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Ben Kessler Tells a Coming-of-Age Story Still Being Written With 'Violet'
December 9, 2022
"Violet is the color I see when I close my eyes and do all this dreaming — it is my most scared, introspective space."
half•alive Break and Mend Their Own Hearts in 'Conditions of a Punk'
December 8, 2022
"It's an expression of a breakup and a healing, it's both about a person and God in the same breath."
KANADA THE LOOP Talks Akira, Internet Culture and His Debut EP Toyota Reckless
December 6, 2022
An artist to add to your summer playlist, KANADA THE LOOP is undeniably a musician to pick up the mood at any given moment.
brakence Reassembles Himself on the Daring ‘hypochondriac’
December 2, 2022
'hypochondriac' is a 13-track effort that eschews the often-constricting limitations of genre.
Alexander 23 and Laufey's "Ain't Christmas" Is the Perfect Salve For Your Holiday Blues
December 2, 2022
Move over Mariah Carey; there's another Xmas anthem in town.
Sofia Valdes Reveals Her Stirring "Heart of Glass"
December 2, 2022
"Heart of Glass" is a sweet and somber tune carried by an impressive level of poetic honesty.
Jessie Murph Delivers an Intoxicating Pop Slowburn With "Drunk in the Bathtub"
December 2, 2022
Murph shows no signs of slowing down her dark pop rise.
Almondmilkhunni's "MISS U" Is an Anthem For the Lovesick
December 1, 2022
"MISS U" explores notes of R&B and hyperpop to make something deliciously simple yet rich.
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Bailey Bryan Takes One Last Look Back With "Tragic" [Premiere]
December 1, 2022
Bryan is a collage of feelings, honesty, and sensuality that hangs precariously balanced.
New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"
November 28, 2022
“Ricochet” is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
FLO Picks Up Where Destiny's Child Left Off With Debut EP 'The Lead'
September 26, 2022
Listening to FLO brings about a special kind of nostalgia, like remembering all the lyrics to a forgotten song.
Sadie Jean Finds Her Self-Worth in New Single "Just Because"
May 8, 2023
"It's okay to miss someone who hurt you and to want to call someone you know you should probably never speak to again."
No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For
December 2, 2019
No Rome is a much-needed R&B outlier.
A R I Z O N A's 'ASYLUM' Is a Collection of Electro-Pop Bangers Advocating for Mental Health
October 14, 2019
"The pressure of following up... making sure we don't alienate our fanbase while creating something new and fresh - the classic sophomore album dilemma."
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.
Nessa Barrett Pays Tribute to Cooper Noriega in Heartfelt "club heaven"
October 9, 2023
"club heaven" explores grief and the efforts to heal from loss.
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Grunge Princess WRENN Lets Her Star Power Shine on "Psychosexual" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter, who notes The Cranberries, The Cure, and Mazzy Star as her inspirations, creates music that has been described as "angry in the best way."
Even BETWEEN FRIENDS Aren't Immune to the Pain of a Situationship in "Bruise"
April 7, 2023
"We wrote ‘Bruise’ about giving too much to someone who isn’t reciprocating."
Jeremy Zucker and Alexander 23's "Nothing's the same" Is the Soft-spoken Soundtrack to These Endless Days
December 11, 2020
Intentional or not, "Nothing's the same" captures the abnormality of our new collective normal.
Conan Gray Is "The King" of Bedroom Bops
March 8, 2019
All hail the new king of bedroom pop.