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Underscores Is a Hyperpop Legend in the Making

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
new artist discovery
pop
anti pop
hyperpop
underscores
electr
fishmonger
For Griff, Vulnerability Is the Only Way to Cut Through the Noise [Q&A]

For Griff, Vulnerability Is the Only Way to Cut Through the Noise [Q&A]
March 8, 2022 "I'm constantly overthinking. I never feel like anything is ready, and I never feel like anything is good enough."
Author: Kelly Park
singer songwriter
pop
interview
griff
BENEE Is as Sweet as Ever on the Emotionally Expansive 'Lychee'

BENEE Is as Sweet as Ever on the Emotionally Expansive 'Lychee'
March 7, 2022 Lychee introduces us to a new era of BENEE, one rife with emotional depth.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
anti pop
album reviews
benee
lychee
Flower Face Delivers a Song For the Season With "Pisces Moon" [Q&A]

Flower Face Delivers a Song For the Season With "Pisces Moon" [Q&A]
March 4, 2022 Flower Face is an artist who has battled life.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
interview
flower face
pisces moon
Mia Rodriguez's  "Shut Up" Is the Perfect Pop Bop For This Sick, Sad World

Mia Rodriguez's  "Shut Up" Is the Perfect Pop Bop For This Sick, Sad World
March 4, 2022 "I wanted to bring a really bad bitch energy to this shitty, sick world right now."
Author: Kelly Park
pop
shut up
mia rodriguez
Cecilia Gault Shines on the Neon-Lit "Kira Kira"

Cecilia Gault Shines on the Neon-Lit "Kira Kira"
March 3, 2022 Gault has landed on a sound both true to her fashionable upbringing and more confident self.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
electronic
hyperpop
cecilia gault
kira kira
It's Camp. It's Drill. It's Millie Go Lightly's  "Drillie Go Lightly"

It's Camp. It's Drill. It's Millie Go Lightly's  "Drillie Go Lightly"
March 2, 2022 "I knew he was posh when he hit and said 'Golly!'"
Author: Carter Fife
new artist discovery
pop
rap
hip hop
millie go lightly
drillie go lightly
drill
Araya and DJ_Dave Heal Romantic Tensions on Live Coded "Kiss on the Train" Visual

Araya and DJ_Dave Heal Romantic Tensions on Live Coded "Kiss on the Train" Visual
March 2, 2022 "Kiss on the Train" is a fusion of raw, sincere indie pop and electronic music's fabled past and limitless future.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
electronic
dance
araya
dj_dave
kiss on the train
ethos
dj dave
Em Beihold Wants You to Be Able to Sing-Along to Her Pensive Diary Entries

Em Beihold Wants You to Be Able to Sing-Along to Her Pensive Diary Entries
March 1, 2022 If Beihold knows how to do one thing, it's pull on our heartstrings.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
pop
jazz
em beihold
groundhog day
numb little bug
Aldae Finds Himself a "Long Way From Texas" on Introspective Debut Single [Q&A]

Aldae Finds Himself a "Long Way From Texas" on Introspective Debut Single [Q&A]
February 28, 2022 Having penned hit for the likes of Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber, this is just the beginning for Aldae.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
aldae
long way from texas
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
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
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
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
kmoe's Unconventional Style Makes  "flutter" a Must Listen

kmoe's Unconventional Style Makes  "flutter" a Must Listen
October 9, 2020 "flutter" is a pop ballad with an electronic instrumental and a climactic build to a glitchy outro.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
electronic
alternative pop
hyperpop
kmoe
edm
vancouver

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