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Earthquake Lights Take You to Space in “Another Star”
July 14, 2022
Inspired by the Voyager spacecraft, the five-piece indie rock outfit blasts us away.
Author:
Joe Beer
Ella Jane is Unapologetically, Authentically Herself in “Party Trick”
July 14, 2022
"'Party Trick' reminded me just why I write songs."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Briston Maroney Unveils the Stirring “Paradise,” Announces Paradise Festival
July 12, 2022
"Paradise" is the sonic definition of carpe diem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
merci, mercy's "Black Cloud" Has an Infectious Silver Lining
July 12, 2022
Ironically enough, "Black Cloud" could end up being your song of the summer.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Fred Again.. Lets Loose in the Absolutlely Wild “Jungle,” Invites Rico Nasty For Remix
July 12, 2022
Produced alongside Kieran Hebden (Four Tet), "Jungle" sees Fred Again.. in the midst of a dancefloor in full swing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Miller Blue Is Ready to Be His Own Best Friend [Q&A]
July 11, 2022
"Trust your heart, it’s the most powerful thing you have."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cuco's "Aura" Is a Hypnotic Bilingual Love Letter
July 11, 2022
"Aura" captures the magic of a love so powerful that it simply can’t be expressed in a single language.
Author:
Dillon Stave
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'
July 8, 2022
dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
"Skywalker" Is Oliver Malcolm's Most Personal Song to Date
March 19, 2021
The lyrics to Oliver Malcolm's "Skywalker" are honest about feeling lonely, which we've all experienced this past year.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]
May 20, 2021
Through a tumultuous breakup, apartment fire, and the loss of a dear friend, Leng interprets moments of despair into blissful sonic form.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Boon Acknowledges the Error of His Ways With "Somebody Else" [Premiere]
September 7, 2021
"I love the irony of having an anthem about being a horrible person."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Thavoron Comes of Age in "18"
April 27, 2022
Thavoron writes the words every tired heart has longed to speak.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author:
DJ Connor
Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]
September 13, 2022
How old denim, Jeff Buckley, summer's end, Hanya Yanagihara, and more informed young friend's latest emphmeral project.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sam Short's “Taste It” Is a Tantalizing Pop Slowburn
October 28, 2022
"This is the most honest song I’ve ever written. It epitomizes my very first heartbreak."
Author:
DJ Connor
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
November 2, 2022
From Blu DeTiger to Dora Jar, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
All FRENSHIP and Lauren Sanderson Want You to Do Is "Try"
November 1, 2021
Try" is a perfect example of FRENSHIP's clear craft.
Author:
DJ Connor
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