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Cybertrash and midwxst Gaze Ahead With New Heater “with u”
December 12, 2022
"with u" is a reminder of the halcyon days of hyperpop past.
Author:
Carter Fife
Dove Cameron Rewrites the Script With "Girl Like Me"
December 12, 2022
"This song is what I would want playing behind me in a slow-motion fight scene in the action film of my dreams."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ben Kessler Tells a Coming-of-Age Story Still Being Written With 'Violet'
December 9, 2022
"Violet is the color I see when I close my eyes and do all this dreaming — it is my most scared, introspective space."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
half•alive Break and Mend Their Own Hearts in 'Conditions of a Punk'
December 8, 2022
"It's an expression of a breakup and a healing, it's both about a person and God in the same breath."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KANADA THE LOOP Talks Akira, Internet Culture and His Debut EP Toyota Reckless
December 6, 2022
An artist to add to your summer playlist, KANADA THE LOOP is undeniably a musician to pick up the mood at any given moment.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
brakence Reassembles Himself on the Daring ‘hypochondriac’
December 2, 2022
'hypochondriac' is a 13-track effort that eschews the often-constricting limitations of genre.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 and Laufey's "Ain't Christmas" Is the Perfect Salve For Your Holiday Blues
December 2, 2022
Move over Mariah Carey; there's another Xmas anthem in town.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Sofia Valdes Reveals Her Stirring "Heart of Glass"
December 2, 2022
"Heart of Glass" is a sweet and somber tune carried by an impressive level of poetic honesty.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jessie Murph Delivers an Intoxicating Pop Slowburn With "Drunk in the Bathtub"
December 2, 2022
Murph shows no signs of slowing down her dark pop rise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Almondmilkhunni's "MISS U" Is an Anthem For the Lovesick
December 1, 2022
"MISS U" explores notes of R&B and hyperpop to make something deliciously simple yet rich.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Bailey Bryan Takes One Last Look Back With "Tragic" [Premiere]
December 1, 2022
Bryan is a collage of feelings, honesty, and sensuality that hangs precariously balanced.
Author:
DJ Connor
New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"
November 28, 2022
“Ricochet” is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
mazie Delivers a Sex-Positive Anthem For the Girls With "girls just wanna have sex"
November 21, 2022
I believe that women having sex—especially sex with other women—needs to be celebrated."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
EMELINE Feels and Heals in the Emotionally Impactful "Venting to Strangers"
November 21, 2022
"You have my heart and now a part of my story."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pinkpantheress Wants to Know... "Do you miss me?"
November 18, 2022
In her latest single, the UK producer continues to hone in on Y2K nostalgia at 1.5x speed.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Reneé Rapp Proves Herself a Triple Threat With The Impactful 'Everything to Everyone'
November 14, 2022
The Sex Lives of College Girls star goes straight for the heartstrings in her debut EP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
flowerovlove's 'A Mosh Pit in the Clouds' Is a Coming-of-Age Daydream Come True
November 14, 2022
It’s rare to see someone early in the discovery of themselves be so sure of their sound and truth.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
spill tab's "CRÈME BRÛLÉE!" Is the Zazziest Song Around
November 14, 2022
"CRÈME BRÛLÉE!" is pop maximalism at its finest.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Emie Nathan on Her New EP 'deep down' [Q&A]
November 12, 2022
"'deep down' depicts the deepest online spiral, the external and internal pressures."
Author:
DJ Connor
Who Is New Rules?
November 11, 2022
Get to know the UK trio with a stadium-sized sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]
November 10, 2022
"There’s something cathartic about knowing you’ve been as genuine as you possibly can be with what you’ve made."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Natalie Red's "Nameless" Is a Manifestation Given Infectious Sonic Form [Premiere]
November 9, 2022
“Nameless” makes amends with the doubts and fears of going after your dreams
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Coco & Clair Clair's 'Sexy' Sees Two Best Friends Crafting a Digital Pop Star Dream
November 7, 2022
Declaring their superstardom over “RuneScape-type beats,” the internet-bred duo delivers an album for Gen Z and beyond.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cavetown’s 'worm food' is a Delicate Portrait of Self-Reflection [Q&A]
November 4, 2022
"For me, I can't see a world where I could possibly write a good song without being vulnerable."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
hemlocke springs' "girlfriend" Introduces Us to a Musical Fantasy in Full Bloom
November 2, 2022
With fans ranging from Bella Hadid to Grimes, it would be an understatement to say hemlocke springs is up next.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Underscores Is a Hyperpop Legend in the Making
March 10, 2022
"The ultimate goal is to turn people off, then win them back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
August 17, 2022
Meet the K-pop group who made history at this year's Lollapalooza.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Genevieve Stokes Longs For a Change of Seasons in "Habits"
August 15, 2022
“Habits” invites us into a mercurial world of teenage growing pains.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"
June 1, 2022
Meet Red Leather, the artist bridging the pain of Americana with the decaying glamor of Hollywood.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gracie Abrams' "21" Is a Deeply Intimate and Beautiful Reflection
February 20, 2020
An artist like Abrams comes around once in a blue moon
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bella Poarch Opens Up About Her Sexual Assault on Sub Urban Collab "Inferno"
August 13, 2021
"This is something I haven't been ready to share with you just yet... But I'm ready now."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Reneé Rapp’s “Snow Angel” is a Hauntingly Beautiful, Healing Ballad
June 12, 2023
Rapp cements herself as an artist able to weather the seasons and turn adversity into art.
Author:
Emily Foster
Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish" [Q&A]
April 29, 2022
Following a breakout single, Bortnick muses on growing up while the world stands still.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
INJI Isn't Here to Settle For Anything Less Than "THE ONE"
January 23, 2023
INJI continues to inch toward dominating the electronic music scene.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Armenian Pop Singer Brunette Releases "Love the Way You Feel" in Support of Non-Profit Nvak
September 3, 2019
Nvak works in countries facing social, political, and cultural turmoil to help young students write, record, and distribute their own music.
Author:
Hannah Cotter
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
tsubi club Makes One Hell of a First Impression With "burbank house"
October 27, 2021
"burbank house" may be the debut single from tsubi club but it feels like anything but.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker's "always, i'll care" Is a Heavenly Ode to Platonic Love
February 7, 2020
"It's a song for my friends, whom I love deeply, and a promise to do better."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul