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KAIRO Tug at the Heartstrings With  Debut Single "Someone Like You"

KAIRO Tug at the Heartstrings With  Debut Single "Someone Like You"
February 16, 2022 There isn't anyone quite like KAIRO.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
kairo
someone like you
Meet Self Esteem, the Perfectly Imperfect Pop Star of Tomorrow

Meet Self Esteem, the Perfectly Imperfect Pop Star of Tomorrow
February 15, 2022 Self Esteem is "writing what I would do if I wasn't told no."
Author: DJ Connor
new artist discovery
pop
indie
self esteem
prioritize pleasure
Ryan Mack Reminds Us It's Okay to Be "Only Human"

Ryan Mack Reminds Us It's Okay to Be "Only Human"
February 15, 2022 "Everybody can fall down and everyone can make mistakes but we will get back up."
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
ryan mack
only human
Dove Cameron Embraces Her Role as Femme Fatale on "Boyfriend"

Dove Cameron Embraces Her Role as Femme Fatale on "Boyfriend"
February 14, 2022 Dove delivers a Valentine's Day anthem with a little bite.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
boyfriend
dove cameron
Clubhouse Sets Boundaries and Rebuilds on New Double Single Release

Clubhouse Sets Boundaries and Rebuilds on New Double Single Release
February 11, 2022 Clubhouse's latest goes straight for the heartstrings.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
indie
indie pop
clubhouse
dance on my heart
cold december
Kiana V Crafts the Perfect  Valentine's Day Vibe With "Heartbeat on Me"  [Q&A]

Kiana V Crafts the Perfect  Valentine's Day Vibe With "Heartbeat on Me"  [Q&A]
February 11, 2022 "Heartbeat on Me" is an infectious, love-filled romp.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
pop
interview
R&B
kiana v
heartbeat on me
Claire Rosinkranz Breaks Free on "i h8 that i still feel bad for u"

Claire Rosinkranz Breaks Free on "i h8 that i still feel bad for u"
February 11, 2022 Have you ever found yourself struggling to fully move on? This is the song for u.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
claire rosinkranz
i h8 that i still feel bad for u
We Can't Help But "Dance" to the New Jay Safari

We Can't Help But "Dance" to the New Jay Safari
February 11, 2022 "Dance" is the feel-good party track everyone needs to heat up the dancefloor.
Author: Arielle Lana LeJarde
soul
pop
R&B
dance
jay safari
Alexander 23's  "Hate Me If It Helps" Is a Heart-Rending Search For Closure

Alexander 23's  "Hate Me If It Helps" Is a Heart-Rending Search For Closure
February 10, 2022 "Hate Me If It Helps" is a maelstrom of lingering feelings, words left unsaid.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
alexander 23
hate me if it helps
Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]

Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]
February 9, 2022 Only two songs into her career and Sophia has all the hallmarks of a seasoned pop veteran.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
sophia alexa
hit and run
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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