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Rodney Chrome Is the Black Queer Artist Carving His Own Path Forward [Q&A]
May 31, 2022
"You gotta walk into a room and act like you own it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
BEL Serves a Healthy Serving of Indie Rock Bliss in “Cake”
May 31, 2022
Navigating the uncertainty of young romance, BEL holds nothing back on this perfectly-polished effort.
Author:
Carter Fife
10 Questions With Rising Korean Star SURAN
May 31, 2022
Rising Korean star SURAN is reinventing herself as a multi-hyphenate creative.
Author:
DJ Connor
Beharie Welcomes Listless Summer Days With the Idyllic "Simple Mistake"
May 31, 2022
Taken from his latest EP, "Simple Mistake" is a hypnotic standout moment.
Author:
Joe Beer
Santé Rose Enlists Tasha Angela For the Sultry "So Good"
May 27, 2022
"'So Good' is about the entanglement of lust and love in the mind of a young naïve adult."
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet Valencia Grace, the Authentic Rising Star Sharing Her Sonic Diary [Q&A]
May 27, 2022
"I'm giving away parts of myself whenever I release a song."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ylona Garcia Is "Vibin" in New Summertime Slowburn
May 27, 2022
Garcia is a grandmaster of pop.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hayley Warner Tells the First of Her Many Stories in "You Were Once"
May 27, 2022
"'You Were Once' details the feeling of a bittersweet goodbye."
Author:
DJ Connor
So What?! Fest 2022: 11 Undercard Acts Not to Miss | The Noise
May 27, 2022
You do not want to miss these 11 acts at So What?! Fest 2022.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bottlerock 2022: 5 Undercard Acts Not to Miss
May 26, 2022
Kickoff summer festival season with this list of must-see rising artists.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Rising Indie Folk Star Izzy Mahoubi Dives Deep in “Wanted”
April 5, 2025
With her vivid storytelling, Mahoubi paints an all too familiar picture of a toxic relationship, but with a touch of humor that shows she’s come out of the trauma relatively unscathed.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
TIMEA’s Debut Album ‘and I forever will’ Draws a Topography of Becoming
June 9, 2025
A deeply personal recollection, 'and I forever will' immerses listeners in sounds that feel nostalgic and hopeful.
Author:
René Cobar
mynameisntjmack and Tommy Richman Team Up for "chase"
March 4, 2025
With tenacious production and introspective lyrics to accompany it, the track is an exciting preview of what’s to come from the breakout Virginia rapper.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Beach Bunny Wrestles with Self-Doubt in Lively New Single “Tunnel Vision”
April 2, 2025
Bouncing back with their energetic new single, Beach Bunny has made waves with “Tunnel Vision," the latest glimpse into their upcoming third album of the same name.
Author:
Lucy Ward
4batz Puts the Crowd Under His Spell in 'since y’all say ion drop'
May 7, 2025
4batz's music is nothing short of hypnotic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Let Rio Romeo Tell You A Story with "God's Got Something Out for Me"
May 9, 2025
For this Californian-via-Chicago and back artist with an impending album and a diehard here for the butch fanbase, the real sermon is their success against the odds – physical or otherwise.
Author:
DJ Connor
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery
July 2, 2025
'as i watch my life online' is a reflection of living in the shadow of a world consumed by the internet, delivered in poignant vignettes that review topics such as online dating and addictive vices that lurk just beyond the screen.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Wisp Masquerades Compulsion as Connection in "Get back to me"
April 22, 2025
"'Get back to me' represents the greed for chaos, even at the cost of yourself."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Penelope Road Deliver an 80’s Rock Power Ballad with “Flowers (Carry Me Home)”
June 28, 2025
Penelope Road, an Atlanta-based five-piece outlet, merges classic rock, soul, jazz, and funk into their sound.
Author:
Noah Wade
chlothegod Has an Unwavering Dedication to Being Odd
July 24, 2025
"I've always wanted to be comfortable and confident and honest, I've always wanted to feel like I deserve to take up space."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene