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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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."
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."
'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.
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.
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.
Slayyyter's 'Troubled Paradise' Is Pop at Its Most Uninhibited
June 11, 2021
In her euphoric debut album, Slayyyter holds absolutely nothing back.
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
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JW Francis Follows the Feeling on 'WANDERKID' [Q&A]
October 12, 2021
JW Francis captures the candid stories of the people who come in and out of his life, even if just for a moment.
Meltt Turns Gives Dreams a Sonic Shape With "Another Quiet Sunday"
March 7, 2023
The ethereal nature of their sound feels like it's scrapped from the fibers that connect dreams to reality.
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.
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.
Maisie Peters' Sonic Diary Entries Take the World Stage on 'You Signed Up For This'
August 30, 2021
Maisie has a transcendent talent for balancing heartfelt storytelling with a pop star poise well beyond her years.
aldn Explores the Life Span of a Relationship in 'the end'
July 25, 2023
Continuing to revolutionize and grow beyond his hyperpop foundation, it feels like there's no end to the self-taught producer and artist's potential.
Snail Mail Delivers Love, Growth, and Freedom on Her Sophomore Album 'Valentine'
November 5, 2021
<i>Valentine</i> is the perfect reintroduction to one of indie rock's finest songwriting prodigies
St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort
May 2, 2022
"It was important to honor the dream and the partnership of our late friend and bandmate."
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Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."