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JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation

JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation

July 14, 2021 JAWNY is an artist who has never been afraid to take bold thematic risks; risks that often pay off in spades.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record

'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record

July 12, 2021 Whether she's reveling in euphoric bliss or wrestling with love-fueled insecurity, Aalegra never fails to deliver.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'

IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'

July 9, 2021 <i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.  
Author: Carter Fife
rap
idk
Vince Staples'  Self-Titled Album  Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist

Vince Staples'  Self-Titled Album  Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist

July 9, 2021 Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author: EJ Saftner
rap
Claire Rosinkranz's '6 Of A Billion' Is a Sonic Playground For the Rapidly Rising Star

Claire Rosinkranz's '6 Of A Billion' Is a Sonic Playground For the Rapidly Rising Star

July 9, 2021 <i>6 Of A Billion</i> is a testament to the ever-evolving range to be found in the next generation of pop stars.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]

syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]

July 8, 2021 <i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
R&B
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'

Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'

July 2, 2021 <i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author: Carter Fife
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

July 2, 2021 In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author: Jolene Latimer
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
pop
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain

Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain

June 29, 2021 Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Author: Carter Fife
Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap

June 29, 2021 "The internet has low-key fucked us up."
Author: DJ Connor
emo
Elise Eriksen Shows Endless Potential on Her Debut EP 'Golden Boy'

Elise Eriksen Shows Endless Potential on Her Debut EP 'Golden Boy'

June 29, 2021 <i>Golden Boy</i> sees the budding pop starlet take an impressive step forward.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]

Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]

June 28, 2021 Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
DEVORA Manifests a Goth Western Femme Fatale on Debut EP 'Outlaw'

DEVORA Manifests a Goth Western Femme Fatale on Debut EP 'Outlaw'

June 28, 2021 <i>Outlaw</i> is a five-track call to stand stall, stand firm, and not to take shit from anyone.
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

June 25, 2021 Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

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
pop
Say Goodbye to Quarantine and Hello to Endless Realities With Polo & Pan's 'Cyclorama'

Say Goodbye to Quarantine and Hello to Endless Realities With Polo & Pan's 'Cyclorama'

June 25, 2021 Cyclorama transcends the idea of space altogether, constructing an infinite gateway through time and reality.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
The Marà­as' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers

The Marà­as' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers

June 25, 2021 The Marà­as' highly-anticipated debut album arrives as a cinematic, slow burning masterpiece.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
R&B
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
Ambar Lucid Wants You to 'Get Lost in the Music'

Ambar Lucid Wants You to 'Get Lost in the Music'

June 21, 2021 Lucid's latest arrives as a cosmic escape from the humdrum monotony of any passing moment.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

Griff's  'One Foot in Front of the Other'  Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph

June 21, 2021 This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
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
With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

June 18, 2021 "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon