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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
Jack Kane Finds Heartbreak By the Milk in “Breaking Up At The Department Store” [Q&A]
February 27, 2025
In his latest single, “Breaking Up At The Department Store,” Kane adds a little venom to his humor.
Author:
DJ Connor
Talker Fights Through Growing Pains On Latest Single "Old Enough" | THE NOISE
April 15, 2024
Pop-rock phenom talker tackles what it means to really 'grow up' on her latest single, "Old Enough."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
TRNSMT 2025: 8 Artists to Watch That Aren’t Headlining
June 24, 2025
While headliners like 50 Cent, The Script and Liam Gallagher are bound to pull the biggest crowds, some of the most exciting sets are happening away from the Main Stage.
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
Barry Can’t Swim’s Sophomore Album 'Loner' Brings Listeners on a Danceable and Deeply Introspective Sonic Journey
July 15, 2025
The album features twelve tracks coated in rock, gospel, orchestral, and spoken-word influences, creating an authentic and personal project that brings listeners on the rollercoaster ride that is the last year of Mainnie’s life.
Author:
India Yeoh
Whiskey Lies & Alibis: William Beckmann’s New Album Blends Heartache and Honky-Tonk Truths
July 19, 2025
William Beckmann’s major-label debut album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, beautifully combines traditional country music with the rich roots of South Texas.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Wallows Makes Every Second Count in "Coffin Change"
February 24, 2025
The infectious track arrives ahead of the trio's upcoming EP, 'More.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Madison Bailey’s “Raincheck” Is the Sad-Girl Summer Anthem We Needed
June 18, 2025
This actor is more than just a Netflix star – and “Raincheck” proves it.
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
Join Susannah Joffe, Cult Leader of AMC A-Listers and Actual Happy People
July 31, 2025
We had the privilege of hosting this beguiling artist into our pod huddle, and made her spill the beans on Cult Leader, great songwriting and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Stella Lefty Makes a Bold Debut With 'Tragic, Really' EP
August 6, 2025
'Tragic, Really' is emotional catharsis manifested in just six songs.
Author:
Carter Fife
Heart Attack Man Celebrate Fourth LP Announcement With Killer Double Single Release | THE NOISE
February 21, 2025
In celebration of the album announcement, the trio has two brand new tracks, "Laughing Without Smiling" and "Spit," for fans to foam at the mouth over.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon