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Junior Varsity Pull No Punches in 'SIDE B'
August 16, 2022
SIDE B is an exercise in punk-themed catharsis.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Raffaella Embraces Her Inner Child in ‘LIVE, RAFF, LOVE (ACT I)’ [Q&A]
August 16, 2022
Raffaella opens up on her vulnerable new project.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hablot Brown Walk Us Through Their Debut Album, Track By Track
August 15, 2022
With 'Hablot Brown,' the dynamic three-piece hones in on their trademark R&B sound.
NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star
August 15, 2022
NIKI holds the hand of a younger her, revisiting old stories through a vessel that’s lived more life.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Rosie Darling Enters Her ‘Golden Age’ With New EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022
Darling's sophomore effort keeps her emotions at the forefront as she navigates the isolation of a two-year pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming
August 10, 2022
Featuring Childish Gambino, Saba, and more, bLAck pARty's latest project arrives as a heavenly affair.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Fran Vasilić Plots a Course For Your Chaotic 20s in 'The Very Last Thoughts on Earth'
August 4, 2022
"I remember feeling so confused about so many things and thinking that any mistake I make will be 'the end of the world.'"
Author:
Chloe Liz
93FEETOFSMOKE Unleashes 'GOODGRIEF' a Tale of Resurfacing After Sorrow
August 4, 2022
“My grandma used to always say, ‘Oh Jiminy Cricket,' good grief. It’s an ode to her. It’s nostalgic."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album
August 2, 2022
"'Emotional Creature' is, at its center, an album about allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of human emotions."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Peach Fuzz Get Personal in Debut EP 'Can Mary Dood the Moon?'
August 2, 2022
The indie-pop supergroup leaves an effervescent mark with their debut EP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
'It Was A Sad Fucking Summer' for Olivia O'Brien
November 18, 2019
O'Brien's new micro-mixtape has us wrapped up in an oversized infinity scarf of our feels.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021
For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
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
Etta Bond Beautifully Captures The Grey-Area Where Love Resides with 'He's Mine' Album
April 1, 2019
"As soon as I was able to be honest and acknowledge something within myself, especially in music, things changed. This is the most important moment in my life right now."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
$NOT Makes His Formal Debut as Gen Z's Rap Star With '- Tragedy +'
March 9, 2020
$NOT's hypnotic sound has the power to capture a generation.
Author:
Emily Bird
redveil Comes For His Crown in the Impeccable 'learn 2 swim'
April 21, 2022
Independent. Self-Produced. Self-Released. redveil is up next.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
For Holly Humberstone, Baring Her Heart and Soul Comes Naturally [Q&A]
November 11, 2021
"I don't think I'll ever feel like I've written my best song. It's a blessing and a curse."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Monsune Debuts a Musical Whirlwind of Soulful Indie Jams with 'Tradition' EP
September 23, 2019
"I listened to a lot of Prince, Outkast, Mazzy Star, and J Dilla while making it."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"I wanted to express the trials and difficulties I've encountered in my youth, but ultimately I wanted the album to have a theme of perseverance and endurance until the end."
Author:
Bianca Brown