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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.
Kristiane Breaks Cycles in Bittersweet Tune “Beacon”
June 5, 2025
With melancholy indie pop as her canvas, poignant singer-songwriter Kristiane paints a vivid picture of self analysis in new single “Beacon."
The Criticals Chart a New Indie Rock Renaissance in 'Here Comes My Doll'
July 23, 2025
Youthful and buoyant, The Criticals are bringing alternative indie rock back home to itself.
Kellin Quinn Debuts Atmospheric Single Alongside Launch Of Solo Project Haunted Mouths | THE NOISE
January 20, 2025
Following a monumental 2024 celebrating the 15th anniversary of 'Let's Cheers To This,' Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn is stepping out into new territory with the launch of his solo project Haunted Mouths.
Shunkan Makes Triumphant Comeback After Five Year Break With 'Kamikaze Girl'
May 20, 2025
'Kamikaze Girl' is emo for the next generation.
Maggie Lindemann's "one of the ones" Is an Infectious Sonic Departure
July 28, 2025
"This song is about the tension between craving connection and pushing people away."
UMI Explores The Human Experience on Double Single & Album Announcement
July 29, 2025
Rising star, UMI, continues to show her talent as one of the best new young R&B singer-songwriters.
Dylan Gossett’s Westward Is a Life Soundtrack Rooted in Faith and Feeling
July 31, 2025
One week after releasing his debut album, Westward, Dylan Gossett is taking a moment to reflect on what has already become a milestone in his young career.
Evalyn Kicks It Up A Notch With Her Thrilling Innovation “The Feeling”
June 18, 2025
"The Feeling" is an exhilarating burst of sound inspired by the uplifting energy of 2010s music.
Korean Electronic Artist CIFIKA is in a Lane Entirely of Her Own!
July 20, 2025
Korean electronic artist CIFIKA is in a lane entirely her own, crafting immersive soundscapes that blend otherworldly vocals, bold production, and a deep sense of cultural identity.
SÅl's Debut Single "Things End as They Begin" Demands Attention
August 11, 2020
"Things End as They Begin" is a beautifully sung electronic pop masterpiece that makes new artist SÅl seem like a seasoned veteran.