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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
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.
Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something
December 26, 2019
This is what owning your fears and discovering ways to cope feels and sounds like.
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 20, 2019
Consider this week's new music roundup a gift from us to you.
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ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
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Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
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JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
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.
piri & tommy's 'froge.mp3' Is a Playful Garage-Laden Debut
October 24, 2022
piri & tommy’s love manifests as futuristic dance pop.
Austin Millz and Remi Wolf Have Us on Our Best "Bad Behavior"
November 18, 2019
Millz and Wolf have us literally just vibing.
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.
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!!"
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.