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Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author:
Carter Fife
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author:
EJ Saftner
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"
October 15, 2021
"Maybe" is a sonic expanse that speaks to the incalculable difference between emotions set free and held close to the chest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dyna Edyne Is Living Her Best Life in "The Dome" Video
October 15, 2021
Dyna's latest effort is an infectious ode to taking care of your body, mind, and spirit.
Author:
DJ Connor
PinkPantheress' 'to hell with it' Is a Euphoric and Wistful Glimpse Into Her World
October 15, 2021
<i>to hell with it</i> is evidence that while PinkPantheress' sound may be distinctive, in no way is it one-dimensional.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Palmaria Explore Climate Change and Self-Empowerment on 'Crystallize'
October 14, 2021
<i>Crystallize</i> allows you to wander into undiscovered areas, only to exit the other end with a newfound appreciation for our life on this planet.
Author:
Joe Beer
Fall Into the Neon-Lit Rabbit Hole of Worry Club's "Jonesin"
October 14, 2021
"I wanted to create a dreamy soundscape where I could marry the concept of nostalgia with vulnerability."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ashe Captures the Multiplicity of Life in "Cold in California"
July 19, 2019
"Nothing is ever one-sided or perfect or right all the time."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Author:
Staff
Fred Again.. Enlists Romy of The xx and HAAi For the Ephemeral Rush of "Lights Out"
January 20, 2022
"Romy's lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Felix Ames Is an Artist in Full Bloom
March 11, 2022
Ames' music is akin to the faint background of a barbecue buzzing with life and laughter.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Laufey's 'Bewitched' Is an Enchanting, Generation-Spanning Triumph
September 11, 2023
The breakout jazz-pop star delivers her most breathtaking body of work yet.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Steve Lacy Breaks His Silence with the Waviest of R&B Jams, "N Side"
April 8, 2019
Two long years since his last solo release, The Internet's Steve Lacy proves that he still has the magic touch.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul