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'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Giveon's 'When It's All Said And Done... Take Time' Demands Your Full Attention
March 22, 2021
The new deluxe album is a smoldering marriage of Giveon's buttery baritone and penchant for romantic lyricism.
'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink
February 19, 2021
Like crying alone in the Target parking lot, there is a unique universality to Alexander 23's touching moments of personal reflection.
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood
January 11, 2021
In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape
December 21, 2020
With his latest outing, Tres has brought to life a unique blend of house and hip-hop, with a touch of soul cherried on top.
Mia Gladstone's Vibrant 'CYCLE/S' EP Serves Both Ear Candy and Food For Thought
December 7, 2020
When we think of something cyclical, monotony might come to mind; however, Mia Gladstone's CYCLE/S is anything but.
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter
November 24, 2020
Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Cara+Troy Drops Debut EP "PROTOSTAR" Just in Time For Cuffing Season
October 16, 2023
'PROTOSTAR' is your own personal soundtrack to introspection and self-reflection as the nights grow longer.
Rediscover Frost Children All Over Again in 'Hearth Room'
November 27, 2023
'Hearth Room' is akin to walking the same streets you've always known albeit from a slightly different perspective.
Softcult Prove Themselves Masters of Ambience With 'See You In The Dark'
March 27, 2023
'See You In The Dark' is the indie shoegaze soundtrack of your dreams
Arlo Parks Peers Into Our Hearts and Diaries in 'My Soft Machine'
May 30, 2023
“I’m giddy, I’m crying, I’m grinning, I’m throwing myself around this apartment, I’m on fire, I’m terrified, I’m feeling everything right now.”
Luna Luna Jumps Into the Unknown in 'L.L.'
October 2, 2023
'L.L.' feels like a deep breath and exhale before venturing off into unexplored sonic territories.
DJ_Dave Live-Codes Her Own Universe in Debut EP 'Intercell'
September 11, 2023
"My goal is to show how live-coding can and should fit into world of music outside of technology-specific environments."
Fresco Trey Takes 'Detour' For Brighter Horizons in Latest EP
November 13, 2023
"We must learn to embrace the detours in with enthusiasm and optimism.”
With 'Things In The Way,' Porsh Bet$ Is No Longer Playing It Safe
February 17, 2022
"The frustrations I've gone through make me so much more appreciative of the other side of it."
BIZZY Is All of Us in “I Don’t Get Breakups”
November 21, 2023
Indie-pop artist BIZZY reminds us of just how messy and confusing breakups can be.
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.