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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
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
Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike Reunite Over Hometown Woes in "Geezer"
June 16, 2025
"Geezer" tells a cautionary tale of how bleak life can be if you don’t live up to your potential.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
#NowWatching Playlist: 05-24-19
May 24, 2019
Allow us to let you in on the proper topic of all your music-related conversations this weekend...
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Joe Avio Gives Masterclass on Musical Ingenuity on "Models"
July 20, 2020
"Models" by Joe Avio is a symphony of wondrous sounds.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos.
Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'
June 11, 2021
In the wake of the past year we've been subjected to, the importance of records like these, cannot be understated.
Author:
Carter Fife
Jarrod Jeremiah Doesn't Play It "Safe" in New Single [Premiere]
September 30, 2021
"Safe" is a song all about stepping outside your comfort zone.
Author:
DJ Connor
Wisp Battles Shame and Insecurity in the Mesmerizing "Enough for you"
March 18, 2024
Wisp melts together classic shoegaze tropes with daring and refreshing sonic ideas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lauren Sanderson Is Playing By Her Own Rules in "THEY WONT LIKE THIS"
March 22, 2024
"I can’t be the only one who feels like I have to fight to find my most authentic self."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Wallows Toss and Turn in the Lovelorn "Bad Dream"
April 30, 2024
Built around a dreamlike soundscape and sentimental lyrics, "Bad Dreams" is unmistakably Wallows.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
JULES IS DEAD and Ezra Team Up For the Riotous "Just 1 Thing"
September 3, 2024
"It represents a key moment when my dreams started to become real."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]
October 15, 2024
Currently on tour with Wallows and working toward her debut album, we sat down with the rising star.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule