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Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation
July 14, 2021
JAWNY is an artist who has never been afraid to take bold thematic risks; risks that often pay off in spades.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Author:
Carter Fife
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
Khatumu Dares to Take the Road Less Traveled in "departure time" [Q&A]
April 3, 2025
"'departure time' is about leaving home, comfort, reality, the beaten path, and finding meaning in life on my own terms."
Author:
DJ Connor
Can You Spot All the Cultural Commentary in Mez's "Loading..." Video?
September 18, 2020
Multi-hyphenate Mez is back with a new song and video.
Author:
Malc.
Magic Bronson Fall For a Robot in "My Baby is an Android"
April 15, 2021
In their latest single, Magic Bronson seamlessly channel the spirit of <i>Her</i> and doo-wop.
Author:
Joe Beer
10 Questions With Michaël Brun on His New EP 'FAMI SUMMER’ [Q&A]
July 21, 2023
Brun has become both a symbol of Haiti's diaspora and a scythe through dance culture norms
Author:
DJ Connor
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023
The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Wallows Make Their Grand Return With the Wistful "Your Apartment"
February 19, 2024
"It's the longest we've been silent, and it feels good to finally be back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Agnes Azria Chases a Fleeting Reality in ‘You're Not Real’ [Q&A]
September 4, 2024
I aimed to find some form of resolution (self-help at its finest), and this time it manifested as 'You’re Not Real.'
Author:
DJ Connor
Ethel Cain Returns With the Haunting "Punish," Announces 'Perverts' Project
November 4, 2024
Cain has released her latest stroke of genius, “Punish,” a nearly-seven minute single.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Feeling Chilly? Tune In To Top That Track's "Covers To Keep You Warm At Night"
July 8, 2020
Indie talent Chloe Moriondo joins Top That Track this week!
Author:
Precious Kato
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife