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Berel's Thirteenth Floor' Is a Silky Smooth Ode to Falling In (and Out) of Love
October 15, 2019
Berel's voice is the sonic personification of cashmere.
Author:
Precious Kato
MorMor Shares an Eye-Opening Perspective on Love in "Won't Let You"
October 14, 2019
MorMor whisks listeners down a melancholic tunnel of love in a track that is nothing short of haunting.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Winona Oak's "Let Me Know" Is an Effervescent Ode to Young Love
October 14, 2019
Winona Oak's sensationalized themes of love and heartbreak are evocative of Lana Del Rey's trailblazing sound of the late-2000's.
Author:
Emily Bird
Francesco Yates Is the Epitome of Artistic Growth
October 14, 2019
Meet the Pharrell-cosigned artist.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
88rising's 'Head In The Clouds II' Is the Crew Album of the Decade
October 14, 2019
The collective of artists and creatives is nothing short of revolutionary.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
A R I Z O N A's 'ASYLUM' Is a Collection of Electro-Pop Bangers Advocating for Mental Health
October 14, 2019
"The pressure of following up... making sure we don't alienate our fanbase while creating something new and fresh - the classic sophomore album dilemma."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
88rising, Nilüfer Yanya, ROLE MODEL, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 11, 2019
88rising's new album is here. Check it and all the best new music out in this week's playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Destiny Rogers Adds to Her Growing Collection of Bops With "Lo Lo"
October 11, 2019
Destiny Rogers links up with Bay-Area rappers P-Lo & Guapdad 4000 for a new song.
Author:
Emily Bird
Dylan Bernard's "Higher" Is a Breathtaking Ode to Music Itself
October 11, 2019
"For me, this song is about the way music and songwriting makes me feel..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
DWY's "BMX" Is the Ethereal Vibe We Need
October 11, 2019
DWY's"BMX" puts us in a mood, a good one.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Moby Rich Delivers an Anthem for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Like a "Loser"
October 11, 2019
"No one is remembered for just blending in. Be unapologetically you, forget what's 'cool.'"
Author:
Precious Kato
Troi Irons Is Spearheading a Musical Revolution
October 10, 2019
"I stopped caring about whether or not I was gonna be successful."
Author:
Bianca Brown
The Wombats' Matthew Murphy on Picasso, "Black Mirror," and Solo Project, Love Fame Tragedy [Q&A]
October 10, 2019
"I just feel like happiness and sadness are really conducive to creativity, but happiness even more..."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Raveena's "Petal" Video Sees an R&B Artist Amidst a Superbloom
October 10, 2019
Raveena is nothing short of euphoric.
Author:
Precious Kato
We Flew to Lollapalooza to Ask Artists the Last Time They Cried
October 10, 2019
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day and is there anything more cathartic than a good cry?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Garćons Shares 5 Funkadelic Influences That Inspired 'Be Human'
October 10, 2019
Frank Ocean, Herbie Hancock, Fela Kuti, and more.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 10, 2019
Luna Aura is cutting as she is cunning.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime
October 9, 2019
UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Girl Ultra Is Everything Contemporary R&B and Your Playlist Needs
October 9, 2019
Girl Ultra wants to revitalize Mexico's entire music scene.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Joy Oladokun Demands Truth From the Unspoken in "Blink Twice" [PREMIERE]
October 9, 2019
Oladokun explores the unsavory mess of "situationships" in heartbreaking fashion.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Alexander 23 - "Sad" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 8, 2019
Alexander 23 is just the thing your playlist needs.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander Mack Is Back With a Bop for the "Bachelors" [PREMIERE]
October 8, 2019
Alexander Mack is back with something for the bachelors. Listen now.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Hardcastle Shares "Mundane" and an Honest Look at Life on the Road [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
October 8, 2019
If there's one thing we can learn from the Nashville-based band Hardcastle, it's that when we stay true to ourselves, we shall surely prosper.
Author:
Bianca Brown
NASAYA and Tim Atlas' "PLASTIC STRAW" Is an Ode to Sea Turtles and Parting Ways [PREMIERE]
October 8, 2019
'Cause the world needs more plastic straws of solely the sonic variety.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author:
Brady Moses
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
The Top 21 Artists to Watch in 2020
January 22, 2020
Say hi to the Ones To Watch class of 2020.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Underscores Is a Hyperpop Legend in the Making
March 10, 2022
"The ultimate goal is to turn people off, then win them back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Meet DOMi & JD BECK, the Kindred Spirits Heralding a New Wave of Jazz
August 10, 2022
The Anderson .Paak co-signed duo is taking the jazz world by storm.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Artists on Their Favorite and Least Favorite Animal Crossing Villagers
April 30, 2020
From BENEE to mxmtoon, we learn that not all Animal Crossing villagers are created equally.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
16 Black Artists You Should Listen to This Black History Month (And Every Month)
February 9, 2022
Black artists have and always will shape the music landscape across every genre imaginable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
10 K-Pop Groups You Need to Be Stanning Right Now [ONES TO KNOW]
May 22, 2019
There are no two ways about it; K-pop is on the brink of world domination.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary