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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get To Know Reiki Ruawai in 10 Questions or Less
February 27, 2025
Reiki Ruawai is a bona fide talent making waves in New Zealand’s eclectic music scene.
PinkPantheress Delivers a Transatlantic Earworm With "Stateside"
April 28, 2025
"Stateside" may just be PinkPantheress' best single yet.
JESSIA Reflects in New Anthem “Moved Around You”
April 6, 2025
JESSIA pulls you into the track's raw, emotional gravity using her signature blend of blunt honesty and addictive pop melodies.
Outside Lands 2025: 5 Acts to Catch in The Bay this Weekend
August 6, 2025
These are five stars in the making.
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The Home Team Drop Exhilarating Music Video for "Somebody Else's Face" Featuring Oliver Baxxter | THE NOISE
March 27, 2025
The accompanying music video further elevates the track's infectious sound and energy.
Miso Extra Brings POP to Life in Debut Album “Earcandy” (Q&A)
May 19, 2025
For fans of bubblegum pop rejoice, we’ve found a new obsession for your listening pleasure.
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VC Pines' ‘Viole(n)t Colour’ EP Is the Soft Behind Rough Edges [Q&A]
June 3, 2025
We chatted with the South London artist about stretching, burning out, and the potential to be the tallest pine in the forest.
The Beaches Navigate Heartbreak in New Single “Touch Myself”
June 27, 2025
Everyone’s favorite girl group, The Beaches, have done it yet again with their latest single, “Touch Myself,” an extremely candid take on a breakup.
KATSEYE Delivers a Collection of 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS'
July 4, 2025
With 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,' KATSEYE redefines itself as a fearless, boundary-pushing group.
Get To Know Sure Boy in 10 Questions or Less
August 18, 2024
Sure Boy, the notoriously cool indie-rock trio hailing from Aotearoa New Zealand, is making waves with their electrifying blend of punchy riffs, powerhouse vocals, and introspective songwriting.