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NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"
April 23, 2019
SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great
April 23, 2019
"This album's all of my past and my present."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cat Clyde's Soaring Vocals Are Timeless in Folky "Bird Bone"
April 22, 2019
Straight out of Stratford, Ontario, is a fresh folk talent who goes by the memorable name of Cat Clyde.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video
April 22, 2019
Being the hopeless romantic he is, 21-year-old FINNEAS is no stranger to broken hearts.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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