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The Vices Embrace the Pain and Beauty of Change in 'Before It Might Be Gone'
February 13, 2025
"It's a journey of change—woven with shame, fear, hope, happiness, and unconditional love."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dora Jar Surrenders Herself to Love in "Lucky"
February 12, 2025
“Lucky” is quintessential Dora Jar. It's a hazy, late-night, reflective love song.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Almost Monday: From Surf Shops to Sold-Out Shows
February 12, 2025
San Diego-born indie-pop trio Almost Monday is riding a wave that started in the most unexpected of places—a surf shop.
Author:
Jessie Eshak
Inhaler Brilliantly Navigate Growing Pains in Genre-Bending Album 'Open Wide'
February 12, 2025
The intoxicating Irish rock band has done it again.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Author:
Nicole Céré
Rachel Chinouriri and sombr Reignite the Initial Spark of “All I Ever Asked”
February 12, 2025
A great song stands the test of time and can take many forms.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Join Zach Templar On His Romantic US Tour [Tour Diary]
February 12, 2025
Smashing and dashing, Zach is part of the a new wave of romance excellent that is melodic, moody and vocally delicious, and his latest single ‘Desire’ is just more evidence of that layered composition.
Author:
DJ Connor
corook Creates a Safe Space and Pop Gem in "THEY!"
February 12, 2025
"In a time when our identities are under constant attack... this song feels more vital than ever."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dreamer Isioma Celebrates 'StarX Lover' Album Announcement With Killer Double Single Release
February 11, 2025
"Did You Ever Care" and "Dead End" usher in a new era for the young artist, sonically and personally.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
We Are Absolutely "Obsessed" With Sophie Powers Ashley Sienna's Infectious New Single
March 1, 2024
"We can't help who we love or even obsess over. So why is there so much judgment surrounding someone's partner?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eight Acts You Don't Want to Miss at Jaded's FRIENDS:FOREVER SXSW Showcase
March 11, 2024
“FRIENDS:FOREVER is a celebration and a promise for the future."
Sekou Gives Himself Time to Move on in the Heartbreaking "let go of me slowly"
April 12, 2024
"This song was inspired by a time in my life when I was going through something, and I didn't know how to express my feelings about it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Hellp Yearn For Home in Latest Single "Colorado"
July 2, 2024
"Colorado" is wrapped in lush, textural production that manages to feel both oddly familiar and novel.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Dare Doesn't Care if You're on the List in "You're Invited"
August 7, 2024
The Dare is the name dripping off everyone’s tongue.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Lia Pappas-Kemps Captivates Us With Her EP "Gleam" [Q&A]
November 22, 2024
Her new sound is an elegant evolution, crossing genres but remaining tender and real.
Author:
DJ Connor
Juliet Ivy Gifts Us a Dose of Holiday Existentialism in "snow globe on an alien's desk"
December 4, 2024
"It's about the gut-wrenching feeling of time passing as another holiday season approaches. The feeling is both scary and beautiful."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
redveil Gives Us "what3ver" We Want In Iridescent New Single
January 6, 2025
“what3ver “ is a stunning display of redveil’s artistic evolution.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Cut The Kids in Half Release Profound "Song of Two Humans" Ahead Of Debut LP
January 22, 2025
"It's about what it's like when you discover everything about someone, and one day you realize you don't like what you've found."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BETWEEN FRIENDS Chat New Single “XD”, Opening for Olivia Rodrigo, and New Album WOW! [Q+A]
June 28, 2025
Electro-pop connoisseurs BETWEEN FRIENDS have been rolling out their sophomore record throughout the last few months, capturing the digital age in their high-energy, emotional web.
Author:
Giselle Libby