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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
Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]
September 9, 2021
As Blanks barrels forward with a reckless, charming abandon, it feels nigh impossible to resist his palpable euphoria.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BETWEEN FRIENDS Captures the Nostalgic Joy of Summer in “Smiley”
June 30, 2023
“Smiley” feels almost designed to put a smile on your face.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Clinton Kane Is Tired of Looking and Hurting For Love in "BITTERSWEET"
October 16, 2023
"It's sort of depressing because it's about giving up on looking for love. I've always been a romantic since I was a kid."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
d4vd and Kali Uchis Pen a Breathtaking Love Letter in "Crashing"
March 4, 2025
"Crashing" is an outpouring of desire, an ode to the kind of connection that defies both time and sense.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dai Burger Celebrates Queer Artists of Color With an Exclusive Playlist
August 14, 2020
In celebration of her 'Dessert' EP, Dai Burger curated an exclusive playlist of her favorite Queer artists of color.
Author:
Malc.
New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"
November 28, 2022
“Ricochet” is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Jean Dawson's "GHOST*" Will Rip and Tear You Apart
February 18, 2023
“GHOST*” is the first strike of what will undoubtedly be a visceral year of music for Dawson.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Rocco Delivers a Saccharine Sweet Double Release With "Apples" and "Have Me Again (Demo)"
March 29, 2023
Rocco perfectly captures teenage adolescence through his melodic brand of bedroom pop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tate McRae Cements Her Global Pop Takeover With 'THINK LATER'
December 11, 2023
'THINK LATER' crystallizes a lifetime of personal transformation.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed