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$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality
July 6, 2020
The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tyler Thomas Thinks It's Time For a "Roll Call"
July 1, 2020
Los Angeles-based artist Tyler Thomas won't let the pandemic stop him.
Author:
Malc.
Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]
June 30, 2020
Watch the premiere of whiterosemoxie's "applause" music video.
Author:
Malc.
IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary
June 29, 2020
Serving as both the music supervisor and composer for Durant's new documentary, IDK brings his enthralling vision to life.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"
June 19, 2020
"Song 33" is not a diss track; it is a call to arms.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"
May 18, 2020
It's addictive in the most ambiguous way. With every listen, you seem to hear something new within the production you didn't notice before.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Tierra Whack Is Once Again Proving Herself a Genre-Spanning Visionary
December 16, 2021
Whack consistently delivers on a multidisciplinary vision in a way that few of her peers can match.
Author:
Carter Fife
Aklesso Is Gearing up for His Debut With "Worst Year"
November 23, 2020
South Florida-bred Aklesso is in it for the long-haul.
Author:
Gregory Castel
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on "Sad."
July 8, 2021
"Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019
"Love me like you do your computer, love."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Teezo Touchdown’s Debut Album 'How Do You Sleep At Night?' Proves He’s Here to Stay
September 8, 2023
The long-awaited debut effort finally sees Teezo being granted enough space to stretch his wings and tell his own story.
Author:
Carter Fife
Don Toliver, Cash Cobain, and Charlie Wilson End Song of the Summer Debate With “Attitude”
May 30, 2024
You can stop searching for you song of the summer.
Author:
Carter Fife
Khi Infinite's Debut Album 'Take What You Need' Is a Limitless Take on Hip-Hop
October 12, 2021
Khi's debut pulls from disparate and far-ranging soundscapes, ranging from alternative rock to beach pop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Melii Teams up With 6LACK for Break-up Anthem "You Ain't Worth It"
January 14, 2021
On her latest single "You Ain't Worth It," Melii crafts the perfect anthem for anyone who upgraded from their past relationship and can't help but brag about it.
Author:
Racheal Jansky
Khary Presents A Perfectly Weird Assessment On Growing Up in "Elmer's Single + Video [PREMIERE]
May 21, 2019
"...we'll all have to say goodbye to our former selves but it's ok to cry a little along the way."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Vonte* Experiments with Melodic Vocals on "Bank of America"
January 11, 2021
Vonte*'s most recent release "Bank of America" perfectly defines what makes him so engaging.
Author:
Tyler Borland