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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
Cafuné Didn't Seek Out Viral Fame But They're Welcoming What Comes Next With Open Arms [Q&A]
March 15, 2023
"Once you put out a piece of music, it doesn’t belong to you anymore. We live and die by that as artists."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Eloise’s “Drunk on a Flight” Feels Like a Sunday Morning Reflection
January 20, 2023
“Drunk on a Flight” is the perfect blend of subtle pop and laidback jazz.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
50Landing Creates His Own Futuristic Pop Lane on "please don't wait"
May 19, 2020
"50Landing effortlessly incorporates traditional pop styles with the production and song structure of the future."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Tai Verdes Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'TV'
May 20, 2021
With his debut album, Verdes cements himself as so much more than a passing viral hitmaker.
Author:
Ruby Scott
little luna's "shift & go" Is a Mesmerizing Debut
October 2, 2020
Here we are at last, gifted with the beautifully mesmerizing debut single "shift & go" from new Alt-pop artist, little luna.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Ashnikko Is Sick and Tired of Being Society's Perfect "Cheerleader"
July 31, 2023
"It's commentary on the need to be fuckable to be commercially viable, and I really do feel that pressure."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Joel Blackmon is Earnest and Honest on "Morning"
June 24, 2020
Blackmon's vibrant harmonies and near-tears romantic lyricism will make him an instant favorite for those needing musical accompaniment to their summer love quests.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tate McRae and Ali Gatie Pour Out Heartbreak in Melancholic Video for "Lie to Me"
October 16, 2020
Tate McRae and Ali Gatie have collaborated on a new song lamenting the heartbreak of a relationship betrayed.
Author:
Rachel Lai
SG Lewis and Clairo's New Collaboration Is Anything but a "Throwaway"
March 15, 2019
For all of us who simply could not get enough of SG Lewis and Clairo after their original collaboration.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ALUS Puts a Sexual Twist on Willy Wonka in "Cherry" Video [Premiere]
November 4, 2019
"'Cherry' is a women's anthem for creating that fantasy world of desire."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul