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WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]

WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]
April 18, 2022 Meet the Australian pop duo with an infectious sound and boundless charisma.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
pop
interview
australia
wiigz
KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"

KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"
April 15, 2022 "I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
soul
pop
R&B
king mala
cult leader
Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP

Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP
April 15, 2022 With a new EP on the way and set to perform their first-ever live show, 2022 is looking to be BETWEEN FRIENDS' year.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
between friends
anti pop
orange juice
cutie
Gracie Abrams Grapples With Self-Growth in "Block Me Out"

Gracie Abrams Grapples With Self-Growth in "Block Me Out"
April 11, 2022 Even amid the busiest season of her career, Abrams still manages to find time to carve out a tender moment of vulnerability.
Author: Kelly Park
singer songwriter
pop
gracie abrams
block me out
Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]

Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]
April 11, 2022 On his long-awaited debut album, the rising star comes face to face with sex, religion, love, and deeply personal realizations.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
anti pop
role model
album reviews
rx
Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]

Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]
April 8, 2022 Romantic love. Platonic love. Love for New York. Maude Latour is soundtracking every way it means to feel love.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
interview
maude latour
lola
Omar Apollo Cements His Star Power With 'Ivory'

Omar Apollo Cements His Star Power With 'Ivory'
April 8, 2022 <i>Ivory</i> is a humble wink at anyone who dared to doubt the inevitable star.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
R&B
omar apollo
album reviews
ivory
Who Is Jessie Murph?

Who Is Jessie Murph?
April 7, 2022 Meet the Gen Z tour de force proving everyone that told her no wrong.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
who is
jessie murph
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible  "cinderella's dead"

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
pop
emeline
cinderellas dead
This Is No April Fool's. Alexander 23 Has Finally Released  "Crash"

This Is No April Fool's. Alexander 23 Has Finally Released  "Crash"
April 1, 2022 After teasing the single for what felt like an eternity, Alexander 23 has finally given us what we all wanted.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
alexander 23
crash
Gracie Abrams' "Feels Like" Is a Touching Moment of Poignant Euphoria

Gracie Abrams' "Feels Like" Is a Touching Moment of Poignant Euphoria
October 1, 2021 Gracie's deeply affective songwriting feels truly timeless.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
gracie abrams
gracie
feels like
Aidan Bissett  Wants You to Know It's Okay to Be Alone  [Q&A]

Aidan Bissett  Wants You to Know It's Okay to Be Alone  [Q&A]
October 1, 2021 "I would hope that it inspires you to be your independent, wonderful self again."
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
interview
indie pop
alternative pop
aidan bissett
dumped
Reminisce on High School Relationships with Isaac Dunbar's "mime" [PREMIERE]

Reminisce on High School Relationships with Isaac Dunbar's "mime" [PREMIERE]
January 29, 2019 At only 15 years old, Isaac Dunbar is a fresh bedroom indie-pop genius who tackles relatable issues centered around the confusing teenage experience.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
mime
Isaac dunbar
Take Van Takes Off With "Pressurized"

Take Van Takes Off With "Pressurized"
January 10, 2022 "Pressurized" is short, sweet, and intoxicating.
Author: Arielle Lana LeJade
pop
alternative
electronic
take van
pressurized
drum and bass
Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"

Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"
May 5, 2023 “We Were Never Really Friends” reintroduces us to the lush landscape of Bruno Major’s songwriting, laden with fresh foliage after the artist’s 3 year hiatus.
Author: Abby Kenna
singer songwriter
pop
indie
bruno major
we were never really friends
NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star

NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star
August 15, 2022 NIKI holds the hand of a younger her, revisiting old stories through a vessel that’s lived more life.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
pop
R&B
88rising
album reviews
niki
nicole
ASTN Is as Good as Gold

ASTN Is as Good as Gold
January 5, 2022 ASTN is an artist that just has a way with music.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
new artist discovery
soul
pop
R&B
astn
LoveLeo's Viral Hit "BOYFREN" Is Setting the Stage for a 2020 Breakout Act

LoveLeo's Viral Hit "BOYFREN" Is Setting the Stage for a 2020 Breakout Act
December 18, 2019 LoveLeo deservedly has the most viral song on the planet.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
new artist discovery
pop
indie
dance
indie pop
anti pop
loveleo
boyfren
gabby start's "the fractal song" Is a Love Letter to Math, Drugs, and Hyperpop

gabby start's "the fractal song" Is a Love Letter to Math, Drugs, and Hyperpop
January 31, 2022 If you're a fan of artists like aldn or glaive, then gabby start should be the next hyperpop artist on your radar.
Author: Carter Fife
new artist discovery
pop
alternative
hyperpop
gabby start
the fractal song
Haley Joelle Bares Her Sensitive 'Sideways Heart' on Debut EP

Haley Joelle Bares Her Sensitive 'Sideways Heart' on Debut EP
November 12, 2021 <i>Sideways Heart</i> is a tender, beautiful listen.
Author: Precious Kato
singer songwriter
pop
album reviews
haley joelle
sideways heart

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