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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
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