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Mariposa Attempts to Break Free From the Monotony on "Pastorita Mariposa"

Mariposa Attempts to Break Free From the Monotony on "Pastorita Mariposa"

August 11, 2021 "This song is about being stuck in life." We all can relate.
Author: DJ Connor
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home

appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home

August 6, 2021 </>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Terry Presume's 'What Box?' Is a Cosmic Cocktail of Emotional Catharsis

Terry Presume's 'What Box?' Is a Cosmic Cocktail of Emotional Catharsis

July 29, 2021 Few artists feel as unrestrained by genre or convention as Terry Presume.
Author: DJ Connor
Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise

Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise

July 23, 2021 On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Kyle Dion Presents a Soundtrack to Celebrate to on "Placebo"

Kyle Dion Presents a Soundtrack to Celebrate to on "Placebo"

July 9, 2021 Dion enlists Ja Rule for what feels like a breakout summer moment.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
R&B
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

June 30, 2021 We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

June 29, 2021 "The internet has low-key fucked us up."
Author: DJ Connor
emo
BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her

BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her

June 24, 2021 BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
otr
bim
Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired  'Love Letterz'

Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired  'Love Letterz'

June 24, 2021 To celebrate Black Music Month and PRIDE, Marzz shares with us a few of the incredible black artists that inspired her debut EP.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

June 16, 2021 From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author: DJ Connor
sza
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

June 16, 2021 Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

June 3, 2021 AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author: DJ Connor
KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]

KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]

May 31, 2021 And we have the first look at her new music video for "Care 4 U."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Dolly Ave Builds the Tension to a Fever Pitch With Her  "Try" Visual

Dolly Ave Builds the Tension to a Fever Pitch With Her  "Try" Visual

May 27, 2021 Dolly Ave's keen visual acumen is a credit to her multidisciplinary approach to art and expression.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
try
Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]

Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]

May 26, 2021 "'Am I Alive' is about my struggles with violence and the relentless cycles of murder, pain, and healing."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"

Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"

May 21, 2021 Vicarious, emotive, confident, mysterious, and sensual only begin to explain Mariposa's debut effort.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
Elephante Shares Exclusive BTS Photos of  "High Water" Music Video Shoot

Elephante Shares Exclusive BTS Photos of  "High Water" Music Video Shoot

May 13, 2021 Take an inside look at what went into making Elephante's latest tour de force.
Author: DJ Connor
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'

Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'

May 11, 2021 Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author: DJ Connor
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's  'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]

The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's  'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]

May 7, 2021 Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Evann McIntosh Is Making Music Like  "Nobody Else"

Evann McIntosh Is Making Music Like  "Nobody Else"

May 4, 2021 McIntosh provides all the talent and tension required for an artist to puncture through the clutter, staking claim to a sound all their own.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Gabrielle  Current Muses on Love and Loss in the Timeless "If I Fall" [Premiere]

Gabrielle  Current Muses on Love and Loss in the Timeless "If I Fall" [Premiere]

April 28, 2021 "With this song, I wanted to capture how loss gave me a new understanding of myself."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Yuki Dreams Again's  "Pretty Face" Is a Mantra For Post-Pandemic Dating  [Premiere]

Yuki Dreams Again's  "Pretty Face" Is a Mantra For Post-Pandemic Dating  [Premiere]

April 20, 2021 In his latest single, Yuki Dreams Again proclaims there's more to life than a "Pretty Face."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Ash Leone's Latest Visual Has Us  "Hungry" For More [Premiere]

Ash Leone's Latest Visual Has Us  "Hungry" For More [Premiere]

April 16, 2021 "Hungry" is an ever-so-satisfying R&B jaunt, one that leaves you craving for more.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
R&B
Ari Chi's  "Next Fall" Is a Poignant Reminder That You Are Loved

Ari Chi's  "Next Fall" Is a Poignant Reminder That You Are Loved

April 2, 2021 "'Next Fall' is a reminder for people (especially women) to take their time, live their life day by day with their heads held high."
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Haiva Ru's  "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]

Haiva Ru's  "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]

March 26, 2021 Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
Author: DJ Connor