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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.
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.
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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."
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."
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.
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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."
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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.
'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.
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.
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.
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When They Were Young: Asking When We Were Young Artists About Their Youth [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 29, 2025
In between crying sessions, wild mosh pits and plenty of crowdsurfers, The Noise had the chance to sit down with some of your favorite artists to discuss not just When We Were Young but also when they were young.
Storm Ford's Down Payment EP Is A Striking Analysis of Emotional Investments
October 29, 2025
Storm is on an exciting trajectory that also includes supporting R&B powerhouse Isaia Huron in New York City this past September.
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Flipturn's Secret to Not Burning Out & Their Album 'Burnout Days' [Q&A]
October 29, 2025
We sat down to talk about their latest album, Burnout Days, as well as the importance of friendship in collaborators, the ability to pivot, and movie nights watching The Incredibles.
Eleni Drake's Album 'Chuck' Faces the Inevitability of Endings
October 31, 2025
British-Greek singer Eleni Drake decided to face this complexity head on in her new album.
Jai'Len Josey Confronts the Ache of Letting Go in "Won't Force You"
October 31, 2025
Recently, Jai’Len ignited the stage with a showstopping set during the OnesToWatch X ONE Musicfest at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Get Lost in Johan Lenox's Mind with Full Speed Nowhere
October 31, 2025
Johan Lenox is the producer artists turn to elevate, tonally extract and downright make music hum, but on his latest album, he turns those talents inward.
Eliza McLamb Embraces A Change of Pace on Album, Good Story
November 1, 2025
The title refers to the power of storytelling, the idea that life is what you make it, and the way those unassuming moments in our lives sometimes make the biggest impression.
Pacifica's Album, In Your Face! is a Revolution of Recklessness
November 1, 2025
The album draws on a unique well of influences, including the raw urgency of early-2000s garage rock, the swagger of post-punk, and the emotional undercurrent of '90s alt.
Eli Is Pop's Next Stage Girl (of Our Dreams)
November 2, 2025
With co-signs from artists like Doechii, Lizzy McAlpine, and Meghan Trainor, Eli has been using TikTok as her own personal audition to be the next big pop star.
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Samy Sharif on Time, Transformation, and His Trilogy ‘Three Houses’ [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
His latest visual is a short film disguised as a music video, relaying the opaque darkness of the human experience by way of an unmistakable, charmingly relatable personality.