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Rebecca Concocts an Intoxicating Pop Hit in "Sugar Water Cyanide"
December 10, 2024
"I wanted to make THAT song you could only really hear on 100% volume in your car or busting through the bass in the club."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Malcolm Todd Dives Into the Emotional Rollercoaster of Love and Heartbreak in "Chest Pain"
December 10, 2024
"It's about that bittersweet feeling of losing someone who still lingers in your heart."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Mark Ambor Brings His Safe Haven of Rockwood to the Hectic Streets of NYC [Q&A]
December 6, 2024
Mark Ambor isn’t just chasing his dreams—he’s inviting everyone along for the ride – learn more in this pre-show interview.
Author:
Jessie Eshak
Debbii Dawson's "The Great Magician" Will Leave You Spellbound
December 6, 2024
“The Great Magician” glitters with a quality straight from a 70’s dance floor.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Carter Vail Dives into Pop Surrealism, Jiu Jitsu, and Songs About Fish [Q&A]
December 6, 2024
Witty, lyrically curious, and willing to explore in comedic spaces, we needed to the direct scoop on the man behind the meme.
Author:
DJ Connor
BENEE Transforms Existential Dread Into a Delightful Pop Stunner
December 6, 2024
"Animal" is an undeniable and unpredictable pop banger served with a side of existential dread.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jade LeMac Holds Onto Love in "Pink Balloon"
December 5, 2024
"'Pink Balloon' is about holding onto the memories and feelings that you have with a special person."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Levent Geiger Searches For Vaildation in "Love Me"
December 5, 2024
Levent remains one of the most promising voices in modern pop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ORKID Plants an Indie-Pop Garden in 'Where Flowers Grow' [Track By Track]
December 4, 2024
ORKID’s voice basks in the type of warmth that crackles like old vinyl, melts chills, and wraps you in a hug as you sing along.
Author:
DJ Connor
Billy Lemos Emphasizes Unspoken Communication on Collaboration with Still Woozy & Blake Saint David, "Wait"
January 28, 2019
...And it is just as dreamy as imagined.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
renforshort Returns With "moshpit," a Delicate Banger
January 31, 2022
"It's about an annoying relationship where you're treated like garbage and just keep trying to get out."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Juke Ross Chronicles the Highs and Lows of His Life in 'Drifting Apart' [Q&A]
November 25, 2019
"I saved up some money, pawned the only jewelry I had, and bought my first guitar."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
SG Lewis' "One More" ft. Nile Rodgers is a Future Disco Banger
February 6, 2021
Death, taxes, and SG Lewis making future disco bangers; three things in this world that are inevitable.
Author:
Jordan Shickman
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
Lyn Lapid Ponders Life and Death on the Stirring "I Guess That Was Goodbye"
February 4, 2022
"I Guess That Was Goodbye" sees Lapid embarking on a masterfully composed, emotionally-charged journey.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"
March 1, 2021
Genre-bending wunderkind Aries is on a roll, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Author:
Maddy Quach
kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]
September 10, 2021
"I feel like I always have to look so perfect on social media and that's toxic. I should just be posting whatever I want."
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Meet ILLIT, the K-Pop Making Their Dreamlike Debut With 'SUPER REAL ME'
April 2, 2024
ILLIT takes a lighter approach to K-pop, blending lo-fi, dream pop, and lighter EDM influences to infectious effect.
Author:
Laura Reyes