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Yen Strange Faces Her Past in the Haunting "Go Away"
October 18, 2021
The Sydney-via-Moruya delivers a dark pop offering perfectly fit for the season.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author:
Carter Fife
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author:
EJ Saftner
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"
October 15, 2021
"Maybe" is a sonic expanse that speaks to the incalculable difference between emotions set free and held close to the chest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
PinkPantheress' 'to hell with it' Is a Euphoric and Wistful Glimpse Into Her World
October 15, 2021
<i>to hell with it</i> is evidence that while PinkPantheress' sound may be distinctive, in no way is it one-dimensional.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Palmaria Explore Climate Change and Self-Empowerment on 'Crystallize'
October 14, 2021
<i>Crystallize</i> allows you to wander into undiscovered areas, only to exit the other end with a newfound appreciation for our life on this planet.
Author:
Joe Beer
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Juliana Maria Makes a Bold Introduction With the Infectious "loverboy"
October 13, 2021
"Loverboy" embodies a playful flirtation.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Ben Kessler and the Complicated Friendship of "Just Wanna Be Your Friend"
April 30, 2020
"This tune is a reminder to get out of my own way."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Ananya Birla Shares 5 Artists Helping Her Change Indian Music Stereotypes [TABLES TURNED]
March 5, 2019
Birla is the first Indian born-and-raised artist to go platinum with an English track in India.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Ahead of Tour, Ashe Proudly Dismantles Toxic Relationships With 'Moral of the Story: Chapter 2′
August 9, 2019
"When I was married, I was broken...I wrote it to dismantle the marriage I was in and with hopes of dismantling other people's toxic relationships."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lana Del Rey Brings Out Matt Maeson to Perform "Hallucinogenics"
November 18, 2019
The collaboration we never knew we so desperately needed.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
4EVR MICHAEL Uniquely Bridges Pop and Trap on His Debut, "NORTHFACE"
May 26, 2020
On "NORTHFACE," 4EVR MICHAEL pushes boundaries and builds upon his foundation by incorporating pop elements in new and exciting ways.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Meet The Let Go, the Indie Pop Duo Capturing All Your Lingering Feelings
March 22, 2022
The Let Go is the perfect duo for anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "I wish I could <i>delete my feelings</i>."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nessa Barrett Embraces Her Intrusive Thoughts in "BANG BANG!"
February 21, 2023
"The song was written about my borderline personality rage."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Max Leone Reminds Us Life Is Too Short to Be "Cautious"
February 27, 2020
"Cautious" is very much a "cautionary tale."
Author:
Emily Smith
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman