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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
aldn Returns to His Roots in the Intoxicating “sydney”
July 20, 2022
“sydney” sees aldn returning to his hyperpop roots, musing on infatuation, loneliness, and an enigmatic girl.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ericdoa Dives Headfirst Into Angst and Confidence in "back n forth"
August 13, 2021
ericdoa further cements his role as one of the young voices leading the coming tidal wave that is hyperpop.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Eva Rose's "Final Girl" is a Horror-Inspired Pop Slowburn
September 28, 2022
With a wonderfully dulcet vocal range, Rose's music lends itself to all sorts of quiet daydreams.
Author:
DJ Connor
Damn Son, Where'd You Find These New Kim Petras, SOPHIE, and lil aaron Collabs
February 7, 2019
f there has ever been a pop pairing the world needed as much in 2019 as Kim Petras and SOPHIE, we have yet to hear it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Get Over Your Nasty Breakup with FLETCHER's Breathtaking Performance of "Undrunk"
May 2, 2019
Compared to the studio version of "Undrunk," this stripped-down rendering allows FLETCHER to spiritually connect with her audience on a deeper level.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Alexander 23's "Brainstorm" Is a Beam of Light in a Dark Space
October 15, 2020
Alexander 23 never disappoints.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"
October 15, 2021
"Maybe" is a sonic expanse that speaks to the incalculable difference between emotions set free and held close to the chest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Thomas Headon's 'Victoria' Is a Soundtrack to Your Teenage Years [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
For Tatum, Headon's new EP arrived hand-in-hand with a new sofa.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Cardin Signals Her Long-Awaited Sophomore Album With "99 Nights"
June 9, 2023
"99 Nights" is an insatiable piece of longing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon