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Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape

Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape

June 18, 2021 "It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author: Jolene Latimer
R&B
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

June 17, 2021 Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

June 14, 2021 <i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited

Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited

June 11, 2021 In her euphoric debut album, Slayyyter holds absolutely nothing back.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!

Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!

June 11, 2021 KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

Catharsis Takes Form on Grace Weber's Debut Album 'A Beautiful Space'

June 11, 2021 In the wake of the past year we've been subjected to, the importance of records like these, cannot be understated.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy

June 10, 2021 Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author: Carter Fife
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers

June 8, 2021 Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

Fousheé's 'time machine' Is Dreamy, Hypnotic, and Entirely in a Lane of Its Own

June 7, 2021 Every moment on <i>time machine</i> feels like a stylistic left turn - an infectious baseball game where only curveballs are thrown.  
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Cavetown's  'Man's Best Friend' Is an EP Always Ready to Embrace You

Cavetown's  'Man's Best Friend' Is an EP Always Ready to Embrace You

June 4, 2021 In accepting all the contrasting emotions of the human experience Cavetown has created an EP sure to become your next best friend.
Author: Jolene Latimer
pop
renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]

renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]

June 4, 2021 "I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

June 3, 2021 AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author: DJ Connor
Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]

Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]

June 2, 2021 "Life is your movie and you are the main character. Allow your adventure to surprise you."
Author: Carter Fife
B.I Opens the Page on a New Chapter With Debut Album 'WATERFALL'

B.I Opens the Page on a New Chapter With Debut Album 'WATERFALL'

June 1, 2021 A king is coming for his crown ðŸ''
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
rap
bi
b.i
'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

'Kennecott' Is Hayden Everett's Somber Love Letter to the Wild

June 1, 2021 Everett's pastoral poetry is as haunting as it is understated.
Author: Carter Fife
Boyish  Release Studio Ghibli-Inspired  "Howls" Ahead of Forthcoming EP  [Premiere]

Boyish  Release Studio Ghibli-Inspired  "Howls" Ahead of Forthcoming EP  [Premiere]

May 27, 2021 "We wanted it to feel sonically like we were in the meadow with Howl as he eats a fallen star."
Author: Giselle Libby
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For

May 24, 2021 Rodrigo's voice carries the flavors of Paramore punk, Alanis Morissette angst, Kelly Clarkson belt, all topped off with a Taylor Swift candidness.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
pop
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP

kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP

May 24, 2021 Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'

Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'

May 20, 2021 With his debut album, Verdes cements himself as so much more than a passing viral hitmaker.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
tv
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'

Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'

May 11, 2021 Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author: DJ Connor
Fiji Blue on All the 'Reasons You Should Care' About the Duo's Debut EP [Q&A]

Fiji Blue on All the 'Reasons You Should Care' About the Duo's Debut EP [Q&A]

May 10, 2021 "There's so many reasons you should care. It's right there in the title."
Author: Joey Legittino
pop
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary  Flows on "HARDHEADED"

Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary  Flows on "HARDHEADED"

May 7, 2021 Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's  'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]

The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's  'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]

May 7, 2021 Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

Petticoat's  'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism

May 7, 2021 <i>Hedon</i> is Petticoat's bold self-introduction to the modern pop sphere.
Author: Carter Fife
pop