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AVIV Seeks Outside Validation on "love of your life"

AVIV Seeks Outside Validation on "love of your life"
September 24, 2021 "love of your life" speaks to the intoxicating nature of young love.
Author: Chloe Liz
singer songwriter
pop
aviv
love of your life
Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"

Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"
September 24, 2021 "Let Me Not" rushes forward with a frenetic, infectious energy.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
hollis
let me not
Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album

Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021 This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author: Taylor Schutt
singer songwriter
pop
country
kacey musgraves
album reviews
star-crossed
star crossed
L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'

L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021 L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
new artist discovery
pop
album reviews
l devine
near life experience part two
'Montero'  Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire

'Montero'  Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021 Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
hip hop
album reviews
lil nas x
montero
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?

Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021 Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
lollapalooza
indie pop
peach tree rascals
who is
ROLE MODEL Dreams Up an Irresistible Femme Fatale on "death wish"

ROLE MODEL Dreams Up an Irresistible Femme Fatale on "death wish"
September 22, 2021 "I wanted to create this intimidating, powerful, female character to represent that desire we have for things we know aren't good for us."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
role model
dark pop
death wish
goodboy noah Delivers a Sensual Pop-R&B Stunner With "Hit N' Run"

goodboy noah Delivers a Sensual Pop-R&B Stunner With "Hit N' Run"
September 17, 2021 goodboy noah is making waves across TIkTok and more.
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
goodboy noah
hit n run
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For

Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021 'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author: Jolene Latimer
singer songwriter
pop
aaron taos
album reviews
closure and campari
Meet Stef, the Nashville Artist Casting a Spell With Her Dark Pop Sound

Meet Stef, the Nashville Artist Casting a Spell With Her Dark Pop Sound
September 16, 2021 When it comes to talent, Nashville's Stef is nothing short of a magician.
Author: Joe Beer
new artist discovery
pop
alternative pop
stef
sicc
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
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
Amilli's Soulful Voice  Soothes in Suspenseful "Die for You" Visual [PREMIERE]

Amilli's Soulful Voice  Soothes in Suspenseful "Die for You" Visual [PREMIERE]
September 11, 2019 A sort of crime drama scored by a smooth love song is surely a thrilling twist.  
Author: Precious Kato
soul
pop
amilli
die for you
Georgia Ku Gets Emotional in The Stripped Down  "What Do I Do" Visual [PREMIERE]

Georgia Ku Gets Emotional in The Stripped Down  "What Do I Do" Visual [PREMIERE]
September 19, 2019 "We wanted to really capture the emotion of the lyrics and melody both audibly and visually."
Author: Precious Kato
singer songwriter
pop
electronic
what do i do
georgia ku
Iceland's Và¶k Brings Us Addictive Electro-Pop Masterpiece "Erase You" [PREMIERE]

Iceland's Và¶k Brings Us Addictive Electro-Pop Masterpiece "Erase You" [PREMIERE]
January 11, 2019 "'Erase You' is a song about a person who pushed me off the edge to a point when all I wanted to do was to erase them from my life."
Author: Kayla Hefter
pop
vok
erase you
Take the Road Less Traveled with Mark Diamond's Synthy "Road"

Take the Road Less Traveled with Mark Diamond's Synthy "Road"
February 8, 2019 The 25-year-old has been stockpiling radio-ready tracks for our impatient ears, and "Road" is the newest taste of this secret collection.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
mark diamond
singer songwriter
pop
indie
road
Your Smith Soundtracks the Best Day of Her Life in "In Between Plans"

Your Smith Soundtracks the Best Day of Her Life in "In Between Plans"
July 25, 2019 Driven by effervescent synths and a restless drum beat, this indie anthem mirrors the cathartic experience of shouting into a massive canyon.
Author: Brady Moses
singer songwriter
pop
indie
indie pop
your smith
caroline smith
in between plans
flor Plays Never Have I Ever With White Claw

flor Plays Never Have I Ever With White Claw
September 16, 2019 Catch flor on their Ones To Watch - presented tour NOW!
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
flor
white claw
never have i ever
Peach Tree Rascals' "C'est La Vie" Is an Effervescent Sonic Departure

Peach Tree Rascals' "C'est La Vie" Is an Effervescent Sonic Departure
October 25, 2022 Our favorite Bay Area collective returns with a lovelorn number.
Author: Dillon Stave
pop
indie
indie rock
anti pop
peach tree rascals
c'est la vie
Nick Wagen’s “I Want Your Love” Is This Summer’s Heartache Anthem

Nick Wagen’s “I Want Your Love” Is This Summer’s Heartache Anthem
May 15, 2023 Working on this summer’s hand-out-the-window, road-trip-to-the-beach playlist?
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
nick wagen
i want your love

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