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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
Dillon Francis and BabyJake Create a Romance-Filled Banger With "Touch"
April 15, 2020
Good vibes only from this dynamic duo.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Fake a Smile Take Us Track By Track Through Their Debut EP ‘Shoot Me to the Moon’
June 21, 2023
Join us in getting to know this up-and-coming British trio.
Author:
DJ Connor
2Hollis Finds Out Who He Is in Genre-Defying Album 'Boy'
June 7, 2024
boy is a raw collection of electropop, hyperpop, and daring experimentation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Franke Is Ditching Traditional Pop For A Self-Titled Sound In 'Internet Heartbreak' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 3, 2019
Every component of Franke's career screams DIY.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Van Buren Record's 'Black Wall Street' Is a Sinister Look Into Hip-Hop's Golden Future
August 30, 2021
The Massachusetts collective delivers a gritty offering primed to win over even the most hard-headed hip-hop skeptic.
Author:
Carter Fife
Pine Barons Pay Homage to Cult Japanese Band Fishmans With "Night Cruising"
May 17, 2022
With the tribute album <i>I Love Fish</i> set to release later this year, "Night Cruising" gives us a brief taste of what's in store.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023
"I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ruby Waters Takes a Bite Out of Love and Life in Debut Album 'What's The Point'
June 7, 2024
"I hope this album feels like a big comforting hug to whoever needs one!"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
RITUAL and Tove Styrke Take Us to the End With "Love Me Back" Video
January 23, 2019
RITUAL enlists Tove Styrke for their most noteworthy collaboration yet.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Dreamer Boy Makes the Desert His Dance Floor in "Falling for the Wrong One" Video [PREMIERE]
April 9, 2019
Shimmering with synth, playfully energetic, and soft in delivery, Dreamer Boy is a sonic and visual treat.
Author:
Anna Scholfield