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KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
Author:
Precious Kato
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement
October 18, 2019
"It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author:
Precious Kato
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
Author:
Bianca Brown
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Park Hye Jin Creates a World All Her Own on 'Before I Die'
September 13, 2021
In her debut project, Park regularly challenges preconceived notions of what dance music is and ought to be.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rex Orange County Announces 'The Alexander Technique' Album With Two New Singles
July 24, 2024
"I've made a lot of love songs over the years, and I feel as though this is the first time I'm trying to make a project about everything in life. In my mind, it's exactly what I've always wanted to make."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Faim - "Summer Is a Curse" | All Eyes On
January 4, 2019
Inspired by the likes of Panic! At The Disco & Fall Out Boy, the Australian band makes music that runs the gamut from indie rock to pop punk.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yaeji's "WAKING UP DOWN" Is a Deceptively Chill Banger
March 10, 2020
Yaeji is back with an existential club anthem and an adorable dog named Woofa.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Middle Part Divulges 'I Wish I Was Alive' on Honest New EP [Premiere]
December 3, 2020
Brooklyn indie-pop artist Middle Part unveils his debut six-track EP, 'I Wish I Was Alive.'
Author:
Joe Beer
sad alex Explores a New Relationship With Sadness in "crydancing" Video [Premiere]
November 18, 2021
"the reality is that sadness is something that everyone goes through and we're really sort of in it together."
Author:
Blake Small
Slush Puppy's Latest Track Is a "Nightmare!" You Won't Want to Wake From
January 21, 2022
"Nightmare!" is a testament to not just the changing landscape of music but Slush Puppy's penchant for experimentation.
Author:
Kelly Park
Harrison Storm Desperately Ponders "How to Help" a Troubled Friend [PREMIERE + Q&A]
July 24, 2019
Storm is developing a unique breed of alternative-folk from his native Australia.
Author:
Brady Moses
Ambré Stands at a Crossroads of Past, Present, and Future R&B in 'Pulp'
November 11, 2019
The Grammy award-winning artist's take on R&B is nothing if not refreshing.
Author:
Bianca Brown