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Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
It's Zella Day's "Game," And We're Playing It
June 15, 2020
The enigmatic Zella Day has returned with the anthemic "My Game."
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
beabadoobee Returns With "Take A Bite," Announces 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves' Album
May 9, 2024
Approaching her third album, Bea has shaped an artistic voice shimmering with whimsical highs, sultry lows, and an undeniably authentic artistic perspective.
Author:
Abby Kenna
carolesdaughter Delivers a Tender, Haunting Ballad in "king baby"
December 18, 2024
Juxtaposing gentle vocals with crushing, angsty instrumentation, the indie phenom continues to push the envelope of her craft.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rising Pop Icon Rose Gray Makes Her US Debut and Teases “Louder, Please” Deluxe [Q&A]
June 10, 2025
We chatted with the rising star about her American debut at Pride before her set, which attracted a crowd of excited festival-goers prepared to get “Wet & Wild” and dance the day away.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kyle Dion Ushers In A New Era With Double Singles
August 10, 2020
Kyle Dion drops off two new records.
Author:
Precious Kato
Kevin George Teams Up With Johan Lenox For the Spirited "All in My Head"
July 16, 2021
"All in My Head" moves forward with inimitable, effortless pacing.
Author:
Tyler Borland
CLOUDxCITY Leave Their Mark With Debut Single "Find a Way To You"
January 21, 2022
On their debut single, the duo presents a woozy vision for hip-hop.
Author:
DJ Connor
notfortheo Deliver an Impressive Dream of a Debut EP With 'half-life'
November 18, 2022
The summary of 'half-life' is easy; it's excellent.
Author:
DJ Connor
Allison Ponthier Examines the Cost of Supposed Growth in "Character Development"
March 1, 2023
“‘Character Development’ is about the people I’ve encountered who have treated me poorly."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
j solomon’s “Trick” is an Indie Rock Revolt Fit For the NYC Underground Scene
July 21, 2023
"Trick" is indie sleaze at its finest, wearing grit like a badge of honor.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Aidan Bissett Delivers an Impassioned Earworm in "Sick"
July 24, 2023
"Sick" walks the thematic tightrope of sweaty, underground NY club and radio-ready indie pop anthem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo