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Liza Anne Unleashes Her Inner Empath On "I Wanna Be There"
June 15, 2020
Liza Anne's take on mental health and self-awareness is a bright one. In her latest single, "I Wanna Be There", the Nashville native turns her own struggles into vivid soundscapes with intense lyrical depth.
Author:
Precious Kato
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Author:
DJ Connor
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"
November 14, 2024
The native New Yorker continues to highlight the female experience on her latest alt-rock-tinged single and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Momma Announce New Album With Gut-Spilling Single "I Want You (Fever)"
January 31, 2025
"The second we wrote that song, we felt like we were entering a new era."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
syd B Bares All on "RITF"
September 10, 2020
syd B has been cementing her place as a future R&B star worth keeping an eye on.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kiana V Crafts the Perfect Valentine's Day Vibe With "Heartbeat on Me" [Q&A]
February 11, 2022
"Heartbeat on Me" is an infectious, love-filled romp.
Author:
DJ Connor
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
July 7, 2022
From Shoffy to Andrekza, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
aldn Continues to Reinvent Himself With the Cathartic "headstrong gunner"
March 13, 2023
Emotionally gaunt, aldn's hyperpop sound continues to morph into deeper shades of punk.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cailin Russo Celebrates Her New Album 'Influx' With a Pineapple Crush Cocktail
May 31, 2023
Russo turns her intoxicating indie pop into an irresistible cocktail.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Snow Strippers 'Night Killaz Vol. 1' Is a Never-Ending Party
November 29, 2023
Snow Strippers deliver some serious heat for the winter months ahead.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
AG Club Announce New Album ‘BRODIE WORLD,’ Share “eva” Music Video
April 2, 2024
There's no stopping AG Club.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo