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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
Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"
November 4, 2024
“The Ring of Fire” “explores the dangerous allure of giving yourself completely to someone or something, even when you know it might destroy you."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”
October 31, 2024
“Flash in the Pan” demonstrates self-awareness, natural magnetism, and raw power.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Ashe and Suki Waterhouse Dive Into Existential Psychedelia in “Pushing Daisies”
October 29, 2024
“Pushing Daisies” seamlessly traps listeners in a dream-like haze through an addictive yet melancholy melody.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]
October 29, 2024
Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author:
DJ Connor
Addison Rae Transforms the Divine Feminine Into a Hit Record in "Aquamarine”
October 28, 2024
“Aquamarine” is an impressive follow-up to yet another viral moment for this social media star turned pop icon.
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Driver Era Deliver Yet Another Earworm in "Don't Walk Away”
October 23, 2024
The Driver Era seem simply incapable of missing.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Danny Dwyer's "System Overload" Is an Intoxicating Dancefloor Meditation
October 23, 2024
"For 'System Overload,' I wanted to do something different and play with styles a little outside of what I'm known for."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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