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Ride the Emotional Rollercoaster of Olivia O'Brien's Debut Album, 'Was It Even Real?'
April 29, 2019
"I wrote this in a really dark place and I hope I can help other people who may be in that same spot."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Soul-Pop Songstress Rozzi Takes Us to the East Coast with 10 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
April 29, 2019
At only 19 years old, soul-pop powerhouse Rozzi was discovered by the one and only Adam Levine.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BANKS' "Gimme" Reminds Us Why We Originally Fell in Love With the Dark Pop Star
April 29, 2019
The queen of dark pop returns with her first single in nearly three years.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
#NowWatching Playlist: 04-26-19
April 26, 2019
Kicking off with a raging lesson in Anger Management by Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, only to follow up with tender love songs by Mahalia and LàˆON, this week's playlist has something for every type of music fan.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
April 26, 2019
Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Karnaval Blues Effortlessly Blends Heartbreak and Synths in "You Come With The Rain"
April 26, 2019
His soulful vocals are intertwined with lush synths, reverbs, and tasteful beat drops which are signature for the British producer.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mel Denisse Embraces Her Dark Side on Provocative Headbanger "Like a Fiend"
May 2, 2025
Denisse is more self-aware and explorative than ever before as she walks the tightrope between reality and her dark side on this provocative new track.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'
May 13, 2025
Exploring the feelings of post-breakup clarity, Tiffany comes to realize that truly, it’s his loss.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dove Cameron Offers Herself to the Canvas in "French Girls"
May 14, 2025
In "French Girls," we see style and substance converge for a fitting tribute to fame and all its complexities.
Author:
René Cobar
Noah Rinker’s 'Burning Daylight' Is an Authentic and Hopeful Journey Through Life and Music
June 20, 2025
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, Noah Rinker’s new EP is a heartfelt journey that pulls at your emotions and sparks the urge to drive—with no destination, just the music and the moment.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”
June 24, 2025
Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author:
Alexander Williams
UK Trio Krooked Tongue Release Euphoric Single "Lupines" | The Noise
December 1, 2022
"Lupines" is one of those songs where 'you just let go and trust the journey.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 17, 2023
The rising artist has returned to the spotlight with his immaculate ten-track debut album, 'Ouch, Eli Hurts,' a co-produced project by Eli and fellow music producer Sam Pura.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eden Rain Wishes Things Could Have Gone Different in Moody New Single "Great Nothing"
April 25, 2024
"I wrote 'Great Nothing,' about the rise and fall of a frienduationship"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon