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Keep Celebrating Black Music with Top That Track & TeaMarrr
June 16, 2020
Join Teamarr on Top That Track this week as they kick off their Celebrate Black Music series.
Author:
Precious Kato
Natalie Schlabs Wants You to "Go Outside" (Safely!) [Premiere]
June 16, 2020
Natalie Schlabs' new single "Go Outside" is the perfect indie soundtrack to a summer afternoon.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"
June 16, 2020
The Brooklyn-based band, Sedona, is able to captivate listeners on every track through grand production that pushes indie-pop in a more nostalgic rock direction.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Baseball Game Makes A Captivating Debut With the Idyllic "Woman"
June 16, 2020
Carpenter and Bennett - who perform as Baseball Game - are making their grand entrance with the captivating, "Woman."
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
Isaac Dunbar's 'Beep Beep Repeat' Is a Dazzlingly Indulgent Pop Journey
May 1, 2024
'Beep Beep Repeat' is an exploration of self-discovery set against the back of New York, its art, and its parties.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Frozemode Levels Up in Latest Mixtape 'DEMODE 2'
October 10, 2024
'DEMODE 2' is a testament to the trio's eclectic and chameleonic style.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor
Artemas Parades His Still-Bleeding Heart in "i guess u never really cared about me"
April 22, 2025
Is it safe to say that this summer is going to be an Artemas summer?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
[Q&A]: Heart Attack Man Dive Deep Into Existentialism, Type O Negative & More For New Album 'Joyride The Pale Horse' | THE NOISE
May 21, 2025
Ohio-based punk band Heart Attack Man masterfully navigate the realm of existentialism with a playful twist on their latest album, Joyride The Pale Horse. With a lighthearted approach, they mock the inevitability of death, the fragility of life, and the banality of existence
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Equipment Celebrate LP Announcement With Stellar Doube-Single Release | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Ohio's Equipment rise to new heights on their latest double single release, "LO/FO" and "Username."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Laila Smith Becomes Inanimate in Haunting Single “Diorama”
April 29, 2025
The track is intimate in every way, and serves as the perfect look into Laila’s unique perspective.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Walter The Producer Sets Course for Rock's Past and Future in "Roadtrip"
May 13, 2025
It's clear Walter The Producer is having fun discovering himself out loud.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pebbles&TamTam Explore the Sanctity of Girlhood in “Sleepover! The mixtape :P” [Q+A]
May 30, 2025
From their creative process, to visuals, to how they interact, their synchronization is that of childhood besties. This is why their debut project, “Sleepover! the mixtape :P”, makes such a powerful impact.
Author:
Giselle Libby
JAXN's "Crisis" Is a Relatable Feeling
October 8, 2020
Following up on his debut single, UK artist, JAXN, is back with his energetic new song "Crisis."
Author:
Joey Legittino