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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
St. Panther Mourns With A Tinge of Savory-Sweet Hope on "These Days"
June 23, 2020
A jazz-infused, down-tempo ballad inspired by the sudden passing of a friend, she muses on moving forward in life from loss in a raspy, mesmerizing tone strikingly unique to her.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Hojean Gets Personal on "Hookup Culture"
June 22, 2020
Hojean can't do no "Hookup Culture"
Author:
Joey Legittino
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
rum.gold's "Fix Me" Showcases His Distinctly Beautiful Voice
June 19, 2020
rum.gold's distinctly beautiful voice has the stopping power of a shotgun.
Author:
Malc.
Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
Author:
Malc.
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sirens of Lesbos Take Us on a Mental Journey With "How Many Miles" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
"How Many Miles" is the perfect soundtrack for your mental journey; a glimpse of heeded optimism with vibrant, visual lyrics and a retro melange of family sitcom sounds that make you want to start out on a journey despite the limitations.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tessa Kaye Battles Anxiety on "You Know Who You Are and I Hate You" [Premiere]
November 18, 2020
Tessa Kaye provides us with a highly relatable track detailing her everyday struggles.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Unusual Demont Surpasses Expectations on His New Single "Pine"
February 3, 2021
With his sophomore single "Pine," Unusual Demont surpasses expectations and shows just how consistent of an artist he is.
Author:
Tyler Borland
"Story of My Life" Sees Ant Clemons Reflecting on the Journey of a Lifetime
March 31, 2021
"Story of My Life" is a beautiful meditation on change and progress that looks to the past in order to move forward.
Author:
Carter Fife
Rhye Rediscovers His Undying Love for Atmospheric Pianos with "Needed"
May 3, 2019
"It's about that deeper yearning to be needed by someone you love, to feel that sense of purpose."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
MICHELLE Has No "EXPIRATION DATE"
January 5, 2022
They say all good things must come to an end, but long live MICHELLE's effortless groove.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Siena Bjà¸rn's "Indigo" Is a Reminder That it Takes Two to Tango [Premiere]
May 28, 2021
"Indigo" shows us that as much as we want to blame the other person, we also play a part in our own suffering.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Dyna Edyne Is Living Her Best Life in "The Dome" Video
October 15, 2021
Dyna's latest effort is an infectious ode to taking care of your body, mind, and spirit.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dreamer Isioma Embarks on an Intergalactic Journey Inward in "Fuck Tha World"
January 13, 2023
'Fuck Tha World’ touches on the existentialism of life and freedom.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Lisa Remar Craves Love After a Long Wait in “WOKE UP EARLY”
May 9, 2023
"WOKE UP EARLY” narrates the eagerness for love after reflective isolation
Author:
Chloe Liz
Listening to Brendan Bennett's New Single Won't Be "Wasted Time"
March 25, 2019
Bennett has carved out a niche within pop for his sound, and it's a little bit electronic, a little bit hip hop but it's mostly just addicting.
Author:
Anna Scholfield