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FLETCHER and Kito Have No Issue With Staying "Bitter"
May 13, 2020
FLETCHER gives us an anthemic outlet for when we are just not quite ready to move on.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LANY Release "good guys," the First Taste of Third Album 'Mama's Boy'
May 13, 2020
At its core, "good guys" is an ode to doing all the right things for the wrong person.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Holly Humberstone Is in Full Bloom
May 12, 2020
If you are looking for a new artist to listen to through this strange time, look no further than the transcendent musings of Humberstone.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Mishaal Establishes Himself as an Enviable Gen Z Voice in the Powfu-Assisted "Friends"
May 12, 2020
With just his first major label release, Mishaal is already pushing limits and establishing himself as an act you need to keep your eyes on.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'
May 11, 2020
Seabra paints a gripping portrait of a human still discovering himself - flaws, aspirations, and all.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life
May 11, 2020
snny's music captures a universal sentiment, one of trying to find your voice and place in a newfound home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in 'Late Teens / Early Twenties'
May 11, 2020
Dunne's latest is a wonderfully-scored coming-of-age story.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Easy Life Release Two Much-Needed Lockdown-Inspired Tracks
May 8, 2020
"We wanted to put something out to spare people from the infinite boredom that is lockdown."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Fergus James Transforms a Moment of Creative Exhaustion Into the Anthemic "Good Man"
May 8, 2020
James is a name you might not already know but one you should definitely put on your radar.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Sky Ferreira Finally Returns With "Leash," Announces 'Masochism' Album For 2025
December 6, 2024
The return of Sky Ferreira definitely wasn't on our 2024 bingo card.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]
February 7, 2019
"Friends" suggests that we may not be as ostracized as we think we are because most of us are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RAYE's "Please Don't Touch" Is a Timeless Pop Outing
December 16, 2019
This is the perfect song to end your year, or better yet, the decade with.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
Author:
Maddy Quach