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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
Slow Joy Promises To Be "Here For You" On Gritty New Love Song | THE NOISE
April 28, 2025
With its unique fusion of shoegaze, grunge, and emotional punk, the single offers a cathartic wall-of-sound crescendo.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
June Freedom's Casa Mira Mar Is An Album of Nourishment [Q&A]
July 24, 2025
After hearing this album, we invited the dynamic author to come in and speak with us to reveal his many talents: cooking, horseback riding and most importantly music.
Author:
DJ Connor
Get To Know Mayjun in 10 Questions or Less
June 20, 2024
MAYJUN is a fresh and exciting musical collective formed by Jeremiah Fale, Tivoli Levi, and Elijah McPherson, blending their Polynesian roots with a diverse mix of influences.
Yot Club Drops Deeply Existential Double Single Release Ahead Of North American Tour
February 20, 2025
"Falling off" and "Circles in My Brain" are equally hypnotic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fleetwood Kelly Releases Resilient Anthem "Summer Hymnal"
June 28, 2025
This dance-driven track is a euphoric collaboration with R&B and house legend CeCe Peniston that showcases Kelly's bold, expressive, and profoundly human style and adds a new dimension to the song, setting him apart in the industry.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Public Order Offer Hope On Focus Track "Someday"
April 13, 2025
The emotionally charged track showcases the band's unique sound evolution and their distinct blend of introspective lyricism and soaring, cathartic production, setting them apart in the music scene.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Burry Is Tired of Blaming Astrology in “Scorpio Sun”
June 20, 2025
Rising pop artist Burry explores queer culture in this indie tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Benjamin Carter's Sonics May Change, But the Message Stays the Same [Q&A]
August 30, 2022
Justice, the journey, and the Black Experience are at the heart of Carter's impactful message.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Carter Vail Releases Electrifying New Single "Stunner"
June 19, 2025
Blending the best of indie rock and modern alt-pop, the track is an indie anthem and future classic, in my opinion, that punches hard with a raw, unfiltered edge.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wunderhorse Hold On To Dear Life On Moody New Single "The Rope"
June 27, 2025
Cornish four-piece band Wunderhorse embraces their grunge and post-punk influences on their latest single, "The Rope."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon