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'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
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Valleyheart on Their Unique Sound, New Single and Staying Grounded [Q&A]
March 29, 2021
Valleyheart helps you break the pandemic-induced daily cycle of monotony with their new single "Stepping Stone."
Fall Down the Rabbit Hole with Aibai on Her New Self-Titled EP
March 29, 2021
23-year-old Minneapolis producer Aibai has just unveiled her debut EP.
The Polar Boys are Top Tier Genre Benders
March 26, 2021
The dynamic Miami trio Polar Boys is hitting the ground running in 2021.
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Dog Trainer Return With 'Scrolling to feel better...part one' [Q&A]
March 26, 2021
We caught up with Dog Trainer to talk about how they found their voice and the highs and lows of creating an album during a pandemic.
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Lars Martin Shares His Love Story for the Ages on Debut "Plans" [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Debuting his artist project, producer and songwriter, Lars Martin shares his inspiring love story with his wife on his single "Plans."
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Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
BK Rockstar's Delivers a Wild, High Energy Performance on "Smoke"
March 25, 2021
Brooklyn native, BK Rockstar, is relatively new to the hip hop scene, but he raps as if he's an established veteran.
Jelani Aryeh Is Blissfully Sentimental on New Single "Marigold"
March 25, 2021
Jelani Aryeh is a name you should definitely be familiar with.
Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"
March 25, 2021
You can hear the pained emotion in Cheb Rabi's strained vocal inflections as he laments on past love on his latest song "Void."
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Boy In Space Reels Himself Back in for the Bittersweet "7UP" Acoustic [PREMIERE]
July 2, 2019
Boy In Space is a living manifestation of what it means to shoot for the stars.
nothing,nowhere. Embarks on a Dystopian '80s Fever Dream in "nightmare"
January 28, 2020
The direct result of playing <i>Purple Rain</i> every night with the lights out.
Dro Kenji Is Making Melodic Rap on His Own Terms
November 16, 2020
Dro Kenji continues his hot streak with his debut project 'Tears and Pistols.'
Stephen Dawes Fears He Might "Lose My Mind" in Latest Standout Single
March 13, 2023
"Lose My Mind" demonstrates the full, heart-rending range of this breakout rising star.
AUGUST 08 Unravels Friends-with-Benefits Relationships In "Simple Pleasures"
May 15, 2019
+ Stay tuned for AUGUST 08′s upcoming "All Eyes On" performance!
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Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
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No Joy Is Going Through Their Radiohead 'Kid A' Phase [Q&A]
November 26, 2019
"It can be so easy to just keep making the same thing you do all of the time..." No Joy is striving for something different.
The Aces Release "My Phone is Trying to Kill Me," Detail Vulnerable Sophomore Album
May 6, 2020
"If you felt too vulnerable, if it scared you, then you had to keep going."
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
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Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]
July 24, 2020
Emily Vu has all the makings of a Gen Z pop star.