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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
Susannah Joffe Comes Into Her Own in Latest EP Cult Leader
July 4, 2025
After four successful singles, Susannah Joffe has finally released her 8-track EP, Cult Leader. The EP is sweet yet haunting, filled with grit, and as perfectly crafted as we’d expect from an artist like Joffe.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Winona Fighter Deserve Your "Attention" On Rowdy New Single | THE NOISE
October 21, 2024
The emotionally charged single packs a punch from the start with blaring guitar riffs, thrumming bass lines, and crashing percussion plowing through the production.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Get To Know Chanel Loren in 10 Questions or Less
June 20, 2024
South London-born Loren Chanel has spent the past few years navigating the highs and lows of her artistry, finding her true voice through vulnerability and self-reflection.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Luna Li and Raveena Invite Listeners Into a Lush Daydream With “Fantasy”
April 18, 2025
"Fantasy" is a single wholly true to its name.
Author:
René Cobar
Jahnah Camille Breaks Down Her New Vulnerable EP “My sunny oath!” [Q&A]
June 13, 2025
Before embarking on a run of shows supporting indie darling Blondshell, we chatted with Jahnah about her new music, biggest inspirations, and her vulnerable songwriting process.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lauren Spencer Smith Teaches A Masterclass in "THE ART OF BEING A MESS" [Q&A]
July 10, 2025
A proper cocktail of emotions and pop ear candy, this artist's sophomore album is a collision of highs and lows.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sundressed Team Up With Glacier Veins To Deal With The Pitfalls Of Long Distance On "20 Below" | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
Arizona indie punk band Sundressed continues to bless our summer with yet another gut-punching single, "20 Below."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Levent Geiger Searches For Vaildation in "Love Me"
December 5, 2024
Levent remains one of the most promising voices in modern pop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Astral Bakers Draw Inspiration from Fables in New Single, “A Dog in a Manger”
April 11, 2025
"A Dog in a Manger," is an intricate exploration of jealousy, control, and quiet critique, wrapped in deceptively laidback indie-rock instrumentals.
Author:
Lucy Ward
Madisyn Gifford Bares Her Soul in a Quiet Contemplation of Sunshine
April 25, 2025
Gifford allows listeners to take a peek into her romantic past, the good, the bad, and the complicated.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau