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Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]

Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]
January 19, 2022 "I could write and sing whatever I wanted to, and it didn't matter what I looked like or where I came from. That was freeing."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
R&B
erika tham
shhh
Griff and Sigrid Make For a Perfect Match on "Head on Fire"

Griff and Sigrid Make For a Perfect Match on "Head on Fire"
January 19, 2022 "Head on Fire" is everything you could want from a Griff and Sigrid song, and then some.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
sigrid
griff
head on fire
Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]

Anna Shoemaker Burns It All Down on "Everything Is Fine" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022 "You're the only one who can ruin your life."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
anna shoemaker
everything is fine
Peter McPoland's "String Lights" Is Painstakingly Beautiful

Peter McPoland's "String Lights" Is Painstakingly Beautiful
January 17, 2022 McPoland is as heartfelt and raw as ever.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
pop
folk
peter mcpoland
string lights
slow down
Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]

Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]
January 13, 2022 "You still have to eat after Elton John tells you he likes your music. You still have to pay your bills."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
red bull
jake wesley rogers
red bull soundclash
Renao Makes a Momentous Introduction With His Debut Single "Nobody"

Renao Makes a Momentous Introduction With His Debut Single "Nobody"
January 12, 2022 Renao's music is in no way confined to the London bedroom in which he makes it.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
renao
nobody
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
Oscar Anton Gives Us a Taste of Summer Love With "postcard from Milan"

Oscar Anton Gives Us a Taste of Summer Love With "postcard from Milan"
January 10, 2022 Listening to Anton feels like FaceTiming your best friend who is on the opposite side of the globe.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
new artist discovery
pop
indie
indie pop
album reviews
oscar anton
postcard from milan
cheerios
torr Delivers "selfdestruct," a Heart-Racing Lovesick Stunner

torr Delivers "selfdestruct," a Heart-Racing Lovesick Stunner
January 7, 2022 "I wanted to make a super cute and danceable song about having a crush but also write about the not-so-cute part about crushes."
Author: Arielle Lana LeJarde
pop
hyperpop
torr
selfdestruct
Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express

Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express
January 7, 2022 Eric Nam's artist journey has been just that, a journey, one rife with unexpected twists and turns.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
eric nam
there and back again
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
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
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
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

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