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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
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-15-19
March 15, 2019
Any week that SG Lewis and Clairo decide to drop a collab is a GREAT week, wouldn't you agree?
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Softcult Light A Raging Fire in “Shortest Fuse” | THE NOISE
February 7, 2024
The single is a melodic lament to the vice-like grip of life under capitalism, highlighting yet again the haunting blend of the band's trademark shadowy riffs, urgent vocals, and commanding beats.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sadye Dances the Pain Away in “Pretty Traumatized”
February 12, 2024
"It’s horror masked with humor. It’s the essence of me.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Alice Phoebe Lou Strips Love Down to Its Core in "The Surface"
May 21, 2025
"'The Surface' is a stream of conscious love song about the deep and contradictory feelings that rise up when exploring a connection..."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DWELLERS Explore Their Innate Melodrama on "Iced Coffee"
July 23, 2020
The self-produced duo composed a song that can be described in one simple word: enticing.
Author:
Joey Legittino
'Bridges' Is the New Intimate, Inspired EP from Young, Masterful Artist Sid
January 25, 2021
London based singer-songwriter Sid has released his new three-track EP 'Bridges.'
Author:
Joe Beer
Glass Beach Make Triumpahnt Return With New Single "The CIA" | THE NOISE
October 13, 2023
The LA post-emo band is finally kicking off the next phase of their career with the release of their latest single, "the CIA."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI's 'talking to the wind' Is a Sonic Salve For the Soul
January 22, 2024
"All the songs on this project feel like the wind to me. They give me the same feeling of peace and clarity."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
AUDREY NUNA's "Jokes On Me" Is an Entrancing Exploration of Loss
May 7, 2024
“Jokes On Me” keeps a foot in both sides of a loss—the “I’m better off without you,” and the “I miss you.”
Author:
Abby Kenna