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grentperez Looks to His Past For the Storied 'When We Were Younger'
June 6, 2023
"'When We Were Younger' is a collection of music, each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families, and friendship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief
June 6, 2023
In one word, 'Lucky For You' is raw.
Author:
Abby Kenna

The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack
June 5, 2023
'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is a nostalgia-riddled triumph of The Aces’ musical innovation.
Author:
Abby Kenna

Homeschool Embraces Who They Are in Vulnerable 'Just Now' EP
June 1, 2023
"As a nonbinary, genderfluid person, I felt that my biggest obstacle in truly understanding myself was finding permission to express my fluidity."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

d4vd Pens the First Chapter of His Genreless Stardom With Debut EP 'Petals to Thorns'
May 30, 2023
On his debut EP, d4vd makes good on the initial fervor surrounding his breakout series of singles.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Arlo Parks Peers Into Our Hearts and Diaries in 'My Soft Machine'
May 30, 2023
“I’m giddy, I’m crying, I’m grinning, I’m throwing myself around this apartment, I’m on fire, I’m terrified, I’m feeling everything right now.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

kerri's 'HURTING' Is a Project Rife With Fresh Wounds and Lessons Gained
May 30, 2023
'HURTING' is a “powerful reminder to learn from the pain you've experienced, not dwell in it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

ThxSoMch's Debut EP 'Sleez' Is a Gritty, Cathartic Project Worth Losing Yourself In
May 26, 2023
Blurring the angst of '90s alternative and the raw energy of 2000s SoundCloud rap, ThxSoMch explores the alluring boundary between reality and dark fantasy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Ray Laurél Steals Our Hearts With the Nonconforming 'TEMPTRESS'
May 23, 2023
'TEMPTRESS' is a project you will think about long after the music stops.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

All We've Been Listening to 'Lately' Is Still Woozy's Debut EP
May 3, 2019
How do you roll out the carpet for an artist whose post-genre inclinations swerve between sun-soaked anti-pop and otherworldly R&B at a moment's notice?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Jay Wile Is At His Most Dynamic on New 'Somewhere in Mind' EP
September 30, 2019
With clear talent, storied direction and a seemingly boundless artistic ability, Jay Wile is going to be talked about for a very long time.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

glaive Cements His Place in Music's Next Wave With 'all dogs go to heaven'
August 9, 2021
<i>all dogs go to heaven</i> hints at what's to come for the 16-year-old who has been thrown to the forefront of the hyperpop scene.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Author:
Precious Kato

Lucky Daye Illustrates His Artistic Chops With Debut Album, 'Painted'
May 24, 2019
Lucky Daye has not only earned a spot among his contemporaries, but also identified himself as a trailblazer in the world of R&B with his debut LP.
Author:
Brady Moses

Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'
July 17, 2020
Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Olivia Barton's 'I Could Have Smiled at You More' Debut Is the Closure You've Been Needing
June 11, 2019
Eight tracks that highlight deep heartbreak, self discovery, and growth.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
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From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
Author:
Bianca Brown

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