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Who is renforshort?

Who is renforshort?
March 31, 2022 What is ren short for?
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
who is
renforshort
made for you
Youth Fountain Remind Us Of What's Important With Pop-Punk Gem 'Keepsakes & Reminders' [Q&A]

Youth Fountain Remind Us Of What's Important With Pop-Punk Gem 'Keepsakes & Reminders' [Q&A]
March 31, 2022 Amid pop-punk's most recent revival, it's important not to lose focus of Canadian noisemakers Youth Fountain.
Author: Moe Horta
The Noise
Pop-Punk
Pure Noise Records
Youth Fountain
Keepsakes & Reminders
THE BLSSM Steals a Small Moment of Joy in "NOT TODAY," Announces Sophomore EP

THE BLSSM Steals a Small Moment of Joy in "NOT TODAY," Announces Sophomore EP
March 31, 2022 "'NOT TODAY' echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
alternative
indie rock
anti pop
the blssm
not today
pure energy
aldn Finds Himself Unable to "sink" Into Love, Announces New EP  'Good Grief'

aldn Finds Himself Unable to "sink" Into Love, Announces New EP  'Good Grief'
March 30, 2022 aldn delivers an intoxicating amalgamation of alternative influences and futuristic intent.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
hyperpop
good grief
aldn
sink
CARR Drives Her Ex Insane in  "Sarasota"  [Q&A]

CARR Drives Her Ex Insane in  "Sarasota"  [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 Don't fuck with CARR.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
indie pop
carr
sarasota
Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet  [Q&A]

Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet  [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "I can tell I really love someone when something we go through together inspires a banger."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
cavetown
indie pop
beabadoobee
fall in love with a girl
Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]

Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
R&B
Soul
rena
holding my breath
Wallows'  'Tell Me That It's Over' Chronicles  Words Said and Left Unsaid

Wallows'  'Tell Me That It's Over' Chronicles  Words Said and Left Unsaid
March 29, 2022 The eclectic sophomore effort sees the indie rock band branching out to explore new sonic and emotional territory.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
wallows
indie rock
album reviews
alternative pop
tell me that its over
Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game

Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game
March 29, 2022 The alternative K-rap outfit thrives on the idea of creating something new, fun, and chaotic.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
k-pop
1300
rocksta
foreign language
k-rap
Lous and The Yakuza Is Back and Better Than Ever With "Kisé"

Lous and The Yakuza Is Back and Better Than Ever With "Kisé"
March 29, 2022 "Kisé" explores the folly and passion of love and reestablishes Yakuza as an artistic force to be reckoned with.
Author: Michelle Dalarossa
rap
hip hop
lous and the yakuza
kise
Yeat Cements Himself as Rap's Next Wave With  '2 Alivë'

Yeat Cements Himself as Rap's Next Wave With  '2 Alivë'
February 18, 2022 Yëat is thë rësult of contëmporary hip-hop's synthësis and subsëquënt mutation.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
album reviews
yeat
yëat
2 alive
Opera, Screamo, Rap, Rock - Have it All With Jasiah

Opera, Screamo, Rap, Rock - Have it All With Jasiah
March 16, 2020 Jasiah's proving to be the next big star to emerge out of the Gen Z music scene & one you should keep your eyes on.
Author: Emily Smith
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
rock
jasiah
screamo
opera
merci, mercy Holds Nothing Back in Her Debut Single "Fucked Myself Up"

merci, mercy Holds Nothing Back in Her Debut Single "Fucked Myself Up"
March 6, 2020 "'Fucked Myself Up' is about dependence on alcohol, it gave me the confidence to be able to talk to people."
Author: Emily Smith
pop
indie pop
anti pop
merci mercy
fucked myself up
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]

BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019 "I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
BAUM
fuckboy
Deb Never's  "Ugly" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Been in a Toxic Relationship

Deb Never's  "Ugly" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Been in a Toxic Relationship
May 29, 2019 Never is an openly queer Asian-American making waves in the punk-meets-emo-meets-rap realm.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
indie
hip hop
emo
deb never
ugly
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 6, 2019 Welcome to Bane's World, a place of dreamy musings and bedroom pop.
Author: Asal Shahindoust
new artist discovery
pop
indie
bedroom pop
bane's world
WILD Will Cure Any Bad Day With Their New Single, "It Only Gets Better" [PREMIERE]

WILD Will Cure Any Bad Day With Their New Single, "It Only Gets Better" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019 Another feel-good anthem by indie-pop trio WILD.
Author: Kelly Itatani
pop
folk
indie
wild
it only gets better
Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"

Kim Petras Has a Fun Night Out in  "Blow It All"
May 10, 2019 + Catch the pop princess on tour this summer.
Author: Alyssa Yung
r&b
pop
kim petras
blow it all
Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap

Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap
April 7, 2020 Zaia is conveying complex ideas in infectious refrains and melodies.
Author: Tyler Borland
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
zaia
reset
demons
Bakar Ponders an Ideal  Future on  "NW3" Ahead of Debut Album

Bakar Ponders an Ideal  Future on  "NW3" Ahead of Debut Album
February 2, 2022 Bakar, in all aspects, represents a new class of artistry.
Author: Holly Alvarado
soul
alternative
nobody's home
bakar
nw3

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