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Golden Vessel and Emerson Leif Pen an Ethereal Love Song in "HIGHWAY" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
There is an all-encompassing tranquility to the hazy sonic meditations of Golden Vessel.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Arms Akimbo Struts an Unconventional Dream in "Paycheck" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
"That's what pushes me and my bandmates past that feeling that we should put ties and collared shirts back on just for a bit of stability."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Mating Ritual Ends a Taxing Relationship in "The Name Of Love" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
"You don't have to be happy 100% of the time, but when it seems like you're not getting any days off, it might be time to move on."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Jack Gray Treats Us to Soothing Piano Melodies in "Take Our Time" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
Jack Gray has perfected an enthralling fusion of organic instrumentation and dynamic electronic synthesis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Will You Accept Ashe's Rosy New Song "Bachelorette"?
April 4, 2019
Okay, it isn't exactly rosy, but Ashe's latest single "Bachelorette" will have you begging for a rose from our radiant indie-pop queen.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Omar Apollo's "Friends" Inspire a Tenderhearted Ballad Ahead of Forthcoming EP
April 4, 2019
The praise never ends for this first-generation Mexican-American singer.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lennon Stella's Whirlwind of Success: First Headline Tour, Debut Album, & Opening for The Chainsmokers/5SOS [Q&A]
April 3, 2019
"Yeah, I'm still comprehending it; it won't feel real until it's happening."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Franke Is Ditching Traditional Pop For A Self-Titled Sound In 'Internet Heartbreak' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 3, 2019
Every component of Franke's career screams DIY.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Durand Jones & The Indications Pick 15 Artists Reviving the Classic Soul Sound
April 3, 2019
Durand Jones & the Indications is comprised of five young men all fueled by their old souls, so we called on them for assistance.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Smino's "Z4L" Video Is Just Another Reason to Catch the 'Hoopti' Tour
April 3, 2019
Who can blame these three young legends for getting down while on the road?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly' [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020
Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zico's "Any song" Is Our Latest TikTok-Fueled Obsession
January 28, 2020
#AnySongChallenge
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Penelope Scott, the Artist Giving Your Intrusive Thoughts a Viral Voice
August 28, 2021
Scott had never released music pre-pandemic; now she regularly goes viral with her idiosyncratic sonic think pieces.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Breakout Producer and DJ southstar Gets Our Pulse Racing With 'dunes'
May 23, 2023
'Dunes' is a project built to be experienced in person, amongst the alive, skin-to-skin.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet JELEEL!, the Breakout Star With Unparalleled Energy
May 17, 2022
To listen to JELEEL! is to bear witness to an explosion firsthand.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
maye's Pastel-Colored Music Is a Dream Given Sonic Shape
November 12, 2019
maye has found the perfect formula for crafting music that actually feels like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung