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How We Are Staying Safe and Sane in the Age of Quarantine | Staff Article
April 2, 2020
From Animal Crossing to foreign films, this is how our staff is passing the time spent in self-isolation.
Author:
Staff
The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020
The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020
Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author:
Emily Smith
Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020
Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Powfu Drops Visual For Viral Breakout Hit "death bed"
April 1, 2020
The beabadoobee-assisted breakout single gets a heartbreaking music video.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Amber Mark Covers Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" For "Covered-19" Series
April 1, 2020
Mark reimagines a grunge staple as a velvety-smooth slow jam.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020
John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Top That Track Closes Out Women's History Month With 'An Ode to the Ladies'
March 31, 2020
This episode of Top That Track is entirely dedicated to female artists: both bands and solo acts.
Author:
Precious Kato
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Noah Jack Paves His Own Path on "ANGST"
March 25, 2021
The newest artist to pave his own path in hyperpop is the Pennsylvania native, Noah Jack.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
August 31, 2022
From Curtis Waters to Tempest, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Girl Scout Embark on a Journey of Self-Acceptance in Debut EP 'Real Life Human Garbage' [Q&A]
February 16, 2023
Daunting feelings, cringe-worthy moments, and the social encounters that play on repeat in your head at night score girl scout's debut effort.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
James the Seventh Gives a Sonic Form to Her Desire For Catharsis in "Just Let Me Cry"
April 11, 2023
Anger, rage, and downright desperation fuel a haunting plea for unrestrained emotion.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Bess Atwell Bridges the Gap Between Artist and Audience With "Release Myself"
February 20, 2024
With a steadfast commitment to growth and vulnerability, it's no wonder Bess Atwell captivates us more with each new song
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
David Kushner Sets Out on a Grand Sonic Odyssey in Debut Album 'The Dichotomy'
September 5, 2024
'The Dichotomy' is an extensive study of opposing ideals—light and darkness, good and evil, righteousness and sin, physical and spiritual, pleasure and pain.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
mxmtoon and Kero Kero Bonito Want Us to Enjoy the Ride in "the situation"
September 9, 2024
Bedroom-pop superstar mxmtoon celebrates the announcement of her third studio album, liminal space, with the release of a poignant sonic earworm.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Biig Piig Reintroduces Herself in the Bewitching “4AM”
September 30, 2024
“‘4AM’ is a track about isolation, loneliness, finding yourself at the end of a tether and being like, ‘How did I get here?’"
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Susannah Joffe Basks in Romantic Bliss in “Sofia Coppola”
February 18, 2025
“Sofia Coppola” glows with dreamy femininity, building a synth-filled world of idolization and sapphic longing.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Aidan Bissett Suspends Listeners in the Limbo of Love in "are we in love yet?"
March 18, 2025
"Writing this song was the first step in realizing how addicted I was to finding connection in my life.”
Author:
René Cobar