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Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike  'To Myself'

Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike  'To Myself'

September 25, 2020 In revisiting her debut album, Baby Rose once again demonstrates her undeniable gift for R&B.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music

Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music

September 8, 2020 With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

August 25, 2020 <i>SuperGood</i> revels in the joys and nuances of life, rejecting the gravitas of current events without straying into frivolity.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

August 7, 2020 In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'

LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'

July 20, 2020 Each and every track from LoveLeo's debut EP is a testament to his unique ability to exist and create outside his comfort zone.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'

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
pop
IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

June 29, 2020 Serving as both the music supervisor and composer for Durant's new documentary, IDK brings his enthralling vision to life.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
idk
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

May 29, 2020 In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author: Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

May 22, 2020 Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'

KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'

May 18, 2020 There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
emo
'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best

'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best

May 18, 2020 "Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'

Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'

May 14, 2020 Having produced for the likes of Jean Dawson and Deb Never, Stacy is making his voice heard.
Author: Jenna Singer
Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'

Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'

May 11, 2020 Seabra paints a gripping portrait of a human still discovering himself - flaws, aspirations, and all.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

snny's 'Otito' Is a Border-Spanning, Genre-Bending Snapshot of Life

May 11, 2020 snny's music captures a universal sentiment, one of trying to find your voice and place in a newfound home.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

Quirky, Charismatic, and Creative: Josie Dunne Finds Her Niche in  'Late Teens / Early Twenties'

May 11, 2020 Dunne's latest is a wonderfully-scored coming-of-age story.
Author: Jessica Thomas
Pop
Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

May 6, 2020 With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'

Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'

May 4, 2020 In their stellar new EP, Hablot Brown come face to face with the tumultuous transition into adulthood.
Author: Emily Smith
R&B
serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'

serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'

May 4, 2020 The three-track EP was exclusively produced by Janelle Monae and Twin Shadow collaborator Wynne Bennett.
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

April 29, 2020 whiterosemoxie jumps between genres without ever expensing or sacrificing quality.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut

Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut

April 29, 2020 Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Author: Maddy Quach
R&B
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing

chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing

April 27, 2020 Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'

Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'

April 27, 2020 Rarely does pop feel so effortless and grand.
Author: Alexis Vaganos
pop
Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

April 27, 2020 Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

April 24, 2020 "I know everyone always talks about their music being honest, but it really feels like a public diary to me."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'

From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'

April 24, 2020 <i>the voicenotes</i> acts a digital diary, capturing melancholic moments of self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
r&b
pop