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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
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021
Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
May 23, 2022
"'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
flowerovlove's 'A Mosh Pit in the Clouds' Is a Coming-of-Age Daydream Come True
November 14, 2022
It’s rare to see someone early in the discovery of themselves be so sure of their sound and truth.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Wallice Announces Forthcoming EP 'Mr Big Shot' With the Thunderous "Best Friend"
April 4, 2023
Every new era of Wallice brings with it marked, praise-worthy growth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Diamond Ray Leaves Us “Dizzy” With Her Debut Single
August 21, 2023
In her debut single, the Kentucky native offers up a perfectly curated blend of 2000’s and contemporary pop and R&B.
Author:
Carter Fife
LIA LIA Channels Her Rage in Riotous New Single "Shut Up!"
July 29, 2024
"shut up!" weaves together alternative music influences, hypermodern internet culture, and blistering punk riffs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ahead of Debut EP, Samara Cyn Hops on a Horse For “Sinner” Visual
October 14, 2024
“Sinner” is an important reminder that few artists, if any, are poised to be “next up” like Samara Cyn is.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Author:
Nicole Céré
88rising, Nilüfer Yanya, ROLE MODEL, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 11, 2019
88rising's new album is here. Check it and all the best new music out in this week's playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stay Over's New Video Is a Reminder That It's Okay to Not Always Feel "Happy" [Premiere]
April 21, 2020
"Asking questions. Searching for answers. Trying to figure myself out. Accepting who I am and being okay with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo