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Emei Makes Self-Sabotage Sound Irresistible in "Cynical"
July 17, 2023
"Cynical" is a refreshing, hard-hitting, edgy pop anthem
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive Comes of Age and Into His Own in ‘i care so much that i don’t care at all’
July 14, 2023
In the span of a few short years, glaive has evolved from the face of an online movement into a star in his own right.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Buppy.'s "comfort, texas" Hits Like a Sucker Punch of Pure Nostalgia
July 13, 2023
The rising star is creating music squarely on his terms.
Author:
Jake Selvey
LIA LIA Battles Her Intrusive Thoughts in New Single "What if i jump from a Bridge"
July 12, 2023
"What if i jump from a Bridge" is an all-consuming, left-field pop tour de force.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
NOT A TOY Kick Off Our Sad Summer With the Earworm "say so" [Premiere]
July 12, 2023
"say so" is all about "this idea of wanting someone so bad, but you’re stuck in limbo waiting for them to finally say how they feel."
Author:
DJ Connor
Isabel LaRosa Crafts a Magnetic, Undeniable Atmosphere in "eyes don't lie"
July 10, 2023
"eyes don't lie" expertly threads the needle between the dancefloor and the confessional booth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
347aidan Creates an Infectious, Easygoing Vibe in "SUNDAY"
July 7, 2023
"SUNDAY" feels akin to a "mini holiday," an invite to lets the week's stress melt away.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023
"I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Delacey Crystallizes Her Grief Into the Iridescent 'The Girl Has a Dream' [Q&A]
July 6, 2023
"At the end of the day, pain, grief, and life are all beautiful. You'll hear all of this on 'The Girl Has A Dream.'"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive's "the car" Is an Infectious Joyride Through Imagined Deception
July 6, 2023
Having first teased the song on Twitter in late 2022, "the car" arrives as a bombastic tale of what if.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jake Wesley Rogers - "Little Queen" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
October 1, 2019
Blending soulful vocal melodies, dynamic musical arrangements, and striking lyricism, Rogers' meditations evoke the likes of Sam Smith, Elton John, and James Blake.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
April and "The Impossible Task of Feeling Complete"
February 24, 2020
April's debut single is a sonic hug brimming with warmth in spite of its somber soundscape.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
ROLE MODEL Answers Questions While Painting a Pretty Picture | Lollapalooza 2022
August 11, 2022
We were lucky enough to sit down with ROLE MODEL at this year’s Lollapalooza for a one-on-one art lesson.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Alexander 23 Wistfully Looks Back and Forward in "How To Drive"
January 27, 2023
"Life can be complicated, and life can be simple, and it can get real hard to tell between beauty and pain."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Lawrence Shares Her Very Being With Us in "Bodybag"
April 3, 2023
"I want to share pain and heartbreak and sex and all the emotions everybody feels."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Anna of the North Is an Empowered Ice Cream Empress in "Thank Me Later" Video
June 12, 2019
"There are so many songs where women get objectified and controlled by a powerful and rich man and made out to be all sexy and cute. I'm a frontwoman and this is a chance for me to have my own back..."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]
July 30, 2019
"As devout fans of music, we know that it's often more special to find something for yourself, on your own time. There's no rush; we're not going anywhere."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Greyson Chance Tackles Pop's Cowboy Obsession in "Boots"
November 8, 2019
Chance asks himself what would Johnny Cash do?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alextbh Navigates Life "Between" Conservative Politics and His Queer Identity [Premiere]
May 14, 2020
"Queer bodies are human bodies and there's nothing wrong with trying to frame that intimate moment and showcase it."
Author:
Emily Smith
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