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Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut
November 8, 2019
Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Death Stranding Brings Praise, Disappointment, and an Impressive Musical Score
November 8, 2019
Is Death Stranding the best-scored walking simulator of the decade?
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Greyson Chance Tackles Pop's Cowboy Obsession in "Boots"
November 8, 2019
Chance asks himself what would Johnny Cash do?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tim Atlas' 'Together Lonely' Is an Introvert's Dream R&B Record [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"I hope this record does what music is supposed to do: bring people together."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Mura Masa and slowthai's "Deal Wiv It" Is Unapologetically English
November 8, 2019
The newfound UK duo provides a moment of contained chaos.
Author:
Precious Kato
Easy Life and Arlo Parks' "Sangria" Is Intoxicating
November 7, 2019
This collaboration has us on cloud nine.
Author:
Precious Kato
Johnny Utah Yearns for More Than a Booty Call in "4Tounce"
November 7, 2019
Our favorite Philly wunderkind is looking for love.
Author:
Precious Kato
Yes Please Is Your Latest Alternative Hip-Hop and R&B Obsession
November 7, 2019
The project of two childhood friends, Yes Please's music is not lacking in surprises.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Just John x Dom Dias - "MINUTIA" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
November 7, 2019
Canada has a budding hip-hop star on their hands.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
It's Mad Tsai's World and We're Just Living in It
October 16, 2023
“mad’s world” is an encouraging word for anyone weighed down by the yoke of disapproving parents or the world at large.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Garćons Music' Is Boundless in Creation and Direction, but the Funk Is Real [Q&A]
August 19, 2019
We had the pleasure to catch up with Garćons about being human, the making of 'Body Language,' and their fanboy love for music.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Yeek Does Not Waste a Moment in the Impressive 'IDK WHERE'
May 13, 2019
Yeek is thriving in a genreless era.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Will Linley Serves Up an Intoxicating Pop Stunner With “Last Call”
December 14, 2022
While this single might ring out the end of 2022, this will not be Linley’s final curtain call.
Author:
DJ Connor
MorMor Embraces Isolation in the Otherworldly "Outside"
March 21, 2019
MorMor is an artist who in existing out of simple genre classifications is painting a strikingly human sonic portrait.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
May 21, 2019
Balancing its most radio-friendly pop inclinations with a smattering of reverbed-out electric guitars that could be taken straight from a St. Vincent record, "Holy Roller" is CYN at her best.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For "PRESSURE"
May 7, 2020
"PRESSURE," video and all, is a promising illustration of hip-hop's woozy, limitless future.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
99 Neighbors Quietly Dropped One of the Most Breathtaking Tracks of the Year
September 13, 2021
"N. Michigan Gospel" is a testament to the Vermont art-rap collective's unbridled creative promise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dua Saleh's "umbrellar" Is an Unapologetic Artistic Expression
April 20, 2020
There is a clear intent behind everything the Minneapolis-based gender non-binary artist creates.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Late Nights In Your Car Just Became a Whole Lot Lonelier with Suriel Hess' "Sick of You"
February 27, 2021
Your late-night driving playlist just grew by two and a half minutes.
Author:
Joey Legittino