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CJ Flemings - "Acquainted" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 13, 2020
CJ Flemings delivers a standout rendition of "Acquainted."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Huron John Is Up to Something in 'Apocalypse Wow, Vol. 1'
February 13, 2020
In this saturated space, it is refreshing to see something this wickedly confident.
Author:
Precious Kato
Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]
February 13, 2020
"'Getting Wrecked On Election Day' is a song so direct and autobiographical that it truly makes me nervous."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Nick Leng and Chester Watson's "Plastic Moon" Is an Otherworldy Offering
February 12, 2020
The new single arrives hand-in-hand with a cosmic, clay-animated video.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Myles Cameron Creates a Chilly Late-Night Atmosphere in "LED"
February 12, 2020
An inspired moment of intimacy courtesy of Cameron.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Tatiana Hazel Pays Tribute to Her Hometown in "Hasta Que" [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
A dreamlike track to score those "what ifs" of life.
Author:
Emily Smith
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato
Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato
Ella Thompson Takes Us Through ‘Domino,’ Track By Track
November 28, 2023
Ella Thompson walks us through her wistfully longing debut album, 'Domino.'
Author:
DJ Connor
Weston Estate Lose Themselves in the Toxic Infatuation of "Petra"
June 21, 2024
"Petra explores the idea of finding solace, or yourself, in another person in a way that is not healthy or genuine for either party."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"To me this is a straight up pop song about bumping into a past love."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Mokita Electrifies Heartbreak in "Til I Don't" [PREMIERE]
April 12, 2019
Mokita captures the emotional dichotomy of heartbreak to wondrous effect.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Blossoms Go Straight for the Heartstrings in "The Keeper" Visual
November 26, 2019
Shot entirely on Super 8 film, Blossoms' new video has us asking who is our "keeper?"
Author:
Precious Kato
Weekly Roundup: Duckwrth Helps Us "Find A Way", and More of the Best New Music
July 10, 2020
A weekly roundup of music, news, and videos.
Author:
Malc.
danny orange Is Infectious and Charismatic on "Expensive"
October 8, 2020
"Expensive" is a release from director Daniel Jordan K under his alias danny orange and is just as colorful and exciting as the videos he directs.
Author:
Tyler Borland
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott
It "Ain't No Secret" That Hablot Brown's Latest Track Is an Undeniable Vibe
October 7, 2019
Hablot Brown remains one of the most polished neo-soul acts in the scene today.
Author:
Kristin Robinson