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Havelock Flirts With the Idea of Hedonism in "Pheromones"
August 23, 2019
There is a hypnotic ebb and flow to Havelock.
Author:
Allissa Williams
beabadoobee Weaves a Tale of Cosmic Adoration in "She Plays Bass"
August 22, 2019
beabadoobee is poised to emerge as a definitive artist of her generation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
FINNEAS Provides a Moment of "Shelter" Ahead of His Debut EP & Fall Tour
August 22, 2019
Much like a fine wine, FINNEAS and "Shelter" has ripened with age.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 22, 2019
"'Still Feel U' is a summer night embodiment of escaping a funk and rediscovering a lust for self-appreciation."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Luna Shadows Re-Imagines "Waves" with Dance-Inducing Music Video & Remix EP
August 22, 2019
"Built into this song sonically & lyrically are competing rushes of melancholy and euphoria, overtaking one another for fleeting moments."
Author:
Luc Fatton
Mura Masa and Clairo Score Summer's End in "I Don't Think I Can Do This Again"
August 21, 2019
Nothing in the world could have prepared us for this pairing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]
August 20, 2019
With a sound similar to Sam Smith, Villines' breathtaking fusion of jazz, soul, and pop elements is exactly what sets him apart from other rising artists nowadays.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Eighty Ninety Contemplates Heartbreak on "Got Your Message"
August 19, 2019
"It's about facing that reality and then also understanding that an experience or relationship like that can be meaningful, even if you know it has to end."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019
+ Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
BETWEEN FRIENDS Has Us "blushing!" as They Debut Their Dream Pop Playlist [FIRST LOOK]
April 5, 2019
"The goal with 'blushing!' was to summarize the emotions that carry this first project. It almost feels like summer to us and 'blushing!' is the last day of break."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’
May 26, 2022
"Happiness, empowerment, betrayal, denial, heartbreak, self-sabotage, and closure."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Gracie Abrams' "Difficult" Is a Candid Illustration of Her Poignant Songwriting
October 10, 2022
For Gracie, songwriting functions as a diary for working through tough feelings in order to live with them.
Author:
Giselle Libby
merci, mercy Holds Nothing Back in Her Debut Single "Fucked Myself Up"
March 6, 2020
"'Fucked Myself Up' is about dependence on alcohol, it gave me the confidence to be able to talk to people."
Author:
Emily Smith
Tai Verdes Is No Longer "Stuck in the Middle"
August 4, 2020
Verdes is the latest artist to turn a chance moment on TikTok into a catalyst for viral success.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Nessa Barrett Is Happy to Watch the World Burn in 'hell is a teenage girl'
July 17, 2023
With 'hell is a teenage girl,' Barrett's distinctive style of irreverent, sultry pop that casts a lingering spell crystallizes even further.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Caity Krone Is the Songwriter Making Timeless Pop Ballads
June 18, 2020
Influenced by Laurel Canyon folk and current icons like Adele and Feist, Caity Krone is a rising songwriter with a flair for timeless pop ballads.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
1990nowhere Delivers Some Much Needed Nostalgia
October 23, 2020
1990nowhere self-titled EP transports you into the past and wraps you with all the nostalgic feelings you've been yearning for.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Prescription Songwriter Anthony Watts Claims His Own Artistry with Debut Single "wave" [PREMIERE]
October 27, 2020
Anthony Watts is no stranger to the prismatic world of music.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Mimoza Opens up About Her Songwriting Collaboration on "Kings & Queens," Her Life Growing up, and New Single [Q&A]
February 19, 2021
We interviewed the stunning singer Mimoza and discussed the colossal single "Kings & Queens," developing her pop sound and more.
Author:
Chloe Robinson