Debut Album 'World Wide Whack'
March 15, 2024
“I hope your only expectation was for me to say how I feel.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Asha Imuno Ushers in a New Era With “eXCiTING :)” Visual
August 16, 2024
“eXCiTING :)” blends the energy of NY’s sexy drill movement with Imuno’s signature West Coast futurism.
Author:
Carter Fife
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021
Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author:
DJ Connor