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Ben Kessler and the Complicated Friendship of "Just Wanna Be Your Friend"
April 30, 2020
"This tune is a reminder to get out of my own way."
Author:
Joey Legittino
dhruv Makes Us 'For the Archives,' an Uplifting Quarantine Playlist
April 30, 2020
"Stay safe and well, everyone."
Author:
dhruv
Alfie Templeman's "My Best Friend" Is a Hypnotic Ode to Depression
April 28, 2020
"It's about depression and sadness being the only thing that's always there for you, as if it's the only thing that really sticks around..."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Porat on her new single, using social media like its Google, and allowing herself to be vulnerable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Anjali Taneja Reminds Listeners to Cherish the Journey in "My Side"
April 28, 2020
"'My Side' at its core is about wanting the person you love to be there with you as you grow into yourself and achieve success."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'
April 27, 2020
Rarely does pop feel so effortless and grand.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'
April 27, 2020
Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in 'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020
"I know everyone always talks about their music being honest, but it really feels like a public diary to me."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'
April 24, 2020
<i>the voicenotes</i> acts a digital diary, capturing melancholic moments of self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
When Life Gave LoveLeo "LEMONS," He Made a Bop in His Bedroom
April 24, 2020
There is nothing not to love about LoveLeo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
aldn Explores the Life Span of a Relationship in 'the end'
July 25, 2023
Continuing to revolutionize and grow beyond his hyperpop foundation, it feels like there's no end to the self-taught producer and artist's potential.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Laments the Questions Left Unanswered in “How Much Longer?”
January 29, 2024
“How Much Longer?” invokes the unrelenting ache of early 2000’s indie ballads.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Christian French Creates a Whirlwind of Emotions in His Captivating 'bright side of the moon' EP
August 15, 2019
While French has been on tour with Quinn XCII and Chelsea Cutler, he will be headlining his own tour this fall.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Sophie Powers Enters a Dark New Era With "move with me" [Q&A]
May 9, 2025
The 20-year-old artist sheds the bubblegum neon aesthetic and steps into a darker, rawer, and more nihilistic vision of herself.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LIA LIA's "Night Call" Is Pop for After Midnight
October 2, 2020
Berlin-based vocalist and songwriter LIA LIA gets into an autumn vibe with her new single "Night Call," a cooling tonic of sound adding mystery to the shortening days, a plea for something to end and begin anew.
Author:
DJ Connor
kmoe's Unconventional Style Makes "flutter" a Must Listen
October 9, 2020
"flutter" is a pop ballad with an electronic instrumental and a climactic build to a glitchy outro.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Charlotte Lawrence Breaks Down on the Dancefloor in "I Don't Wanna Dance"
March 1, 2024
Lawrence wrestles with her heart and mind in a vulnerable yet infectious sonic effort.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
alextbh Fearlessly Expresses His Sexuality in "No Space"
February 1, 2019
Alex's latest single fuses his typical left-of-center grooviness with sensual pop.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
McCall Moves on With "Perfect Timing," Announces Debut Album '...To Be A Dream...' [Premiere + Q&A]
June 1, 2022
Ahead of the release of her debut album, we get to know the rising artist.
Author:
DJ Connor
Maude Latour Captures the Final Days of Normal College Life in "Furniture" Video [Premiere]
May 15, 2020
"My real life. Nothing else. I can't get over how much fun we had."
Author:
Joey Legittino