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modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'
August 2, 2022
In their latest effort, the Irish indie rock band tackles dark themes with upbeat, poppy production.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Alexander 23 Delivers a Nuanced Pre and Post-Breakup Album With 'Aftershock'
July 19, 2022
"It’s about the events leading up to it, the breakup, then getting over it."
Author:
Dillon Stave
beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'
July 19, 2022
In her sophomore effort, beabadoobee unravels her very being to present a wholly new sonic range.
Author:
Gregory Castel
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'
July 8, 2022
dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LonelyTwin's "This End Had No Beginning" Is a Debut Album Worth Celebrating
July 7, 2022
This End Had No Beginning contains a menacing awareness buoyed by a beautiful narrative rarely felt on debut releases.
Author:
DJ Connor
Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]
July 1, 2022
"We should all be ok to look at who we really are and not just who we want to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Soccer Mommy's 'Sometimes, Forever' Is a Compelling Emotional Rollercoaster
June 27, 2022
Superache is a treasure trove of honesty, vulnerability, and fantastic musicianship.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics
June 27, 2022
In his sophomore album, Gray mourns the loss of an idea of a person, the intangible 'what-ifs' and 'what could have beens.'
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
'Run Wild Run Free' with Zacari's Innovative R&B Debut EP
March 18, 2019
Top Dawg Entertainment's newest signee should be on your radar now.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
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
Stella Donnelly Doesn't Shy Away From Tough Conversations On 'Beware of the Dogs' Debut [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 28, 2019
From a bad boss, Australia's political problems, to the #MeToo movement, Donnelly explores tough topics in a creatively cohesive way that leaves listeners with a complete narrative.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
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
Mahalia's Debut Album Is an Uncompromising Look at 'Love and Compromise'
September 9, 2019
British neo-soul artist Mahalia exists beyond the realm of passing trends and fads.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
PinkPantheress Invites Flume, Powfu, FKJ, and More to Reimagine 'to hell with it'
January 28, 2022
Never has a remix album felt as necessary as it does here.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'
May 6, 2022
Wallice examines fame sardonically and satirically, with equal parts romantic anticipation and ironic apprehension.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]
July 30, 2019
"As devout fans of music, we know that it's often more special to find something for yourself, on your own time. There's no rush; we're not going anywhere."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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