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JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation
July 14, 2021
JAWNY is an artist who has never been afraid to take bold thematic risks; risks that often pay off in spades.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Author:
Carter Fife
Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Claire Rosinkranz's '6 Of A Billion' Is a Sonic Playground For the Rapidly Rising Star
July 9, 2021
<i>6 Of A Billion</i> is a testament to the ever-evolving range to be found in the next generation of pop stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sofía Valdés and Cuco Close Out the Summer With “How’s That Working Out?”
August 16, 2024
We don’t know how it took this long for Cuco and Valdés to collaborate, but we’re just grateful they finally did.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
D. Muà±oz Struggles Through a Troublesome Relationship in "Comfort" Video
March 9, 2020
D. Muà±oz' latest music video has us completely in our feels.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Riiki on Stanning Beyoncé, Moshing, and Writing Music in Her Car [Q&A]
July 22, 2020
We sat down with New Zealand-based artist Riiki for an exclusive interview.
Author:
Georgie Wright
Cody Lovaas Lays It All on the Line in the Emotionally-Charged "Rocket"
April 26, 2021
Lovaas' smooth pop music perfectly balances confessional lyrics and infectious melodies
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
MICHELLE Has No "EXPIRATION DATE"
January 5, 2022
They say all good things must come to an end, but long live MICHELLE's effortless groove.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ben Kessler Tells a Coming-of-Age Story Still Being Written With 'Violet'
December 9, 2022
"Violet is the color I see when I close my eyes and do all this dreaming — it is my most scared, introspective space."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tess Clare's "Part 2" Is A Sunlit Welcome to Post-Breakup Bliss
April 21, 2023
Tess Clare’s “Part 2” is a drive down the PCH, wind flowing through hooky melodies and indie-pop-breakup-anthem goodness.
Author:
Abby Kenna
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
RAEGAN Walks Us Through Her Whimsical Alt-Pop Fusion EP 'FUCK RAEGAN,' Track By Track
May 1, 2024
From a lesbian Romeo and Juliet to songs made from the sounds of dropping coins, 'FUCK RAEGAN' is a whimsical pop-fusion.
Author:
DJ Connor
Olivia Dean Embraces Change in “Lady Lady”
July 17, 2025
“Lady Lady,” the second single from Olivia Dean’s upcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album, The Art of Loving, is a graceful ode to feminine strength.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos