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Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Get Hip to Siaira Shawn's Silky Delivery [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"As a queer artist, I make that aspect of my identity explicit in my music."
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'
October 28, 2019
King Princess' debut album is unapologetically queer and we are here for it.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Author:
Bainca Brown
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Author:
Precious Kato
Sorcha Richardson's "First Prize Bravery" Finds the Beauty in Simplicity
October 28, 2019
"First Prize Bravery" is the sonic equivalent of walking in a field of daisies: unstinting, bright, and memorable.
Author:
Precious Kato
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rex Orange County, King Princess, Easy Life, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 27, 2019
This week surely did not disappoint.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
Author:
Allissa Williams
Henry Morris' "Kids Say" Is an Effortlessly Cool Earworm
October 21, 2024
Morris has traded his instruments and LA indie vibe for a filthy 808.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Sugar Joans Gives Us the Summer Feelings We Deserve on "Perfect" [Premiere]
July 16, 2020
Sugar Joans injects us with a much needed dose of summer with "Perfect."
Author:
Malc.
Pink Roses' EP "=" Is an Emotional Soundtrack to the Lives We Once Lived
January 15, 2021
Pink Roses' latest EP "=" is an emotional soundtrack to a life we want to live again.
Author:
DJ Connor
Charlotte Sands's Debut LP 'Can We Start Over?' Is Worth The Hype | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
The album is the realization of years of unprecedented independent success and showcases a dynamic and eclectic work of songwriting art.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance
April 8, 2024
"Damn" is beautifully poignant, a soft declaration of defeat.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mimi Webb's "Mistake" Is an Infectious Reminder to Live Life to the Fullest
April 12, 2024
"Mistake" gives you no choice but to leave your worries on the dancefloor.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Meet ARTMS, The K-Pop Group Looking to Transcend Virtual Love With '<Dall>' [Q&A]
July 3, 2024
With '<Dall>' now gifted to fans new and old alike, we spoke with ARTMS to dive headfirst into the group's impressive debut effort.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Clairo Puts Us Under Her Spell in 'Charm'
July 15, 2024
Clairo bottles up authenticity and pours it into a project rife with soft-spoken lust and resolve.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Tempest and Amindi Head to the Wild West in "The Ranch"
July 30, 2024
“The Ranch” is a seemingly effortless flex as Tempest sexifies nonchalance.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
DE’WAYNE’s “highway robbery” Is an Alt-Pop Anthem Made for Arenas
February 9, 2025
In need of a new anthemic alt-pop icon to get in on before they take over the scene?
Author:
Abby Kenna