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Low.bō Lets His Soul Yearn in "blur"
July 23, 2025
“blur” is a haunting ode to a love unfulfilled.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jessie Murph Reclaims Her Story in the Daring 'Sex Hysteria'
July 23, 2025
'Sex Hysteria' is a journey, a transformation of personal pain into cathartic, powerful music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Criticals Chart a New Indie Rock Renaissance in 'Here Comes My Doll'
July 23, 2025
Youthful and buoyant, The Criticals are bringing alternative indie rock back home to itself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Georgie Sweet's Album 'I Swear To You' Infuses Hope Into Growing Up [Q&A]
July 23, 2025
On her third album, I Swear To You, the listener is throttled into a collision of sultry gems that feel bespoke for moody escapades.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ally Salort Embraces Emotional Detours on Coming-of-Age EP Change of Plans
July 23, 2025
Ally Salort’s new EP, Change of Plans, offers a fresh, emotionally charged take on love, self-reflection, and resilience.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
The Last Dinner Party Return With "This Is The Killer Speaking," Announce 'From The Pyre' Album
July 22, 2025
'The Pyre’ itself is an allegorical place in which these tales originate, a place of violence and destruction but also regeneration, passion, and light."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DURRY Celebrate the Present With A Look Into the Past on Genre-Bending Album, This Movie Sucks
July 22, 2025
Sibling duo Durry are back in action with their genre-blending sophomore album, This Movie Sucks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Welcome to the End: Maren Morris’s New Single Backs LGBTQ+ Youth
July 21, 2025
Between dropping her new album Dreamsicle and releasing the hypnotic single “Welcome to the End,” Morris is inviting us into a world that feels as fresh as a sorbet at golden hour.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Ally Evenson Bares Her Most Taboo Thoughts In New Single “The Line”
July 21, 2025
The Detroit-raised, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has a history of pushing boundaries in her previous work, and this track is no different.
Author:
India Yeoh
grentperez Looks to His Past For the Storied 'When We Were Younger'
June 6, 2023
"'When We Were Younger' is a collection of music, each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families, and friendship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Cardin Gives Herself the Love She Deserves in '99 Nights'
August 25, 2023
The sophomore effort from Cardin is equal parts vulnerable and heartfelt.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cleo Sol's 'Gold' Feels Like a Sonic Rebirth
October 2, 2023
Exploring themes of love, religion, and self-actualization, this project is a baptism.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Noga Erez's "Godmother" Is a Sultry Rejection of Genre Prescriptions
August 22, 2024
Comfortable creating earnest discomfort in her lyrics, Noga is an artist revered by other artists.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author:
Precious Kato
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on 'Last Birthday'
October 4, 2021
<i>Last Birthday</i> plays out with all the infectious euphoria of someone reaching emotional clarity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Embraces the Chaos in Her Head in "If You Want To" Video
April 12, 2019
"I feel like there's not a lot of music that explores subjects which are quite scary to talk about... but it's okay to have intimidating feelings."
Author:
Alyssa Yung