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Oscar Welsh Captures the Melancholy of These "Weird Times"
April 13, 2020
The sophomore single from the British bedroom pop artist encapsulates the isolation of the COVID-era zeitgeist.
Author:
Tyler Borland
"Porsche" Is Kacy Hill's Self-Love Mantra
April 13, 2020
An ethereal reminder to not let yourself get in your own way.
Author:
Maddy Quach
'isaac's insects' Is an ode to Isaac Dunbar's colony of fans
April 10, 2020
Dunbar puts out his favorite collection of songs to date.
Author:
Emily Smith
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
Jean Dawson's "POWER FREAKS" Is a Masterful Collage of Sound and Emotion
April 9, 2020
Dawson's music is a targeted endorphin rush.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020
The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
NIKI Opens the Book on 'Moonchild' With "Switchblade"
April 6, 2020
"Switchblade" is the first chapter of a pop-R&B fairytale.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Aces Write a Breakup Letter to "Lost Angeles"
April 6, 2020
"Lost Angeles" is equal parts love note and breakup letter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
MyKey Says Goodbye to a Toxic Relationship in "Please Don't Go"
April 6, 2020
In reality, less "Please Don't Go" and more don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Ant Saunders Is Stepping Out of His 'BUBBLE'
April 3, 2020
Saunders follows viral breakout success with a debut EP that is entirely his own.
Author:
Jenna Singer
METTE Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Self-Expression in "Van Gogh" [Q&A]
August 10, 2023
"Feel all the feelings. Don’t deny them and think you need to be positive all the time, that’s not inspiring."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Omar Apollo Shares His Coming Out Story in the Tender "Ice Slippin"
August 28, 2023
"This song is a reflection and reaction of all the emotions I had to face before and after I decided to leave the icy streets of Indiana.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ordinary Child Pushes Pop Boundaries With Introspective and Emotive Songwriting
May 6, 2020
Ordinary Child reinvents his past ideas to make "Someday" his strongest single to date.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Zacari Drops "Edamame" and a Rendition of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work"
April 21, 2020
Zacari relishes in moments of tender pop-R&B introspection.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
grandson and Jessie Reyez Join Forces For "Rain," Set to Appear on 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack
June 22, 2021
"Rain" leverages its stars' distinctive strengths to their fullest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Not Better, Understood: a Conversation With Alexander 23 [Q&A]
August 19, 2021
"I feel like asking someone to feel better when they listen to music is kind of a tremendous ask..."
Author:
EJ Saftner
Ella Vos Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in 'Watch & Wait' EP
January 28, 2019
Vos takes us along for the arduous journey she endured post-lymphoma diagnosis and through treatment, towards the silver lining.
Author:
Andra Nechita
half•alive's Latest Offering Is Nothing but "Pure Gold"
July 19, 2019
half•alive has that Midas touch.
Author:
Jess Myers
Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]
July 29, 2019
"Hummingbird" is a new mood for the Seattle native, who finds himself typically falling under more somber, acoustic sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers