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Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'
March 31, 2021
Over 34 minutes of classic mixes that only an East Coast legend could provide, Kota refuses to hold back.
Author:
Carter Fife
'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
Giveon's 'When It's All Said And Done... Take Time' Demands Your Full Attention
March 22, 2021
The new deluxe album is a smoldering marriage of Giveon's buttery baritone and penchant for romantic lyricism.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink
February 19, 2021
Like crying alone in the Target parking lot, there is a unique universality to Alexander 23's touching moments of personal reflection.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood
January 11, 2021
In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape
December 21, 2020
With his latest outing, Tres has brought to life a unique blend of house and hip-hop, with a touch of soul cherried on top.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Mia Gladstone's Vibrant 'CYCLE/S' EP Serves Both Ear Candy and Food For Thought
December 7, 2020
When we think of something cyclical, monotony might come to mind; however, Mia Gladstone's CYCLE/S is anything but.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter
November 24, 2020
Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Sheridan Reed's Love-Infused EP Strikes Us with Pure R&B 'Serendipity' [PREMIERE]
May 2, 2019
A charming new voice emerging from Austin, Texas, is blessing airwaves by way of Sheridan Reed's blissful soul pop melodies.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Surrender to Troi Irons' Alternative Rock Revolution in 'Lost Angels'
October 29, 2019
Irons is an icon in the making.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Fever Joy's 'Reflections' Is a Debut Rooted in Self-Love [Premiere]
November 14, 2019
"Music is one of the only things that allows us to see into other people's experiences from a distance and connect with them."
Author:
Precious Kato
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021
This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author:
Taylor Schutt
SAULT Releases Five New Albums, Free For Five Days Only
November 4, 2022
The UK neo-soul collective regularly challenges the status quo to wondrous effect.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Saya Gray Explores Yearning and Heartbreak in Debut Album 'SAYA'
February 27, 2025
'SAYA' paints a new portrait of an artist who has consistently defied simple classification.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Riovaz Lets Us Into His Inner World in Self-Titled Debut Album
October 14, 2024
“This album is the most important piece in my catalog to date."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
LOVER Breaks Down His Sophomore EP 'Rookie Era,' Track By Track
October 11, 2021
<i>Rookie Era</i> is an album brimming with life and resilience.
Author:
Ruby Scott