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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
Peter McPoland's "Come Around" Is Undeniably Charming
February 25, 2022
If a bright-eyed smile had a voice, it would belong to Peter McPoland.
Author:
Tatum Van Dan
Tessa Violet Shares Her Deepest Desires in Tongue-In-Cheek Single "MY GOD!"
June 9, 2023
I want to empower listeners to feel like I did when I wrote this album - powerful, sexy, and in control."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Coachella 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Ariana Grande or Childish Gambino)
April 11, 2019
Have you made your Coachella schedule yet? This should help.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Suzy Jones Turns Last Supper Into a Food Fight in "Tonight" Video
October 21, 2019
Suzy Jones Puts the "power" in power ballad.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Dua Saleh, RMR, Kiana Ledé, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 12, 2020
This Friday features a #NowWatching playlist filled with amazing voices from the BIPOC community and beyond. From Dua Saleh's powerful ROSETTA, to Kiana Ledé's open letter to the president, to a new jazzy tune from Jorja Smith, this week's playlist is a perfect soundtrack for your weekend.
Author:
Malc.
JAWNY's "Super Bad Mantra" Is a Masterpiece Years in the Making
September 21, 2020
JAWNY is back with an electrifying new single that's destined to get you on your feet.
Author:
Joey Legittino
10 Questions With Kinneret About Her New Project 'All That I Know' [Q&A]
April 5, 2023
"Believe in yourself, spend time doing what you love, and remember that you don’t really know anything."
Author:
DJ Connor
R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Savor the End of Summer with "ARIZONA" by young friend and ella jane
August 3, 2020
young friend and ella jane prepare us for the end of summer with "ARIZONA"
Author:
Joey Legittino
Victoria Monét Serves Us an Authentic Fierceness in 'JAGUAR'
August 11, 2020
In <i>JAGUAR</i>, Monét shows us there is power to be found in freedom, confidence, and being yourself.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian