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beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

June 23, 2021 With her latest EP, beabadoobee doubles down on her new alt-rock-meets-brit-pop persona.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

June 21, 2021 "HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

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
rap
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

June 21, 2021 Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
zay
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

June 17, 2021 "Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
R&B
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

June 17, 2021 Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex

June 14, 2021 With three successful singles and a Migos co-sign under his belt, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be IDK's year.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
idk
Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration  of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria

June 14, 2021 Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True

June 11, 2021 "Wonder" synthesizes Yung Bae's vaporwave-funk sound with Channel Tres' hip-hop bounce.
Author: Carter Fife
Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

June 11, 2021 In the wake of the past year we've been subjected to, the importance of records like these, cannot be understated.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

June 10, 2021 Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author: Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]

June 10, 2021 "One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

June 8, 2021 Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

June 7, 2021 Every moment on <i>time machine</i> feels like a stylistic left turn - an infectious baseball game where only curveballs are thrown.  
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Help. I Can't Stop Playing  the New Channel Tres and  Polo & Pan  Collab

Help. I Can't Stop Playing  the New Channel Tres and  Polo & Pan  Collab

June 7, 2021 "Tunnel" is the perfect summertime banger.
Author: Carter Fife
Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]

Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]

June 2, 2021 "Life is your movie and you are the main character. Allow your adventure to surprise you."
Author: Carter Fife
'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

June 1, 2021 Everett's pastoral poetry is as haunting as it is understated.
Author: Carter Fife
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP

kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP

May 24, 2021 Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy

Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy

May 11, 2021 Leonne sounds like the secret lovechild between Sango and Grimes in a universe where Elon Musk doesn't exist.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary  Flows on "HARDHEADED"

Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary  Flows on "HARDHEADED"

May 7, 2021 Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"

Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"

May 7, 2021 "Naples" sees Brevin Kim synthesizing brooding pop music with hard-hitting hip-hop percussion.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

May 7, 2021 <i>Hedon</i> is Petticoat's bold self-introduction to the modern pop sphere.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'

KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'

April 30, 2021 Whether you like to go out and listen to Ariana Grande, or sit in your room meditating to Merzbow, <i> Wrestling</i> is a masterclass in forward-thinking pop.
Author: Carter Fife
pop