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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.
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DJ Connor
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.
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor
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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.
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DJ Connor

Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap
June 29, 2021
"The internet has low-key fucked us up."
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor
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10 Questions With Japan, Man on Their Latest Project ‘Metropolis’ [Q&A]
October 20, 2023
"Japan, Man is a mood, a style, and perhaps a vibe?"
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DJ Connor

Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
June 14, 2023
From Militarie Gun to BETWEEN FRIENDS, these are five videos you don't want to miss.
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DJ Connor
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IAMTHELIVING Ponders Humanity in Retro Record "Nebra Sky"
January 2, 2025
Nebra Sky is a chronology of the human experience, told through melodies and sounds.
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DJ Connor
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10 Questions With Sam Valdez on Her New Single "Unwind" [Q&A]
August 30, 2022
"Unwind" is a beguiling affair that unassumingly draws you into its depths.
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DJ Connor

Marcaux Ascends With the Release of "Down"
August 24, 2020
On "Down," Marcaux unpacks the wrestle with success tropes that are both real and perceived.
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DJ Connor

Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
December 8, 2022
From d4vd to Pomme, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
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DJ Connor

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.
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DJ Connor

Taylor Felt’s ‘i wish u would cheat’ Is Pain Pressurized Into Timeless Songwriting
August 22, 2024
An old soul voice with a young perspective that can dish out pop, rock, emo, and bluesy ballads, Taylor Felt is an anomaly of songwriting and vocal range.
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DJ Connor

Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
June 21, 2022
Kick-off your week with a visual feast.
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DJ Connor