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Tate Tucker Is Reinvigorating a New Generation of Pop-Rap
January 7, 2020
Tucker is creating music as breezy as the place he calls home.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Reaper Is the Anti-Hero Indie Needs
January 7, 2020
Enigmatic, elusive, but undeniably captivating.
Author:
Brady Moses
Sam Tompkins Is England's Most Promising and Versatile New Act
January 7, 2020
Tompkins blends the sensibility of UK pop with the honest flow of its underground stars.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Nina Nesbitt and Gabrielle Aplin Rediscover Themselves in "Miss You 2"
January 6, 2020
"Miss U 2" is a self-addressed letter written in the hopes of rediscovering long lost dreams, desires, and goals
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
adobee. Enlists haroinfather for "sent you flowers."
January 6, 2020
"sent you flowers" is a succinct, captivating portrait of love dead on arrival.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zack Fox the Rapper? An Investigative Report
January 6, 2020
Fox is turning the Internet's best joke into one of hip-hop's most provocative figures.
Author:
Precious Kato
DeathbyRomy Is Giving Pop a Goth Makeover
January 3, 2020
It is only a matter of time until Romy and her goth aesthetic to carve out a significant niche in the music world.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
The 15 Most Important Albums of the 2010s
December 31, 2019
The decade would not have sounded the same without these albums.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Author:
Staff
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Winona Oak Paints a Portrait of Ethereal Melancholy in 'Closure'
January 10, 2020
In the succinct span of six tracks, Oak demonstrates her undeniable promise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
piri & tommy's 'froge.mp3' Is a Playful Garage-Laden Debut
October 24, 2022
piri & tommy’s love manifests as futuristic dance pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Austin Millz and Remi Wolf Have Us on Our Best "Bad Behavior"
November 18, 2019
Millz and Wolf have us literally just vibing.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
Author:
Giselle Libby
chloe moriondo's "Fruity" Is a Delectable Young Love Anthem
August 22, 2022
“‘Fruity’ and this album in general are going to be a slap in the fucking face!!"
Author:
Dillon Stave
17 Black Artists You Should Be Listening to This Juneteenth and Black Music Month
June 19, 2023
Today we celebrate the eclectic depth of Black artistry found in artists revolutionizing a host of genres.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Polo & Pan's 'Gengis' Is a Tour Through the World's Nightclubs
July 19, 2019
The electronic wizards explore psychedelic elements and tribal-inspired rhythms that guide the listener on a sonic pilgrimage to Club Mecca.
Author:
Brady Moses
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021
For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE
February 18, 2025
What happens when you interview nearly every band playing the third annual Emo’s Not Dead Cruise? You get the world's longest emo interview ever. Seriously.
Author:
Moe Horta
Raveena Dedicates a Blissfully Soulful Ballad to Her "Mama" This Mother's Day
May 12, 2019
Raveena is celebrating this Mother's Day by dedicating a special ballad to her personal inspiration.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul