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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
Kaelin Ellis Takes Us Through His Project ‘You Are Here, Start.’ Track By Track
June 27, 2024
Ellis constructs a journey, a swagger-filled party bus of beats and synths that make you slow down and actually listen.
Author:
DJ Connor
KennyHoopla Gives Himself His Overdue Flowers in “ONE TULIP//“
August 8, 2024
KennyHoopla bares all corners of his complex soul on this pivotal new release.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Peach Pit Soars to Daring New Heights in “Magpie”
October 29, 2024
'Magpie' is a love letter to creative experimentation, defying genre conventions and pushing the boundaries of indie rock.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Isabel Pless Sips on Hometown Nostalgia in "Shirley Temples
January 24, 2025
Draped in vivid lyricism, Pless invites us into her picturesque home in Vermont with this lighthearted tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
TAVE and Kenyon Dixon Drop Tranquil and Tantalizing Tune “Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy”
February 6, 2025
Take a joyride with TAVE and Kenyon Dixon in this laidback single.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Chappell Roan Honors Her Country Roots in "The Giver"
March 17, 2025
The breakout pop star is finally back with a cheeky pop-country smash.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Dali Rose Guides Us to "Heaven" in Debut EP [Q&A]
May 2, 2025
On ‘Heaven’ the mystery of this nascent artists is guarded in everything but his supreme talent, a man whose vocals command attention acapella, against a Hammond keyboard or soaring in choruses over a piano.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Hellp Deliver a Microdose of Sleazy Fun in 'LL Revisited'
May 7, 2025
The Hellp is nothing if not original.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Oceanic Make a Bid To Bring Back Bands [Q&A]
June 24, 2025
Their latest single, "I'm Your Boy," is an equally dreamy and punchy indie-alt anthem.
Author:
DJ Connor
From Opera to the Core of Classic Rock, The Sophs Embody the Next Great Band [Q&A]
July 16, 2025
Ever so curious about such a uniquely committed and complementary group, so early in their careers, we snuck the group into our nice executive conference room for a proper deep dive.
Author:
DJ Connor