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grentperez Looks to His Past For the Storied 'When We Were Younger'
June 6, 2023
"'When We Were Younger' is a collection of music, each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families, and friendship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief
June 6, 2023
In one word, 'Lucky For You' is raw.
Author:
Abby Kenna
The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack
June 5, 2023
'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is a nostalgia-riddled triumph of The Aces’ musical innovation.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Homeschool Embraces Who They Are in Vulnerable 'Just Now' EP
June 1, 2023
"As a nonbinary, genderfluid person, I felt that my biggest obstacle in truly understanding myself was finding permission to express my fluidity."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
d4vd Pens the First Chapter of His Genreless Stardom With Debut EP 'Petals to Thorns'
May 30, 2023
On his debut EP, d4vd makes good on the initial fervor surrounding his breakout series of singles.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
kerri's 'HURTING' Is a Project Rife With Fresh Wounds and Lessons Gained
May 30, 2023
'HURTING' is a “powerful reminder to learn from the pain you've experienced, not dwell in it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
ThxSoMch's Debut EP 'Sleez' Is a Gritty, Cathartic Project Worth Losing Yourself In
May 26, 2023
Blurring the angst of '90s alternative and the raw energy of 2000s SoundCloud rap, ThxSoMch explores the alluring boundary between reality and dark fantasy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ray Laurél Steals Our Hearts With the Nonconforming 'TEMPTRESS'
May 23, 2023
'TEMPTRESS' is a project you will think about long after the music stops.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Breakout Producer and DJ southstar Gets Our Pulse Racing With 'dunes'
May 23, 2023
'Dunes' is a project built to be experienced in person, amongst the alive, skin-to-skin.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Groupthink, the Artist Soundtracking Your Sleepless Summer in 'before the afters'
May 23, 2023
Groupthink throws glitter on our shame and makes art out of the hangovers we struggle to survive.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Stella Rose Delivers a Raw, Unapologetic Debut Album in ‘Eyes of Glass’
May 23, 2023
'Eyes of Glass' is an album built from a milieu of escapism, enduring spirituality, and chaotic cross-generational source material.
Author:
DJ Connor
Evangeline's Wistful Indie Pop Comes Into Focus in 'Fuzzy'
May 22, 2023
The bulk of 'Fuzzy' is sonic vignettes that slowly give shape to the artist and human at the center of it all.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Dare Gets Horny and Unhibited in ‘The Sex EP’
May 19, 2023
The Dare is a party and the comedown of the after-party.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lovejoy Deliver a Chronically Honest and Hopeful EP in 'Wake Up & It’s Over'
May 15, 2023
Lovejoy’s music is a medicine for a generation too amused to turn a blind eye.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
girli's 'why am i like this??' Is a Moment of Pop-Laden Self-Discovery
May 12, 2023
girli is finally writing the music she's always wanted to release.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'
May 11, 2023
'All Out of Good Days' is an ingenuous, emotionally deep, and thought-provoking album.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
JELEEL! Gets 'REAL RAW!' in Explosive Debut Album
May 9, 2023
The larger-than-life rapper delivers exponentially in his long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Love You Later Takes a Long Look 'From The Window Seat' at Her Past and Promising Future
May 8, 2023
'From The Window Seat' is a project for anyone who questions life and is worried about the future.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Deb Never Wants To 'Thank You For Attending' Her "Final" EP
May 3, 2023
"I've felt the high of life, the comforting moments of love, and the pain of its aftermath."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Harriette Strikes the Perfect Mix of Bitter and Sweet in Debut EP 'i heart the internet'
May 1, 2023
Harriette leads listeners through tales of the chronically online, hometown politics, and some imaginative looks at love.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Baby Rose Pours All of Herself Into the Soulful 'Through and Through'
May 1, 2023
"It serves as a reminder that everything, good and bad, is necessary, and every iteration of me deserves peace.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
joan Takes You on a Wistful, Cinematic Pop Journey in Debut Album 'superglue'
May 1, 2023
The lads of joan welcome fatherhood with an ambitious debut album.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Author:
Abby Kenna
7 Lessons for The Heartbroken In Dean Lewis' 'A Place We Knew' Debut
March 25, 2019
We can all thank Dean Lewis for this breakup handbook.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Ashe Moves On From a Toxic Relationship in 'Moral Of The Story: Chapter 1' EP
April 8, 2019
Although she is on track to become pop royalty, there is something aggressively human and relatable about our favorite pop princess.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Reflect on Fluctuating Relationships in Melancholic 'brent' EP
May 6, 2019
"These songs kept us warm in the deep snow of December. We hope they can do the same for you."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EDEN Lives in His Memories on Latest Album ‘ICYMI’
September 16, 2022
Singer, songwriter, and producer EDEN, aka Jonathan Ng, has released his new full-length album ICYMI and to say it's epic is an understatement.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Sub Urban Has a Haunting Vision For Pop
March 13, 2020
"<i>Thrill Seeker</i> tells a story of adolescent imperfection from the perfectionist."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Fred Again..'s 'Actual Life 2' Is a Mesmerizing Demonstration of What Dance Music Is and Can Be
November 22, 2021
This is a project of life, a tribute to the grand vastness that is the human experience.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JVKE Falls in and Out of Love in Debut Album ‘this is what ___ feels like (Vol. 1-4)’
September 27, 2022
The viral breakout artist's debut and potentially final album is here.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Author:
Allissa Williams
mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]
August 25, 2021
"I feel like the entire project is centered in this experience, whether we liked it or not."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019
"I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' Is Painfully Relatable Songwriting at Its Finest
November 15, 2021
<i>This Is What It Feels Like</i> is a masterclass in vulnerable, transcendent songwriting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
'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
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
Petey Makes an Anthemic Debut With Genre-Spanning 'Lean Into Life'
September 7, 2021
"My creative process doesn't have anything to do with routine, it has to do with the time and space to think critically about myself."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
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
FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'
November 12, 2019
"When I made music there it felt kind of like a dream state."
Author:
Precious Kato
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas