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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
Jean Dawson Ponders Life and Death in "CLEAR BONES"
June 25, 2020
If we've said it once, we've said it a million times: Jean Dawson is the future.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Katherine Li Actually Cares a Lot, Even If She Tells You "I Don’t Care"
September 13, 2022
Li's career may be just beginning but her work already has a spellbinding quality to it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gallipoli Delivers an Ethereal and Introspective Debut EP With 'On Vodno'
May 20, 2022
With <i>On Vodno</i>, Gallipoli gives us a collection of songs that are thought-provoking, comforting, and relatable
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
The Dangerous Summer Come Home in Latest Album [Q&A] | The Noise
August 30, 2022
Indie rock darlings The Dangerous Summer have finally released their highly anticipated new album, and it is, for lack of a better word, magnificent.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Two Feet's Best Music Still Lies Beyond the Horizon
January 25, 2022
Two Feet is not content to simply be a legacy artist who shaped a genre.
Author:
DJ Connor
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019
An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author:
Andra Nechita
zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]
March 5, 2020
villere on chapped lips, nostalgic childhood cartoons, and transcending genre classifications.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Just Friends Are Rolling With the Punches [Q&A]
March 14, 2022
"We are who we are and we write what we write."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ashe Watches the World Unfold Around Her in “Shower With My Clothes On”
August 2, 2022
"It’s about remembering those last few moments in a relationship when you’re hopelessly hanging on but know you have to let go.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Emei Welcomes the 'End of an Era' With Fiery, Fierce and Unapologetic EP
November 2, 2022
'End of an Era' details the feeling of inadequacy that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Chloe Liz