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Nessa Barrett Embraces Her Intrusive Thoughts in "BANG BANG!"
February 21, 2023
"The song was written about my borderline personality rage."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ROLE MODEL Finds His Way Home in “a little more time”
February 17, 2023
Role Model fans are absolutely eating this week.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ceara Cavalieri Puts Her Ex on Blast in “Bad Thing”
February 16, 2023
Note to self: don't cheat on this rising star.
Author:
Chloe Liz
BoyWithUke Grapples With the Cost of Growing Fame in "Rockstar"
February 15, 2023
"BoyWithUke has become bigger than just me, which creates conflict between who I am and who BoyWithUke is."
Author:
Jake Selvey
girli Battles the Creeping Feeling of "Imposter Syndrome" in Thunderous New Single
February 13, 2023
"I was overthinking everything, feeling like a fake, scared that I was an underachiever and that everybody knew it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jade LeMac Writes Her Name in the Pop Stars to Be With 'Constellations'
February 13, 2023
The gravitational center of 'Constellations' sees LeMac showcasing the full depth of her pop potential.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hallie Explores Queer Love and Polyamory in the Shimmering 'This Is Love' [Q&A]
February 9, 2023
Hallie presents a multi-faceted of love on her stellar debut EP.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”
February 9, 2023
There is a comforting and familiar nostalgia to be found in Conrique's latest stripped-back stunner.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ashnikko Gives Her Rage a Sonic Form in the Explosive "You Make Me Sick!"
February 8, 2023
"I've decided to come back with my angriest, most cathartic song to date."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BENEE Is Back With "Green Honda," an Infectious Pop Joyride
February 8, 2023
The New Zealand breakout artist returns with a pop tour de force.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Noah Cyrus Finds Some Light in "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus"
March 23, 2020
"It will be OK, so long as we are guided by compassion and community. Both are needed more than ever right now."
Author:
Alexa Schoenfeld
NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Gigi Perez Pens a Stirring Tale of Love and Loss in 'At The Beach, In Every Life'
May 1, 2025
"This is the album I needed to listen to when I was twenty years old following the passing of my older sister, Celene."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo's "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" Showcase the Early Promise of an Anti-Pop Star
February 25, 2019
Taken together, "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" are akin to a timeline of an artist finding their voice, a voice that would come to charm the world over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Shares "midnight love," Her Most Intimate Single Yet
April 14, 2020
"midnight love" is a noted evolution for girl in red.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gracie Abrams' "Stay" Video Is the Perfect Home Movie
January 21, 2020
Abrams is more than captivating; she's relatable.
Author:
Emily Smith
Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Author:
Anna Scholfield