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Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar Illustrate Their "family ties" as Hip-Hop Royalty

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar Illustrate Their "family ties" as Hip-Hop Royalty
August 27, 2021 If <i>DONDA</i> never arrives, "family ties" may just be hip-hop's greatest offering of the year.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
kendrick lamar
baby keem
cardo got wings
family ties
Stevedreez Is an Old Soul With a Fresh Sound in "Darling" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]

Stevedreez Is an Old Soul With a Fresh Sound in "Darling" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]
August 26, 2021 In both sight and sound, Stevedreez is the human embodiment of the '70s.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
soul
interview
R&B
stevedreez
darling
Ella Isaacson's "Out of My Head" Is an Ambitious Pop Stunner

Ella Isaacson's "Out of My Head" Is an Ambitious Pop Stunner
August 26, 2021 Ella's latest single is very likely to get stuck in your head.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
ella isaacson
out of my head
The Velveteins Drop Laid-Back, '60s-Tinged "Cosmic Saturation"

The Velveteins Drop Laid-Back, '60s-Tinged "Cosmic Saturation"
August 26, 2021 Inspired by the colors, sights, and magic the band witnessed whilst on tour, "Cosmic Saturation" is a feast for the senses.
Author: Joe Beer
indie
indie rock
the velveteins
cosmic saturation
Who is cavetown? | A Wholesome Chat With Robbie

Who is cavetown? | A Wholesome Chat With Robbie
August 25, 2021 cavetown has gone from posting covers on YouTube to connecting with sold-out audiences the world over.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lollapalooza
cavetown
who is
mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]

mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]
August 25, 2021 "I feel like the entire project is centered in this experience, whether we liked it or not."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
album reviews
mazie
the rainbow cassette
The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]

The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]
August 25, 2021 "We never expected Motel 7 to even be a thing and here we are."
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
interview
alternative pop
motel 7
things i hate
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]

For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021 "I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
hip hop
tiktok
louyah
i used to care
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]

Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021 Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
interview
album reviews
alternative pop
modern original
the mowgli's
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star

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
electronic
dance
riovaz
leaving you
Aklesso Is Gearing up for His Debut With "Worst Year"

Aklesso Is Gearing up for His Debut With "Worst Year"
November 23, 2020 South Florida-bred Aklesso is in it for the long-haul.
Author: Gregory Castel
Rap
Aklesso
Worst Year
Popular
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on  "Sad."

KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on  "Sad."
July 8, 2021 "Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Author: Alexis Vaganos
alternative
rap
hip hop
sad
kdvsgoliath
sad.
Santé Rose Enlists Tasha Angela For the Sultry "So Good"

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
soul
R&B
so good
sante rose
tasha angela
Frex is Getting “Used To” Falling in Love and Finding Stardom

Frex is Getting “Used To” Falling in Love and Finding Stardom
December 16, 2023 The fiery red-haired alt-R&B singer/songwriter has returned with her newest single “Used To,” with Jordan Ward.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
R&B
Frex
singer/songwriter
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"

Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019 "Love me like you do your computer, love."
Author: Alyssa Yung
r&b
rap
hip hop
dave b
CPU LUV
ALMA's "Lonely Night" Is Your Go-To Sad Party Song

ALMA's "Lonely Night" Is Your Go-To Sad Party Song
June 21, 2019 "Lonely Night" by ALMA  is, and I can not stress this enough, a certified bop.
Author: Jess Myers
pop
electronic
singer-songwriter
ALMA
Lonely Night
Sofi de la Torre's Relationship Changes With the City Lights in "Pero No" Video [PREMIERE]

Sofi de la Torre's Relationship Changes With the City Lights in "Pero No" Video [PREMIERE]
July 19, 2019 Though the lights in de la Torre's relationship are burning out, the city lights are just turning on.
Author: Brady Moses
pop
electronic
dance
latin
sofi de la torre
pero no
Pop Star Carly Rose Is Making a Break for the Industry with Her "getaway car" [PREMIERE]

Pop Star Carly Rose Is Making a Break for the Industry with Her "getaway car" [PREMIERE]
October 1, 2019 Carly Rose is back and changing the game with another charming single, "getaway car."
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
Carly Rose
getaway car
Sky McCreery Is Back With a Diary Entry From a Broken Heart

Sky McCreery Is Back With a Diary Entry From a Broken Heart
March 2, 2020 McCreery has a unique gift for showing the emptiness and longing of West Coast relationships.
Author: Jenna Singer
singer songwriter
pop
indie pop
sky mccreery
with you
Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"

Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"
August 29, 2022 “Jealous” is a perfectly concocted blend of R&B and dance-pop.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
R&B
sol
jealous

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