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88rising's Pop Star NIKI Previews Her Forthcoming Album With 'wanna take this downtown?' EP
May 20, 2019
"[The EP] truly expanded my own definition of not only who I am but also who I can be as an artist and that really, there are no rules."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'
May 20, 2019
The 19-track album is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, making us sure that Kota the Friend is the modern day musical Yoda.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Baker Grace's 'Girl, I Know' EP Proves That She Is Ready to Conquer the Pop World [Q&A]
May 20, 2019
"I would describe my sound as 'an escape into your truth.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
slowthai's 'Nothing Great About Britain' Is the Only Good Thing About Living in a Post-Brexit World
May 20, 2019
This album resounds like a momentous wake-up call for a nation, as well as the debut of a new force in the English rap game.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Duckwrth Aims for the Throne in 'THE FALLING MAN'
May 17, 2019
'THE FALLING MAN' sees Duckwrth embarking on a metaphysical journey for the throne only for that venture to manifest as a realized outing of one of hip-hop's most radical figures.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lewis Capaldi's 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' Is Not Completely Shit
May 17, 2019
'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' arrives as a deeply human debut, chronicling the scars, downfalls, and rejoicings of the myriad of highs and lows that accompany a life lived.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Guzzle Emotional Oranges' Freshly-Squeezed Alternative R&B With 'The Juice: Vol 1'
May 14, 2019
In just one year, Emotional Oranges has easily become Los Angeles' favorite R&B mystery duo all while keeping their true identities unknown.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Yeek Does Not Waste a Moment in the Impressive 'IDK WHERE'
May 13, 2019
Yeek is thriving in a genreless era.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Documents Life's Vices & Virtues in Debut, 'Fragments'
May 6, 2019
Inspired by the laidback reverbs of Bon Iver and James Blake, Drinker pens the most reflective of lyrics in their chilling tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
lewloh Opens Up on the Striking 'michigan/missinghim' [Q&A]
August 27, 2021
lewloh's <i>michigan/missinghim</i> is a 13-track tour de force rife with emotion and sonic exploration.
Author:
DJ Connor
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Carlie Hanson's 'Tough Boy' Is a Portrait of Sonic and Personal Growth
February 24, 2022
<i>Tough Boy</i> is an album built around self-discovery in real-time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
YDE Pens a Stirring Introduction With Debut EP 'SEND HELP’
September 12, 2022
YDE emerges as an enthralling triple threat with her soul-searching debut effort.
Author:
DJ Connor
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
waterbaby Sways Through a Cocktail of Emotions and Sounds in 'Foam'
June 21, 2023
'Foam' leaves us feeling dizzy and entranced by the rising Stockholm star.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Junior Mesa's 'Cirque Du Freak' Is Out of Control, and That's the Way He Likes It
August 16, 2021
Plagued equally by a crushing confusion and an undying hope, Junior Mesa channels his feelings of alienation into a standout project.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ghost Orchard Shares Bedroom-Pop Paragon Entitled 'bunny'
August 27, 2019
The genre-mixing artist taps into lo-fi, experimental-pop, Soundcloud rap, and other unworldly echoes to create a distinguishing resonance of his own.
Author:
Sean Kayden