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Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”

Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”

February 9, 2023 There is a comforting and familiar nostalgia to be found in Conrique's latest stripped-back stunner.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
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joan’s "nervous" Has Arrived Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

joan’s "nervous" Has Arrived Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2023 There's a charming, precocious innocence to the indie pop outing.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
Meet AntsLive, the North London Horse-Riding Rapper Trending Worldwide

Meet AntsLive, the North London Horse-Riding Rapper Trending Worldwide

January 31, 2023 Is there anything better than a gold-toothed Brit majestically riding a horse through the Italian Alps?
Author: Tatum Van Dam
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Eloise’s “Drunk on a Flight” Feels Like a Sunday Morning Reflection

Eloise’s “Drunk on a Flight” Feels Like a Sunday Morning Reflection

January 20, 2023 “Drunk on a Flight” is the perfect blend of subtle pop and laidback jazz.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Cavetown’s 'worm food' is a Delicate Portrait of Self-Reflection [Q&A]

Cavetown’s 'worm food' is a Delicate Portrait of Self-Reflection [Q&A]

November 4, 2022 "For me, I can't see a world where I could possibly write a good song without being vulnerable."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Lexi Jayde Moves Forward in “what’s the matter with you”

Lexi Jayde Moves Forward in “what’s the matter with you”

October 13, 2022 Listening to "what's the matter with you" feels as if you are floating through a distant memory.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Maisie Peters Officially Enters Her Rockstar Era With "Not Another Rockstar"

Maisie Peters Officially Enters Her Rockstar Era With "Not Another Rockstar"

October 12, 2022 "Not Another Rockstar" is for the girlies who have fallen victim to the softboy epidemic.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"

almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"

October 7, 2022 It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
Maude Latour Searches for Beauty in Loss in "Cyclone"

Maude Latour Searches for Beauty in Loss in "Cyclone"

September 6, 2022 "Cyclone” is a happy-sad bop that feels like the perfect soundtrack to end the summer on.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
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ROLE MODEL Is Crushing Hard in “cross your mind”

ROLE MODEL Is Crushing Hard in “cross your mind”

August 25, 2022 “cross your mind” captures the emotional high that comes hand in hand with intense infatuation.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop

Ashe Watches the World Unfold Around Her in “Shower With My Clothes On”

August 2, 2022 "It’s about remembering those last few moments in a relationship when you’re hopelessly hanging on but know you have to let go.”
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
rae
Ella Jane is Unapologetically, Authentically Herself in “Party Trick”

Ella Jane is Unapologetically, Authentically Herself in “Party Trick”

July 14, 2022 "'Party Trick' reminded me just why I write songs."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics

Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics

June 27, 2022 In his sophomore album, Gray mourns the loss of an idea of a person, the intangible 'what-ifs' and 'what could have beens.'
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Peach Tree Rascals Is Introducing the World to Rascal Pop [Q&A]

Peach Tree Rascals Is Introducing the World to Rascal Pop [Q&A]

June 24, 2022 The collective is looking to reshape pop in their own kaleidoscopic image.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
almost monday Searches for Silver Linings in ‘sun keeps on shining’

almost monday Searches for Silver Linings in ‘sun keeps on shining’

June 6, 2022 "sun keeps on shining" feels like an iridescent rainbow breaking through storm clouds.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’

Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’

May 26, 2022 "Happiness, empowerment, betrayal, denial, heartbreak, self-sabotage, and closure."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Conan Gray Kicks Off Sad Girl Summer With "Yours"

Conan Gray Kicks Off Sad Girl Summer With "Yours"

May 23, 2022 "Yours" speaks to the experience of being used by someone who you thought was your forever.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Just Like Remi Wolf, I Can't Get Enough of "Michael"

Just Like Remi Wolf, I Can't Get Enough of "Michael"

May 13, 2022 Wolf is wonderfully unpredictable, and we can't help but love her for it.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
AG Club Takes Us Back to the '90s With "TRU RELIGION"

AG Club Takes Us Back to the '90s With "TRU RELIGION"

May 9, 2022 AG Club does what they do best: make the music that they feel like making.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
Lexi Jayde Comes Back to Herself in "self sabotage"

Lexi Jayde Comes Back to Herself in "self sabotage"

May 2, 2022 "self sabotage" is an anthemic reminder that healing is not a linear process.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'

Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'

April 27, 2022 "If I am myself again, it is because of this song."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]

Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]

April 11, 2022 On his long-awaited debut album, the rising star comes face to face with sex, religion, love, and deeply personal realizations.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
rx
NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Are Serving Main Character Energy [Q&A]

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Are Serving Main Character Energy [Q&A]

March 28, 2022 From demanding to be buried in glitter and filler to detailing club penguin boyfriends, NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS stay iconic.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship

Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship

March 17, 2022 "Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
I Care About Rex Orange County's 'WHO CARES?,' and You Should Too

I Care About Rex Orange County's 'WHO CARES?,' and You Should Too

March 14, 2022 At its core, this is an album about love; but, at the same time, it's so much more than that.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
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