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Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
Internet Girl Have No Problem Breaking the Rules in the Riotous 'ROLE MODEL'
June 12, 2024
Internet Girl is nothing short of electrifying in their latest debaucherous EP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
9 LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month and Every Day
June 20, 2024
Celebrate Pride as we highlight a small handful of our favorite LGBTQIA+ artists.
LASTMONDAY Turned Chaos Into Pandemic Productivity in Wild "Audemars" Video
April 15, 2020
Dominican artist LASTMONDAY is breathing fresh life into the reggaeton.
Author:
Malc
Experience Speelburg's 'Cosmic Longing' On New Single "When You Want Me" [Premiere]
July 1, 2020
Hoping to turn things around as we say goodbye to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad first half of the year is emerging singer/songwriter/producer Speelburg.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Joe Avio Gives Summer a Proper Send Off With "Waste"
September 9, 2020
lMulti-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Joe Avio returns with the experimental pop track "Waste."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Gianni Lee Brings the Philly Bounce to Evocative Club Banger "Switch" [Premiere]
January 27, 2022
"I want people to move, even when they are standing still."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Omar Apollo Sheds His Skin in the Crystalline ‘Live For Me’
October 9, 2023
'Live For Me' has officially landed and as expected, it’s better than we expected.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
ericdoa Got Us Crying on the Dancefloor in "dancinwithsomebawdy"
November 3, 2023
"dancinwithsomebawdy" is a glorious return to experimental form.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Isaac Dunbar Isn’t Willing to Settle For Second Best in “Backseat Girl”
March 4, 2024
Dunbar possesses a rare quality found in stars of the past.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Addison Rae Sets the Stage For Pop Stardom in "High Fashion"
February 17, 2025
“High Fashion” is dynamic in every sense of the word.
Author:
Giselle Libby