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Huron John Is Up to Something in 'Apocalypse Wow, Vol. 1'
February 13, 2020
In this saturated space, it is refreshing to see something this wickedly confident.
Author:
Precious Kato
Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]
February 13, 2020
"'Getting Wrecked On Election Day' is a song so direct and autobiographical that it truly makes me nervous."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Nick Leng and Chester Watson's "Plastic Moon" Is an Otherworldy Offering
February 12, 2020
The new single arrives hand-in-hand with a cosmic, clay-animated video.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Myles Cameron Creates a Chilly Late-Night Atmosphere in "LED"
February 12, 2020
An inspired moment of intimacy courtesy of Cameron.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Tatiana Hazel Pays Tribute to Her Hometown in "Hasta Que" [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
A dreamlike track to score those "what ifs" of life.
Author:
Emily Smith
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato
Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato
Ambar Lucid Has a "Story To Tell" in New Single
February 11, 2020
Lucid is shaping up to be the next face of Latinx pop.
Author:
Emily Smith
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Almondmilkhunni and Kaliee Morgue Dive Deep Into Their Restless Minds in "Anxiety"
June 23, 2023
"ANXIETY" has never sounded this good.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dove Armitage Isn't Afraid to Get "Brittle" Ahead of 'Concernless' EP
August 17, 2023
Armitage crafts a haunting, foreboding fantasy in her latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kevin Atwater Taps Into a Universal Longing in “Ferry Beer”
September 30, 2024
“Ferry Beer” transports us to a vibrant moment in time.
Author:
René Cobar
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
John Splithoff Talks New Album Far From Here and Lessons From Chris Botti, David Foster, and the Musical Community At Large [Q&A]
May 12, 2025
The versatile songwriter, immersed in old soul and classic rock, divulges the journey of his latest record, 'Far From Here.'
Author:
Noah Wade
Quadie Diesel's Video for "Backstreet" is Pure, Unfiltered Chaos in the Best Way Possible
March 19, 2021
In the emerging hip-hop scene, few rappers are as eccentric or entertaining as Quadie Diesel.
Author:
Carter Fife
Catching Up with Johnny Stimson in Asia! His Ones To Watch List, 2023 Plans and more!
March 16, 2023
It was really an incredible experience to be in Asia again. It has been so special to connect with everybody in real life. I think one of my favorite moments was meeting some of the "Stimmies" in the Philippines.
Author:
Mina Liu
Harriette's "bc i love you" Is a Post-Break Up Indie Pop Tour De Force
March 23, 2023
"It's crazy the hoops we jump through to try to make something work because we don't want to be alone."
Author:
Ally Rincon
Kamal. Lays His Soul Bare in "people don’t change (demo)"
June 22, 2023
"people don’t change (demo)" is a reminder it's okay not to be okay.
Author:
Jake Selvey