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Mallrat Delivers an Otherworldy Glitch Pop Vision in "Ray of Light"
August 26, 2024
“I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces. I secretly suspect that it’s the work of heavenly angels..."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lulu Simon Pens a Tender Piece of Hopeful Heartbreak in "Feel Better"
August 26, 2024
“Feel Better” is a melancholy fairy tale filled with as much hope as wistfulness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Noah Floersch Weaves a Tale of Fated Devastation in "The Bird Song"
August 26, 2024
In his latest single, Floresch paints a vivid portrait of drama and devastation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Felt’s ‘i wish u would cheat’ Is Pain Pressurized Into Timeless Songwriting
August 22, 2024
An old soul voice with a young perspective that can dish out pop, rock, emo, and bluesy ballads, Taylor Felt is an anomaly of songwriting and vocal range.
Author:
DJ Connor
Peach PRC Releases Flirty and Freeing Single "Time Of My Life"
August 22, 2024
"Time Of My Life" is perfect for the dog days of brat summer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KATSEYE Train Their Eyes on International Pop Stardom With Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'
August 20, 2024
The unconventional girl group has all the trappings of a breakout success story.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Isabel LaRosa Concocts a Dark, Intoxicating Obsession in "Pretty Boy"
August 16, 2024
Fueled by demure sonics and sultry vocals, LaRosa falls down the rabbit hole of infatuation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés and Cuco Close Out the Summer With “How’s That Working Out?”
August 16, 2024
We don’t know how it took this long for Cuco and Valdés to collaborate, but we’re just grateful they finally did.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Audrey Nuna Delivers an Otherworldy Hit in "Suckin Up"
August 16, 2024
Consistently singular, Nuna can be trusted to pave her own lane of genre-defying pop and rap.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Maude Latour Takes Us on the Journey of a Lifetime With Debut Album 'Sugar Water'
August 16, 2024
'Sugar Water' is the fully realized version of years of soul searching through song.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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