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Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Claire Rosinkranz's '6 Of A Billion' Is a Sonic Playground For the Rapidly Rising Star
July 9, 2021
<i>6 Of A Billion</i> is a testament to the ever-evolving range to be found in the next generation of pop stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired 'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021
<i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author:
Tyler Borland
FRENSHIP Previews Their Debut Album With the Captivating "Keep You Close"
April 24, 2019
FRENSHIP returns with yet another breathtaking number.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charlotte OC - "Better Off On My Own" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
May 30, 2019
Charlotte OC is a one-woman force to behold.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
glaive Cements Himself as Hyperpop's Next Star With "eyesore"
November 15, 2020
The 15-year-old artist is already carving out an impressive discography, having released eight songs in 2020 alone.
Author:
Ruby Scott
DWLLRS Release Emotive Self-Directed Music Video for "You"
March 19, 2021
DWLLRS' recent single "You" is an emotive and self-reflective ballad that finally comes with an accompanying video.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Author:
Georgie Wright
Wallice 'Off the Rails' Is the Timeless Soundtrack to Your Aimless Years
June 8, 2021
Whether you're an aimless teen or in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, Wallice's debut EP finds a way to strike close to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
BETWEEN FRIENDS Captures the Nostalgic Joy of Summer in “Smiley”
June 30, 2023
“Smiley” feels almost designed to put a smile on your face.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
INTRN Revels In Vulnerability, Unravelling the "Seams" of First Love Lost
September 2, 2020
In his latest single, "Seams," INTRN confronts his post-breakup demons head on.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Alix Page's "Frank" Reflects on Love and Loss
January 4, 2021
Inspired by the imagery and themes from Frank Ocean's "White Ferrari," "Frank" sees Alix Page building her own narrative recounting a missed opportunity between herself and a romantic interest.
Author:
Carter Fife