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Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off
June 17, 2021
<i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author:
Carter Fife
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