From the Site

Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish"  [Q&A]

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
new artist discovery
pop
interview
ethan bortnick
prom
THE BLSSM Crafts Their Own Vision For Pop With 'Pure Energy'

THE BLSSM Crafts Their Own Vision For Pop With 'Pure Energy'
April 29, 2022 "This is what pop music sounds like to me. This is what I wanted to make."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
alternative
indie rock
album reviews
the blssm
pure energy
anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve

anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve
April 28, 2022 anees is the very embodiment of sonic sunshine.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
new artist discovery
pop
hip hop
anees
sun and moon
Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'

Take a Trip Towards Self-Realization With beabadoobee's 'See You Soon'
April 27, 2022 "I want it to sound like a breath of fresh air, like a realization of some sort."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
beabadoobee
beatopia
see you soon
Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'

Peter McPoland Finds Himself Again in the Embrace of 'News at 9'
April 27, 2022 "If I am myself again, it is because of this song."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
pop
peter mcpoland
news at 9
PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True

PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True
April 27, 2022 The long-awaited viral TikTok tease is finally here.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
electronic
dance
pinkpantheress
willow
drum and bass
where you are
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]

Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022 "Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
haru nemuri
shunka ryougen
jpop
Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'

Sub Urban Enlists BENEE For the Ominous "Uh Oh," Announces Debut Album  'Hive'
April 22, 2022 The artist's haunting vision for pop never fails to hit its target.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
benee
sub urban
uh oh
hive
Meet Willow Kayne, the Unapologetic Gen Z Artist Rewriting the Rules

Meet Willow Kayne, the Unapologetic Gen Z Artist Rewriting the Rules
April 19, 2022 The UK rising star makes pop that is brash, infectious, and wholly true to herself.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
pop
album reviews
willow kayne
playground antics
bülow Signals For a More Fluid Form of Intimacy in 'Booty Call'

bülow Signals For a More Fluid Form of Intimacy in 'Booty Call'
April 18, 2022 <i>Booty Call</i> is a delicate project that tackles some weighty material.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
bulow
album reviews
booty call
Hazey Eyes and Moli Tackle Losing Yourself in the Soaring "Hungover You"  [PREMIERE]

Hazey Eyes and Moli Tackle Losing Yourself in the Soaring "Hungover You"  [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019 Sentimental, Hypnotic, and Dance-Inducing. This is Hazey Eyes at his finest.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
dance
hazey eyes
moli
hungover you
Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video  [PREMIERE]

Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video  [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019 "It's no secret a lot of my influence comes from '90s R&B."
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
pop
R&B
ginette claudette
slow up
on to something
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]

Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]
March 13, 2020 "In today's social media climate, it's difficult to stay present sometimes and it's noticeable in all kinds of relationships."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
pop
electropop
ayelle
effort
nomad mixtape
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning

For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020 "<i>dusk</i>  is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author: Ruby Scott
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
mxmtoon
dusk
Elijah Waters Hits His Creative Stride on New Single "Grey"

Elijah Waters Hits His Creative Stride on New Single "Grey"
August 20, 2021 "Grey" is Elijah Waters at his best.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
grey
elijah waters
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
DJ_Dave Reignites an Early Spark of Inspiration in "Break"

DJ_Dave Reignites an Early Spark of Inspiration in "Break"
December 16, 2022 "I made 'Break' over a year ago while I was still learning how to make music within live coding."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
electronic
dance
dj_dave
dj dave
break
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]

AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]
August 27, 2020 We caught up with the M-Pop pioneers for a Q&A.
Author: Sal Moreno
Pop
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY
M-Pop
DROPOUT
lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 6, 2019 It has been quite some time since we have heard a voice as entrancing as lemin.'s.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
R&B
northside sessions
lemin.
lemin
hold A

Listen