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Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"
May 12, 2023
"'From The Start' is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
girli's 'why am i like this??' Is a Moment of Pop-Laden Self-Discovery
May 12, 2023
girli is finally writing the music she's always wanted to release.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
chxrry22 Presents a Soultronic Take on Long Distance Relationships in "Worlds Away"
May 12, 2023
Chxrry22’s voice can make even anguish sound angelic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ahead of Anees' Debut Album 'Summer Camp,' the Breakout Star Reflects on His Mental Health Journey
May 11, 2023
"I find myself healing a little bit more with every song."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson Rises From the Ashes in '"XCAPE", PT. 1 JEAN DAWSON AS PHOENIX'
May 11, 2023
The only thing that we can expect from Dawson is that we’ll never know what to expect from him.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'
May 11, 2023
'All Out of Good Days' is an ingenuous, emotionally deep, and thought-provoking album.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
underscores’ “Cops and Robbers” Is a Melting Pot of HyperPop Mastery
May 10, 2023
“Cops and Robbers” invokes Radiohead’s madness, early 2000s pop melodies, and modern hyperpop production.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Transports Us to New York City in “Fire Escape”
May 10, 2023
“Fire Escape” feels like being a college student in the big city, lost but optimistic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
It Is Only a Matter of "Time" Until Brandon Is a Star
May 10, 2023
"Time" is a myriad of twisted emotions and confessions.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Almondmilkhunni and Kaliee Morgue Dive Deep Into Their Restless Minds in "Anxiety"
June 23, 2023
"ANXIETY" has never sounded this good.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dove Armitage Isn't Afraid to Get "Brittle" Ahead of 'Concernless' EP
August 17, 2023
Armitage crafts a haunting, foreboding fantasy in her latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kevin Atwater Taps Into a Universal Longing in “Ferry Beer”
September 30, 2024
“Ferry Beer” transports us to a vibrant moment in time.
Author:
René Cobar
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
John Splithoff Talks New Album Far From Here and Lessons From Chris Botti, David Foster, and the Musical Community At Large [Q&A]
May 12, 2025
The versatile songwriter, immersed in old soul and classic rock, divulges the journey of his latest record, 'Far From Here.'
Author:
Noah Wade
Quadie Diesel's Video for "Backstreet" is Pure, Unfiltered Chaos in the Best Way Possible
March 19, 2021
In the emerging hip-hop scene, few rappers are as eccentric or entertaining as Quadie Diesel.
Author:
Carter Fife
Catching Up with Johnny Stimson in Asia! His Ones To Watch List, 2023 Plans and more!
March 16, 2023
It was really an incredible experience to be in Asia again. It has been so special to connect with everybody in real life. I think one of my favorite moments was meeting some of the "Stimmies" in the Philippines.
Author:
Mina Liu
Harriette's "bc i love you" Is a Post-Break Up Indie Pop Tour De Force
March 23, 2023
"It's crazy the hoops we jump through to try to make something work because we don't want to be alone."
Author:
Ally Rincon
Kamal. Lays His Soul Bare in "people don’t change (demo)"
June 22, 2023
"people don’t change (demo)" is a reminder it's okay not to be okay.
Author:
Jake Selvey