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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
SÅl Continues to Build His Brand on "Villain"
November 10, 2020
New York native, producer, songwriter, and singer SÅl captures the attention of listeners through the quality of his music, but turns casual listeners to returning fans through the vision he has for his artistic project.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties Return With "In Lieu Of Flowers" | THE NOISE
January 18, 2024
The track is heart-wrenching and gives a pit-in-your-stomach feeling of regret and mourning from the start.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
corook Creates a Safe Space and Pop Gem in "THEY!"
February 12, 2025
"In a time when our identities are under constant attack... this song feels more vital than ever."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
YUNGBLUD Is Unapologetically British and Laced with Chaos in Latest Brit-Rock Single “Lovesick Lullaby”
May 12, 2025
The track is a fierce, uptempo burst of British attitude and emotional chaos, powered by edgy guitars, crashing drums, and Dominic Harrison’s unmistakable Doncaster drawl.
Author:
Lucy Ward
PYNKIE Captures A “Big Feeling” In New Ethereal EP
July 8, 2025
PYNKIE’s mastered the art of feeling and makes the glimmers of life feel grand through her distinctive style and atmospheric artistry.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Daisy Grenade Team Up With The Maine On Fiery Single "Liquor And Kerosene" | THE NOISE
February 16, 2024
The track tells the sickly-sweet story of a relationship on the rocks, drenched in turmoil and, as the title suggests, liquor (and kerosene).
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Headaches and Golden Vessel Find Perfect Harmony in 'Making Friends With the Space Around Me'
June 13, 2024
"I had gone on a bit of a hiatus from writing and creating, and actually wondered if I would ever release music again."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Rosie Darling Embarks on a New Era With "This Is Me Letting You Go"
October 28, 2024
"This song is the first real deep breath after a tough breakup when you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Get To Know Mikeyy in 10 Questions or Less
October 13, 2024
Mikeyy is a 22-year-old electronic music artist who has swiftly made a name for himself with his unique sound and electrifying stage presence.
Get To Know Yung Milla in 10 Questions or Less
September 19, 2024
Yung Milla is a force to be reckoned with in the Australian rap scene.