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The Invisible Hands That Changed Pop Music Forever
February 25, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we explore the legacy of The Funk Brothers, the original hitmakers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Still Woozy Daydreams of Electric Romance in New Video for "Rocky"
February 25, 2021
Still Woozy adds a touch of surrealism to complement his brand of bedroom pop in his new video for "Rocky"
Author:
Carter Fife
"Love You Now, Love You Later" Is Yet Another Testament to Ben Kessler's Diverse Songwriting [Premiere]
February 24, 2021
Continuing our everlasting journey with Ben Kessler, we're extremely excited to premiere his latest single "Love You Now, Love You Later."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Ashe Rewrites the Story on "The Same" for 'To All The Boys' Finale
February 24, 2021
"The Same" captures the all-consuming head-spinning surrealism of being totally enraptured one day and shattered to pieces the next.
Author:
Rachel Lai
How Mahalia Jackson Blessed the Masses
February 24, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we highlight four musical acts that changed the face of the music industry.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Unusual Demont Blends Musical And Visual Styles in Video For "Pine"
February 22, 2021
Though barely two weeks have passed since Unusual Demont released his sophomore single "Pine." the Wisconsin native is showing no signs of slowing down.
Author:
Carter Fife
Asi Kemera and Seiji Oda Return With Dreamy New Single "honey bb"
February 22, 2021
Atlanta singer and multi-instrumentalist Asi Kemera returns with her first track of 2021, "honey bb."
Author:
Carter Fife
Sabrina Lee & Julius Release Heart Rending New Single
February 22, 2021
Sabrina Lee is back with her third single titled "compensate me for all my loneliness."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Peach Tree Rascals Get Psychedelic on Latest Single "OOZ"
February 22, 2021
Peach Tree Rascals are the epitome of versatility.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Mimoza Opens up About Her Songwriting Collaboration on "Kings & Queens," Her Life Growing up, and New Single [Q&A]
February 19, 2021
We interviewed the stunning singer Mimoza and discussed the colossal single "Kings & Queens," developing her pop sound and more.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Noah Floersch's “Thompson's Station” Is the Soundtrack to Your Wanderlust
May 26, 2023
“Thompson's Station” is a vibrant indicator for the decadent album to come from the steadily rising folk artist.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Urges Us to Go on a "Holiday" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 27, 2019
"It's a song about the early steps of that transition. I think I was somewhere between denial and acceptance at the time this one came through."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019
Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
Author:
Becca Millstein
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
Author:
Brady Moses
Thomas Headon's "Focus" Is an Infectiously Breezy Love Note
July 24, 2020
With "Focus," the rising indie pop star saunters into newfound territory, jumping between laissez-faire hip-hop delivery and bedroom pop escapism.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Who Is Stephanie Poetri?
January 13, 2022
Stephanie walks us through her new single, long-distance relationships, and signing to 88rising.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Araya and DJ_Dave Heal Romantic Tensions on Live Coded "Kiss on the Train" Visual
March 2, 2022
"Kiss on the Train" is a fusion of raw, sincere indie pop and electronic music's fabled past and limitless future.
Author:
Carter Fife
Emei Is Perfectly Okay With Never Being “That Girl”
July 18, 2022
Emei accepts herself, flaws and all, in a pop-punk tour de force.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Saya Gray's "LIE DOWN..." Is a Reserved, Spellbinding Gem
January 21, 2025
Gray is anything but complacent and strives to put the most honest version of herself and her work out into the universe.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Ones To Watch Presents: Cautious Clay - 'Context Tour' [ANNOUNCEMENT]
June 18, 2019
Tickets for the Cautious Clay - 'Context Tour' will be available Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM local time!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo