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Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”
June 28, 2024
“There’s something about a friend break up that hits you in a deeper way than a romantic breakup, especially when it ends in betrayal."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]
June 28, 2024
"I knew a lot of people could probably relate to the loss of identity after such a long relationship. Especially in your early 20s, as a woman, and especially going into summer."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Juliet Ivy Heals Her Inner Child in "4 foot 2," Announces Sophomore EP 'tiny but scary'
June 27, 2024
"Girlhood is really present in this project—all the ever-changing, complicated, intertwined emotions of being a young girl."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ROLE MODEL Drops Star-Studded “Look At That Woman” Video
June 25, 2024
“It’s my coping song disguised as a nice, easygoing little jam.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
UPSAHL Turns Up the Heat in "Summer so hot"
June 25, 2024
“Summer so hot” is a laidback banger designed for the hottest moments of the hottest season.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Gracie Abrams’ 'The Secret Of Us' Explores the Relatable Hypocrisies of Heartbreak
June 24, 2024
The Secret Of Us feels like Abrams’ most cathartic, theatrical, and euphoric body of work thus far.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Suki Waterhouse Releases Vintage Summer Anthem "Supersad," Announces 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin' Album
June 24, 2024
With the success of her music career and the birth of her newborn child, Suki is turning a page in the book of life.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Olivia O'Brien's 'love & limerence' Is a Re-Introduction to This Vulnerable Rising Star
June 24, 2024
'love & limerence' is a testament to the ever-exciting journey of getting to know yourself.
Author:
Abby Kenna
NIKI's "Blue Moon" Conjures a Story of Love and Heartbreak Written in the Stars
June 24, 2024
"It’s about the deepest and rarest of loves we might stumble upon (once in the bluest of moons, if we’re lucky)."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Riovaz Evolves in the Haunting "Lavender Town"
June 21, 2024
“Lavender Town” meets hyperpop with crippling nostalgia.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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