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Julia Lucius' "Stay a While" Is an Invitation to Love to the Fullest
July 27, 2021
"'Stay a While' is an ode to vulnerability. To open up and give your heart to someone is some scary stuff."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Lexi Jayde Turns Bittersweet Memories Into Brutal Honesty on 'a teenage diary'
July 26, 2021
Jayde's music is perfect for both a beach day with your friends or throwing a tantrum in your car.
Author:
Carter Fife
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Caroline Loveglow's Debut Single "Patience Etc..." Sees Her Caught in the Throes of Love
July 26, 2021
"Patience Etc..." sounds like Beach House and Radiohead had a lovechild.
Author:
Carter Fife
ROLE MODEL Explores Intoxicating and Undaunted Love in "forever&more"
July 24, 2021
In "forever&more," ROLE MODEL's expected melancholy is traded in for exhilarated melodrama.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Marco Luka Shows His True Colors on "get me high"
July 24, 2021
"I can't wait for people to take in the rawness and beauty of this one."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Meet DAISY WORLD, the Tyler, the Creator-Approved R&B Star in the Making
July 24, 2021
It's not too late to become engrossed in the prismatic world of Daisy, an artist who has found fans in not just Tyler but Addison Rae and The Internet.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021
For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author:
Brooke Tuozzo
CARR's Latest Single Is Aimed at Every "Loser" You've Ever Dated
July 23, 2021
"Loser" tackles the perils of modern dating, the art of indecisiveness, and the disillusion behind today's gut-wrenching expectations.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise
July 23, 2021
On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author:
DJ Connor
Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Who Ruled Pukkelpop 2025?
September 3, 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Belgian music festival, let's dive into our favorites from this edition.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Born On The Road, Jonah Kagen's Sunflowers and Leather Is An Album of Old Stories and New Beginnings [Q&A]
September 5, 2025
Wanting to know so much more about this ardent humanist and burgeoning talent, we caught with Jonah in his newly minted home studio to learn about life, love, and what this album has in store for us.
Author:
DJ Connor
Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream
September 5, 2025
The Voices Are Coming Back strikes a balance between the relatable and otherworldly.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Let Hazlett's 'last night you said you missed me' Soundtrack Your Fall [Q&A]
September 11, 2025
The Australian-born, Sweden-based singer joined us via Zoom from a cafe in LA to talk about his new album, opening for Noah Kahan, and experiencing seasons for the first time.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure
September 11, 2025
Catie Turner, an ex-American Idol finalist who has become a bedroom indie-rock sensation, is back with a new single “Tourist Attraction.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi