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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

Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'
March 31, 2021
Over 34 minutes of classic mixes that only an East Coast legend could provide, Kota refuses to hold back.
Author:
Carter Fife

Khi Infinite's Debut Album 'Take What You Need' Is a Limitless Take on Hip-Hop
October 12, 2021
Khi's debut pulls from disparate and far-ranging soundscapes, ranging from alternative rock to beach pop.
Author:
Carter Fife
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Dan Campbell Chronicles 'Other People's Lives' on Stellar Debut Solo Album [Q&A]
November 22, 2021
"Writing these songs helped me remember that every person's life has its own richness."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]
August 9, 2019
The project's sound is lush, rich with R&B grooves and full of nods to jazz records of the late '60s and '70s.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
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REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021
"Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Maeve Steele Whisks Up a Pop Noir Fantasy in ‘Overland’
September 16, 2022
Steele is “writing more, doubting less.”
Author:
DJ Connor

glaive Does a Victory Lap With 'old dog, new tricks'
January 27, 2022
Breakout hyperpop star glaive has shaped the genre in his image.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Omar Apollo Cements His Star Power With 'Ivory'
April 8, 2022
<i>Ivory</i> is a humble wink at anyone who dared to doubt the inevitable star.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Jean Dawson Craves 'CHAOS NOW*'
October 7, 2022
“I've been trying to put this album into simple terms and sentences, but the more I try the harder it becomes."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo