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Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"

Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020 The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Author: Rachael Jansky
soul
pop
evann mcintosh
what dreams are made of
R&b
NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"

NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"
April 6, 2020 "Switchblade" is the first chapter of a pop-R&B fairytale.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
88rising
moonchild
niki
switchblade
The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"

The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"
April 6, 2020 "Lost Angeles" is equal parts love note and breakup letter.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie pop
the aces
lost angeles
MyKey Says Goodbye to a Toxic Relationship in "Please Don't Go"

MyKey Says Goodbye to a Toxic Relationship in "Please Don't Go"
April 6, 2020 In reality, less "Please Don't Go" and more don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
indie pop
anti pop
mykey
please dont go
Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'

Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'
April 3, 2020 Saunders follows viral breakout success with a debut EP that is entirely his own.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
R&B
album reviews
ant saunders
bubble
Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine

Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine
April 3, 2020 Sycco is pulling us out of this springtime-sadness, let her do the same for you.
Author: Jenna Singer
new artist discovery
pop
anti pop
nicotine
sycco
Tate McRae and Audrey Mika Affirm SAYGRACE's Hunch That "Boys Ain't Shit"

Tate McRae and Audrey Mika Affirm SAYGRACE's Hunch That "Boys Ain't Shit"
April 3, 2020 Is your man leaving you on read even though being on our phones is the only thing left to do?
Author: Emily Smith
pop
audrey mika
tate mcrae
saygrace
boys aint shit
The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release

The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020 The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
rock
the driver era
omg plz dont come around
flash drive
Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"

Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020 Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author: Emily Smith
pop
electronic
indie pop
anti pop
isaac dunbar
comme des garcons
Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise

Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020 Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
Author: Chuck Ramos
new artist discovery
pop
anti pop
alec wigdahl
cologne
Grace Inspace Lets Go in Passionate "Heavy Hair" EP

Grace Inspace Lets Go in Passionate "Heavy Hair" EP
February 27, 2026 The EP’s songs seesaw between detachment and passion, giving listeners the feeling that they’re listening to a friend talk through their problems.
Author: India McCarty
pop
EP review
grace inspace
heavy hair
Sacrificing Fame for Passion, Mergui Talks Us Through Starting Over and Being Better for It [Q&A]

Sacrificing Fame for Passion, Mergui Talks Us Through Starting Over and Being Better for It [Q&A]
February 26, 2026 Fresh off the release of "3 Tears," we chatted with the rising pop artist about the vulnerable song.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Songwriter
Mergui
3 Tears

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