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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
ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
KENNYHOOPLA's 'conditions of an orphan' EP Toes The Line of Punk, Pop, Revenge, and Resilience [Q&A]
September 22, 2025
We caught up with the genre-defying artist about the release of his latest EP.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Long Live The ‘Freaks:’ Haute & Freddy Gear Up For Their First-Ever Headline Tour
September 22, 2025
Haute & Freddy’s haunting fourth single ‘Freaks’ is a seductive incantation for midnight abandon.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
keiyaA Delivers a Dizzying Dose of Jazz and Psychedelic R&B in "take it!"
September 23, 2025
"With this work I aim to interrogate and embrace anger and conflict, disappointment and dissatisfaction."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Criticals Deliver an Electrifying and Infectious Self-Titled Debut Album
October 1, 2025
Their self-titled debut album is a burst of infectious melodies and in-your-face energy that reverberates throughout each and every one of its 13 tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Leith Ross Can See the Future And We Like Their Vision for It [Q&A]
September 24, 2025
Celebrating the release of their album, 'I Can See the Future,' we got the latest from this generational writer.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tours To Watch: Fall 2025
September 24, 2025
Need a new concert fix? We've got you covered with the latest artists heading out on tour.
Author:
OTW Staff
Love You Later Returns With Gut-Wrenching New Single “Mouth To Mouth”
September 26, 2025
“Mouth To Mouth” is the perfect sad bop to get you through fall, leading to a more complete Love You Later project to come.
Author:
Giselle Libby
We're Obsessed with Ella Boh's "DiE," Introducing Her New Era [Q&A]
September 26, 2025
"DiE" pairs emotionally charged lyrics with the volatile energy of metal riffs to create a molten dark pop gem.
Author:
DJ Connor
Longingly Danceable, Harper Finn's "Satellite" Is An Indie Pop Gem
September 26, 2025
Its reflective lyrics and glowing atmosphere further expand the emotional landscape that defines his impending album, Silo Park.
Author:
Abby Kenna