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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
Ella Vos Imagines a World for the Girls in her New Single “National Anthem”
March 28, 2025
The LA native’s extensive discography explores a range of taboo topics, from postpartum depression to divorce, and more.
Author:
Giselle Libby
8 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2025
May 24, 2025
The Great Escape is one of Europe’s biggest festivals for new music - think SXSW but without the film, tech and comedy. We attended this year’s festival in Brighton, UK and these are some of the highlights.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
Arlo Parks Peers Into Our Hearts and Diaries in 'My Soft Machine'
May 30, 2023
“I’m giddy, I’m crying, I’m grinning, I’m throwing myself around this apartment, I’m on fire, I’m terrified, I’m feeling everything right now.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Charmer Are Trapped In The Past On Anthemic New Single "Arrowhead" | THE NOISE
March 19, 2025
Drawing inspiration from the driving, anthemic vibes of early Alkaline Trio and Bayside, Charmer's sound is a bold re-introduction to a band that refuses to be confined by any genre.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ADMT Takes Us Through His Sophomore EP ‘Without You,’ Track By Track
April 8, 2024
ADMT is an artist whose sound seems crafted for massive stages and beyond.
Author:
DJ Connor
Worry Club Are Afraid You'll Get "Bored" in Latest Single
March 7, 2023
Indie alt-rock band Worry Club explore the anxiety of monotony in their latest single, "Bored."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fall in Love With Snarls in New Single "Heavy Drinker" | THE NOISE
February 19, 2024
The single wades in the waters of hook-heavy pop, 90s alternative, shoegaze, and heart-on-a-string indie-rock.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pop-Punk Pranksters Super American Create Magic On New Album ‘Gangster of Love’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 19, 2024
With its swirling '90s melodicism, high-energy riffs, and heartfelt emo elements into a wry, smirking rock sound, the duo delivers a stellar follow-up to their 2021 effort SUP and 2018's Tequila Sunrise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Croixx Inspires a Palpable Mood Shift With Label Debut 'How I'm feeling now…' [Q&A]
July 10, 2024
Fresh out of high school, Croixx is already leaving a lasting impression.
Author:
DJ Connor
Chloe Qisha Explores the Wild Highs and Messy Lows of 'Modern Romance'
May 21, 2025
"The Modern Romance EP is the project of my dreams."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon