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IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Rachel Prancer is Going Anywhere But "backwards" on Captivating New Single
November 15, 2024
Prancer has a way with words and a vulnerability that allows listeners to feel a little less alone as they navigate all the complexities life throws at them.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Jacqui's "Mmm!" Captures Both Ends of her Self-Described "Two-faced" Sound
November 15, 2024
Convulsing between banter, rap and sweet singing, Jacqui creates a funky, post-academic dreamscape of pop.
Author:
DJ Connor
Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"
November 14, 2024
The native New Yorker continues to highlight the female experience on her latest alt-rock-tinged single and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Brenn! Unleashes His Folk-Pop Sincerity in "Days on End"
November 14, 2024
At only 20 years old, one can only imagine what the future has in store for this rising folk-pop star.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning
November 13, 2024
Griff paints an innately human picture with the song's haunting and provocative sound.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Luna Luna Takes a Dance-Pop Approach to their Latin Roots in "Una Vez Más"
November 12, 2024
“Una Vez Más” combines Luna Luna’s familiar synth sound with the traditional drum and guacharaca sounds found in many cumbia songs.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'
November 4, 2024
mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Debbii Dawson Crafts a Vintage Pop Earworm in "Walla Walla"
November 4, 2024
Dawson is truly the definition of One To Watch
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bella Poarch Makes a Sweet Pop Statement With “Sweet Delusion”
November 4, 2024
“Sweet Delusion” explores the concept of a love overdose and the blurred effects of its fumes.
Author:
René Cobar
Noah Cyrus Finds Some Light in "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus"
March 23, 2020
"It will be OK, so long as we are guided by compassion and community. Both are needed more than ever right now."
Author:
Alexa Schoenfeld
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Gigi Perez Pens a Stirring Tale of Love and Loss in 'At The Beach, In Every Life'
May 1, 2025
"This is the album I needed to listen to when I was twenty years old following the passing of my older sister, Celene."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo's "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" Showcase the Early Promise of an Anti-Pop Star
February 25, 2019
Taken together, "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" are akin to a timeline of an artist finding their voice, a voice that would come to charm the world over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Shares "midnight love," Her Most Intimate Single Yet
April 14, 2020
"midnight love" is a noted evolution for girl in red.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gracie Abrams' "Stay" Video Is the Perfect Home Movie
January 21, 2020
Abrams is more than captivating; she's relatable.
Author:
Emily Smith
Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Author:
Anna Scholfield