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Junior Mesa's 'Cirque Du Freak' Is Out of Control, and That's the Way He Likes It
August 16, 2021
Plagued equally by a crushing confusion and an undying hope, Junior Mesa channels his feelings of alienation into a standout project.
Hypnotic and Honest, Amaria Is Florida's Most Promising R&B Star
August 11, 2021
Synthesizing the best elements of funk, R&B, and ambient music, Amaria is an artist that needs to be on your radar.
Young Saab, Nana Lourdes, and Rome Fortune Deliver Your Next Weekend Anthem With "girls in town"
August 9, 2021
"girls in town" arrives as a bittersweet bop about a love gone sour.
Just in Time For the Olympics, Yung Bae Links With Pink Sweat$ and Sam Fischer For "Silver and Gold"
August 6, 2021
The trio effortlessly sticks the landing.
Sango and Waldo Establish Themselves as Grand Rapids' Finest on 'Lake Effect'
July 28, 2021
A creative love letter to Grand Rapids, Lake Effect is vying to push Michigan closer to the forefront of hip-hop culture.
Lexi Jayde Turns Bittersweet Memories Into Brutal Honesty on 'a teenage diary'
July 26, 2021
Jayde's music is perfect for both a beach day with your friends or throwing a tantrum in your car.
Caroline Loveglow's Debut Single "Patience Etc..." Sees Her Caught in the Throes of Love
July 26, 2021
"Patience Etc..." sounds like Beach House and Radiohead had a lovechild.
Kevin Abstract, slowthai, and $NOT Pull No Punches on "Slugger"
July 19, 2021
Between Abstract, $NOT, and slowthai, this collaboration made in heaven seems simply incapable of missing.
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Malik Moses Drops Soulful Debut Single With the Bas-Assisted "Show Me Something"
November 4, 2021
If you're a fan of artists like Smino, Buddy, Monte Booker, or JID, then Moses is the perfect new artist for you.
Just In Time For Winter, Bliss Samsa Embraces Romantic Turmoil in “Cold Shoulder”
November 2, 2022
Bliss Samsa is an artist that deserves your eyes and ears as we move into the New Year.
BigKlit Shines While Taking Risks on Her Newest Record "Fatality"
January 11, 2021
Released earlier this month, 'Fatality' is the newest record from LA-based rapper BigKlit.
Tierra Whack Is Once Again Proving Herself a Genre-Spanning Visionary
December 16, 2021
Whack consistently delivers on a multidisciplinary vision in a way that few of her peers can match.
Annika Bennett Weaves Together a Sonic "Universe" on New Single
March 28, 2022
Bennett is quickly making a strong case for 2022 being her year.
HVN's 'All Girls Go to Heaven" Is the Hip-Hop Subversion 2021 Needed
November 10, 2021
If this is your first exposure to the Houston artist, then you're in luck, because this is the perfect place to start.
KayCyy's Creative Risks Pay Off in 'Get Used To It'
June 6, 2022
It’s only a matter of time until KayCyy enters hip-hop’s upper echelon.
Just in Time For the Olympics, Yung Bae Links With Pink Sweat$ and Sam Fischer For "Silver and Gold"
August 6, 2021
The trio effortlessly sticks the landing.
Rayvon Owen Rejects Regret on "Do It Again"
January 26, 2021
Rayvon Owen's latest track proves that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Kota the Friend Takes a Victory Lap on "Lyrics to Go Vol. 2"
January 20, 2021
On Lyrics to GO Vol. 2, KOTA the Friend delivers his signature laid-back raps with an extra dose of reflection this time around.