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Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record
July 12, 2021
Whether she's reveling in euphoric bliss or wrestling with love-fueled insecurity, Aalegra never fails to deliver.
Author:
Carter Fife
IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'
July 9, 2021
<i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.
Author:
Carter Fife
payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tommy Newport Battles His Innermost Demons on "Vanilla & Light"
July 9, 2021
If you need something warm and comforting for your heart, look no further.
Author:
Joe Beer
Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author:
DJ Connor
Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”
February 9, 2023
There is a comforting and familiar nostalgia to be found in Conrique's latest stripped-back stunner.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Mitch Santiago is a Soaring Through His Career with Fiery Devotion
May 5, 2023
“Six years ago, I was playing Ed Sheeran and Passenger covers – so we’re not doing that anymore.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Addison Rae's Major Label Debut Goes Down Smoother Than "Diet Pepsi"
August 9, 2024
Rae is shaping up to be one of 2024's pop music it girls.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose
October 18, 2024
We reached out to the Bay Area-born-now-LA-based artist to get all the deep details of this amazing release.
Author:
DJ Connor
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
NoMBe Offers a First Look Into 'They Might've Even Loved Me- Re:Imagination'
February 28, 2019
With over 30 features, Nombe is gearing up to release the remix album to end all remix albums.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dominic Fike's Long-Awaited Debut Album 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong' Has Landed
July 31, 2020
Does Fike's highly-anticipated debut album live up to the hype? Short answer: yes.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife