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MorMor Grapples With Alienation in the Incandescent 'Some Place Else' EP
May 6, 2019
Calling to mind the revered soundscapes of '90s shoegaze and ultramodern iridescent R&B, the Toronto artist's radical approach to pop is nothing short of gripping.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
All We've Been Listening to 'Lately' Is Still Woozy's Debut EP
May 3, 2019
How do you roll out the carpet for an artist whose post-genre inclinations swerve between sun-soaked anti-pop and otherworldly R&B at a moment's notice?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sheridan Reed's Love-Infused EP Strikes Us with Pure R&B 'Serendipity' [PREMIERE]
May 2, 2019
A charming new voice emerging from Austin, Texas, is blessing airwaves by way of Sheridan Reed's blissful soul pop melodies.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Valentina's 'Unmanageable' Is Pure, Soulful Catharsis
May 1, 2019
'Unmanageable' cements Valentina as a soulful voice in the realm of pop, but on a larger scale, it arrives as a rallying cry for anyone who has ever been told they were not good enough.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Billy Raffoul's 'Running Wild' EP Explores All Aspects of Love Without Musical Limitations [Q&A]
April 30, 2019
+ Catch Billy Raffoul on tour with Parachute now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
SOAK Cordially Invites You Inside Her Mind with Sophomore Album,'Grim Town'
April 29, 2019
SOAK has created a listening experience that digs into the emotional bruises marking us all, from depression, social anxiety, divorce and the current state of society.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Jagwar Twin - "Long Time Coming" | Live From the Rooftop
April 29, 2019
Currently on tour with lovelytheband presented by Ones To Watch, the Los Angeles - based artist is a distinctive force to behold.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ride the Emotional Rollercoaster of Olivia O'Brien's Debut Album, 'Was It Even Real?'
April 29, 2019
"I wrote this in a really dark place and I hope I can help other people who may be in that same spot."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
biig piig Continues to Metamorphosize and Evolve in the Tantalizing 'Bubblegum'
January 20, 2023
'Bubblegum' is a deeply immersive mixtape that bleeds garage and bedroom pop into each other seamlessly.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
The Aces Release 'Under My Influence (Deluxe)' Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Touring [Q&A]
October 22, 2021
The Aces open up about the record, their feelings on tour, and the importance of lifting up each other and women in the industry.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
CHAII Walks US Through Her Electrifying EP 'Pineapple Pizza,' Track By Track
November 16, 2021
CHAII is the New Zealand artist you need to be keeping on your radar.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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' '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."
Author:
Maddy Quach
KUÄŒKA Ascends to Experimental Pop Stardom With the Ethereal 'Wrestling'
April 30, 2021
Whether you like to go out and listen to Ariana Grande, or sit in your room meditating to Merzbow, <i> Wrestling</i> is a masterclass in forward-thinking pop.
Author:
Carter Fife
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sarah Kinsley Paints a Cinematic Dream Sequence in 'Ascension' EP
June 13, 2023
The depth of 'Ascension' is found in the way it takes ahold of your feelings.
Author:
DJ Connor
Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy' [Q&A]
June 2, 2021
"Life is your movie and you are the main character. Allow your adventure to surprise you."
Author:
Carter Fife