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CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019 CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.  
Author: Allissa Williams
singer songwriter
pop
interview
crook
oh cool
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019 With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author: Kristin Robinson
soul
Indie
Interview
brandt orange
good energy
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
interview
indie pop
Indie
jakob ogawa
April
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019 The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
rap
hip hop
sueco the child
tik tok
miscreant
fast
show and tell
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
electro pop
thunder
SHAED
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019 In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
the faim
alternative
interview
pop punk
stand atlantic
most likely to
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019 While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author: Allissa Williams
indie
alternative
interview
rock
the academic
aftertaste
Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019 "At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
dream pop
album reviews
heartbreak magic
riah
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019 After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Marà­as, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author: Kristin Robinson
indie
interview
jesse munsat
Where He Slept When He Stayed Here
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]

Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019 "This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author: Miranda Hyman
Pop
Interview
Maude Latour
Ride My Bike
Conan Gray Is Unsurprisingly Amazing at ASMR and Backflips | Truth or Dare

Conan Gray Is Unsurprisingly Amazing at ASMR and Backflips | Truth or Dare
September 5, 2019 There are no two ways about it - Gray is pop's next big thing.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
lollapalooza
indie pop
bedroom pop
conan gray
anti pop
truth or dare
The Future Is Bright: KERA's Queer Journey and an Optimistic New Song [Q&A]

The Future Is Bright: KERA's Queer Journey and an Optimistic New Song [Q&A]
March 21, 2019 Now it's time for the world to listen.
Author: Zoë Elaine Brown
pop
indie
interview
kera
bright future ahead
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 10, 2019 Luna Aura is cutting as she is cunning.
Author: Jessica Thomas
alternative
punk
interview
rock
Luna Aura
English Boys
three cheers for the american beauty
Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]

Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022 Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
soul
interview
R&B
red bull
jake wesley rogers
bren joy
red bull soundclash
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]

Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023 "I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
braden baels
pick me up
nomad
William Ryan Key Explains Recent Rock Departure With New Electronic EP

William Ryan Key Explains Recent Rock Departure With New Electronic EP
February 15, 2022 "This is it. You've found the place that makes you the most happy creating music."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
electronic
ambient
the noise
william ryan key
yellowcard
Alt Bloom Smoothly Creates   "Potential" in Life and Love [Premiere + Q&A]

Alt Bloom Smoothly Creates   "Potential" in Life and Love [Premiere + Q&A]
July 31, 2019 "The song itself is a reflection on dating. I'm always finding myself on the edge of diving in with someone rather than jumping."
Author: Janette Ayub
pop
alternative
interview
alt bloom
INJI's 'LFG' Is For the Girls, Gays, and Anyone Looking to Have a Good Time [Q&A]

INJI's 'LFG' Is For the Girls, Gays, and Anyone Looking to Have a Good Time [Q&A]
August 9, 2023 "The whole EP is about joy and feeling confident in yourself, whoever you are. Don’t waste your time on people who don’t deserve you!"
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
dance
inji
lfg

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