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Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"
July 1, 2021
"Psycho" sees Peters transform from wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to a veritable radio-ready star.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021
Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author:
Miguel Costa
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021
"Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
DWLLRS' "Things We Don't Talk About" Sees the Duo Reaching New Heights
July 1, 2021
"It's more than just another single release, for us..."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021
"Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021
We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author:
DJ Connor
flowerkid Bares His Soul on "It's Happening Again"
June 30, 2021
flowerkid presents a vision of mainstream pop as sonic group therapy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]
June 30, 2021
Cannons have gone from posting an ad on Craigslist looking for bandmates to playing festivals across the country.
Author:
Jisselle Fernandez
Faouzia Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on "Hero"
June 29, 2021
There are no two ways about it, Faouzia is destined for pop stardom
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain
June 29, 2021
Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Author:
Carter Fife
Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]
September 9, 2021
As Blanks barrels forward with a reckless, charming abandon, it feels nigh impossible to resist his palpable euphoria.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BETWEEN FRIENDS Captures the Nostalgic Joy of Summer in “Smiley”
June 30, 2023
“Smiley” feels almost designed to put a smile on your face.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Clinton Kane Is Tired of Looking and Hurting For Love in "BITTERSWEET"
October 16, 2023
"It's sort of depressing because it's about giving up on looking for love. I've always been a romantic since I was a kid."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
d4vd and Kali Uchis Pen a Breathtaking Love Letter in "Crashing"
March 4, 2025
"Crashing" is an outpouring of desire, an ode to the kind of connection that defies both time and sense.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dai Burger Celebrates Queer Artists of Color With an Exclusive Playlist
August 14, 2020
In celebration of her 'Dessert' EP, Dai Burger curated an exclusive playlist of her favorite Queer artists of color.
Author:
Malc.
New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"
November 28, 2022
“Ricochet” is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Jean Dawson's "GHOST*" Will Rip and Tear You Apart
February 18, 2023
“GHOST*” is the first strike of what will undoubtedly be a visceral year of music for Dawson.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Rocco Delivers a Saccharine Sweet Double Release With "Apples" and "Have Me Again (Demo)"
March 29, 2023
Rocco perfectly captures teenage adolescence through his melodic brand of bedroom pop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tate McRae Cements Her Global Pop Takeover With 'THINK LATER'
December 11, 2023
'THINK LATER' crystallizes a lifetime of personal transformation.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed