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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
ADÉLA Shares Her Own Pop Star Story in "SUPERSCAR"
December 3, 2024
"SUPERSCAR" draws from the rising star's personal life to show that all that glitters isn't gold.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BoyWithUke Unveils a Soul-Stirring Finale With His New Album, ‘Burnout’
November 23, 2024
The compilation of songs acts as a bridge to Charley Yang and the very real and personal themes he is now prepared to reveal.
Author:
René Cobar
Lia Pappas-Kemps Captivates Us With Her EP "Gleam" [Q&A]
November 22, 2024
Her new sound is an elegant evolution, crossing genres but remaining tender and real.
Author:
DJ Connor
Mimi Webb Closes the Door on Heartache with ‘One Eye Open’
November 22, 2024
“One Eye Open” is the beginning of a newfound self-love and independence.
Author:
René Cobar
GALE Searches For Clarity On Latest Single "Por Si Las Dudas" Featuring LAGOS
November 20, 2024
The heartfelt track explores the inner conflict of seeking closure and questioning decisions even as love lingers.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Don't Be Fooled by Polly Money's Earworm Pop Innocence in "i'm not proud"
November 20, 2024
Self described “lesbian overlord," Polly Money turns shame into the catchiest pop mastery.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Olivia Dean Falls Effortlessly in Love on “Touching Toes”
November 19, 2024
Toeing the line between cliché and sincere, Dean strips back her loving feelings to their simplest form.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Ella Thompson Warmly Welcomes You Into Her Album with "There's A Fire, Yet to Burn"
November 19, 2024
Named after the iconic Ella Fitzgerald, it’s no surprise that Ella Thompson’s music sounds like a blast from the past.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Grace Gardner and buffchick Have a Confession to Make in “Big Picture”
November 18, 2024
“Big Picture” sounds like a diary entry—cathartic and incredibly honest.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
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