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Benjamin Steer's 'Figuring It Out' Is Romantic, Vulnerable and Cinematic

Benjamin Steer's 'Figuring It Out' Is Romantic, Vulnerable and Cinematic
August 18, 2025 The EP captures the emotional chaos of the early 20s, from longing and self-doubt to fleeting clarity.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Songwriter
Benjamin Steer
Figuring It Out
The Aces Mix A Cocktail of Identity & Disco Into Their Record "Gold Star Baby"

The Aces Mix A Cocktail of Identity & Disco Into Their Record "Gold Star Baby"
August 15, 2025 On their new album The Aces are celebrating all parts of their identities and the fun that comes with living life loud and proud.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
indie
disco
The Aces
Gold Star Baby
Cafuné Teams Up With Riovaz for New Danceable Single, "Temporary Lover"

Cafuné Teams Up With Riovaz for New Danceable Single, "Temporary Lover"
August 15, 2025 The song masterfully watches as a relationship slips away through the cracks.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
electronic
hyperpop
Cafuné
Temporary Lover
Riovaz
Gatlin Reflects on Her Doubts and Depression in “Pipe Dream” and “Happy”

Gatlin Reflects on Her Doubts and Depression in “Pipe Dream” and “Happy”
August 13, 2025 Pop songstress Gatlin has never been one to hide her feelings.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
indie
Gatlin
Pipe Dream
Happy
Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"

Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"
August 13, 2025 It’s only a matter of time before Laufey’s third studio album is out in the world.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
jazz
Songwriter
Laufey
Snow White
Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"

Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"
August 12, 2025 Mars masks a pointed resentment under the veneer of a carefree, summery bop.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
ego
romy mars
Lydia Night Breaks the Popstar Fourth Wall in Solo Debut “Parody of Pleasure” [Q&A]

Lydia Night Breaks the Popstar Fourth Wall in Solo Debut “Parody of Pleasure” [Q&A]
August 9, 2025 We broke down the album with Lydia, chatting about organically embarking on her solo career, the playfulness of pop music, and how context really is everything.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
indie
Lydia Night
Parody of Pleasure
NERIAH Gives Her "Reasons to Hate You," But We Only Like Her More For It

NERIAH Gives Her "Reasons to Hate You," But We Only Like Her More For It
August 8, 2025 On this album, NERIAH has crafted a wondrous work that will only deepen with repeat spins, and frankly gives us more reasons to love her.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Songwriter
NERIAH
Reasons To Hate You
Meet The Spins, the Unhinged but Self-Assured Jersey Band [Q&A]

Meet The Spins, the Unhinged but Self-Assured Jersey Band [Q&A]
August 8, 2025 Their album, 'Left Behind,' showcases the dynamic of true friends enjoying their creative journey.
Author: Noah Wade
pop
alternative
The Spins
Left Behind
BEL Reflects on Modern Dating in New Single “Amor”

BEL Reflects on Modern Dating in New Single “Amor”
August 8, 2025 Singer-songwriter BEL explores the complexities of desire in her latest bilingual single “Amor.”
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
indie
BEL
Amor
Teezo Touchdown Scores With  "Bad Enough"

Teezo Touchdown Scores With  "Bad Enough"
October 24, 2020 Teezo Touchdown's  "Bad Enough" with Thomas Lopez is without a doubt the most unique video of the year.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
punk
alternative rock
teezo touchdown
bad enough
chloe moriondo and mazie Remind Us It's Okay to Be  "not okay"

chloe moriondo and mazie Remind Us It's Okay to Be  "not okay"
August 13, 2021 "not okay" leaves you unsure if you're meant to dance, cry, or do a bit of both.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie pop
anti pop
chloe moriondo
mazie
not okay
Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]

Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]
September 29, 2021 Marin proves unstoppable on the Spanish-sung "Tanto."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
latin
cassie marin
tanto
Rosie Takes Us Through Her Heart-Rending Debut EP '20mg of Happiness,'  Track By Track

Rosie Takes Us Through Her Heart-Rending Debut EP '20mg of Happiness,'  Track By Track
October 26, 2021 "The journey of this EP and the five stages of grief has been a painful one, with so many ups and downs, but I am grateful for every moment of it."
Author: Ruby Scott
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
rosie
20mg of happiness
Cloe Wilder Whisks Up a Tender Lullaby in “Remember Me” [Premiere]

Cloe Wilder Whisks Up a Tender Lullaby in “Remember Me” [Premiere]
January 25, 2023 "Remember Me" conjures an oceanic wave of depth from a shallow pool.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
indie
cloe wilder
Max Leone Reminds Us Life Is Too Short to Be "Cautious"

Max Leone Reminds Us Life Is Too Short to Be "Cautious"
February 27, 2020 "Cautious" is very much a "cautionary tale."
Author: Emily Smith
pop
indie pop
anti pop
cautious
max leone
Rayvon Owen Rejects Regret on "Do It Again"

Rayvon Owen Rejects Regret on "Do It Again"
January 26, 2021 Rayvon Owen's latest track proves that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Rayvon Owen
Do It Again
Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'

Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'
September 13, 2021 In her debut EP, the viral star grapples with the cost of fame.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
album reviews
nessa barrett
pretty poison
Dayglow Wants You To Dive Into The "Deep End"

Dayglow Wants You To Dive Into The "Deep End"
August 18, 2022 "I was just using my imagination and trying to make something that felt good and free."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
indie pop
dayglow
deep end
lilspirit Shares His Flirtatious New Single "nothing2prove"

lilspirit Shares His Flirtatious New Single "nothing2prove"
April 16, 2020 There is a growing surge of fans flocking to the seductive and angelic vocal stylings of lilspirit.
Author: Chuck Ramos
pop
R&B
lilspirit
nothing2prove

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