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torr Delivers "selfdestruct," a Heart-Racing Lovesick Stunner
January 7, 2022
"I wanted to make a super cute and danceable song about having a crush but also write about the not-so-cute part about crushes."
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express
January 7, 2022
Eric Nam's artist journey has been just that, a journey, one rife with unexpected twists and turns.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Royal & The Serpent Laments a Taste For Everything Toxic on "Phuckboi Rejects"
January 7, 2022
An ode to the hopeless addiction to the worst type of boys, the "Bleached hair/Puff Bar/Couldn't win in a fight" brand of narcissist.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Montell Fish's "and i'd go a thousand miles" Is a Track Worth Going the Distance For
January 7, 2022
Montell's music is how sitting by a campfire on a perfect autumn night feels.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
ASTN Is as Good as Gold
January 5, 2022
ASTN is an artist that just has a way with music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Meet Wet Leg, the UK Breakout Act Wielding Biting Wordplay and Deadpan Delivery
January 4, 2022
Listening to Wet Leg feels equal parts cathartic and exhilarating.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Best of 2021, According to the Ones to Watch Staff
December 27, 2021
This is 2021, as we experienced it.
Author:
Staff
Sadie Jean Wears Her Heartbreak on Her Sleeve on the Viral "WYD Now?"
December 24, 2021
"WYD Now?" forces listeners to reflect on their own personal journies of love and heartbreak.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of 'Neon Angel' [Q&A]
December 17, 2021
<i>Neon Angel</i> is a celebration of love and all of its contours.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Surfaces Prescribe a Dose of Hope and Euphoric Bliss in 'Horizons'
March 2, 2020
Surfaces' music arrives as the encapsulation of carefree summer days.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
The Dismissal of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" as Country Speaks to a Larger Issue in Music
March 30, 2019
This is bigger than a country music problem; this is a music problem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sadie Jean Finds Her Self-Worth in New Single "Just Because"
May 8, 2023
"It's okay to miss someone who hurt you and to want to call someone you know you should probably never speak to again."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sorry Mom Want to Grow Out of Their ‘babyface’ in Debut LP | THE NOISE
May 15, 2023
Punk trio Sorry Mom have finally released their long-awaited debut album 'babyface' and it was well worth the wait. The twelve-track body of work is an emotional rollercoaster ride with relatable tracks that touch on a variety of complex topics like complicated parent-child relationships and the highs and lows of growing up in a way that finds the band wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI Lets Her Inner Child Run Free in "whatever u like"
May 2, 2022
"whatever u like" is the perfect soundtrack for sunnier days and minimal responsibility.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Raveena Dedicates a Blissfully Soulful Ballad to Her "Mama" This Mother's Day
May 12, 2019
Raveena is celebrating this Mother's Day by dedicating a special ballad to her personal inspiration.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut
November 8, 2019
Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Kaash Paige Honors Eight Years of "Thinkin Bout You" With "Frank Ocean"
April 17, 2020
Paige not only delivers a dreamlike ode to "Thinkin Bout You" but cements her place in tomorrow's R&B landscape.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NoMBe's 'They Might've Even Loved Me (Re:Imagination)' Is Brilliantly Ambitious
March 6, 2019
Featuring everyone from Skott, Thutmose, slenderbodies, RAC, to Transviolet, NoMBe has reworked his debut spectacularly.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Freya Ridings' "Castles" Music Video Is A Monochrome Masterpiece
July 10, 2019
The utter strength of her empowering melody seems to draw her skywards, symbolizing her ability to rise from the ashes of a destructive relationship.
Author:
Miranda Hyman