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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
Sun Room is Focused on “Raw, Loud, Rock ‘n Roll” in Latest EP Ritual of Chaos
July 15, 2025
Ritual of Chaos is made for late nights and noise complaints.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Pale Waves Ignites a Magnetic But Doomed Attraction in "Gravity"
August 15, 2024
“‘Gravity’ is about a woman who chose Jesus over me.”
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Criticals Deliver a Sleazy, Intoxicating Single in "Adoringly Drunk"
September 26, 2024
The Criticals channel their infectious energy into a picture of drunken sexual tension and seemingly one-sided affection.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BENEE Transforms Existential Dread Into a Delightful Pop Stunner
December 6, 2024
"Animal" is an undeniable and unpredictable pop banger served with a side of existential dread.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Levi Evans Bares His Soul On New Single "Lay Me By Your Side"
April 9, 2025
"It tells the tale of enduring the storms within a relationship, where through struggle, love is tempered and strengthened."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Starfall’s ‘weeknight’ Is a Groove-Laced Maybe
April 18, 2025
Uncertainty is certainly a mood, and starfall is not scared to embrace it.
Author:
René Cobar
Badflower Pays Tribute To Dearly Departed Pets On New Single "Paws" | THE NOISE
April 7, 2025
Dedicated to all those grieving the loss of a pet, the Nashville-based rockers arguably cover one of the most difficult human experiences.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Me @ The Altar Prove Why They Are the Future of the Scene in 'Past // Present // Future'
March 13, 2023
'Past // Present // Future' smashes every box the band has been forced into.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 21, 2023
Few artists have had a rise to stardom in the last few years, quite like Charlotte Sands has. From collaborating with her heroes to realizing who she wants to be, it's been an incredible and inspiring journey to watch and be a part of.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon