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The Backfires' "Song 55" Is an Electrifying Attack on Capitalism
October 19, 2021
"People give up their passions and loves, move to cities they don't like, and sit at desks that drain their souls."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
"I hope people get some sense of peace, or wonder, or joy out of it."
Author:
DJ Connor
Yen Strange Faces Her Past in the Haunting "Go Away"
October 18, 2021
The Sydney-via-Moruya delivers a dark pop offering perfectly fit for the season.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me' Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021
The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
Author:
Carter Fife
ToBy's Debut Album 'L'esprit' Is an Introspective and Multifaceted Journey
October 18, 2021
L'esprit is a project that is simultaneously cohesive and unrestrained in its omnivorous artistic direction.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sam MacPherson Pours His Heart Into His Debut EP 'Songs for Sam'
October 18, 2021
"Sometimes you write music because you want to and sometimes you write music because you have to."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author:
Carter Fife
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author:
EJ Saftner
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Augustine Takes Us on a Whirlwind of Emotion on "Prom"
February 2, 2021
In the most beautiful mess of emotion, Swedish DIY artist, Augustine, releases a bucket of passion into his first single of the year "Prom."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Avery Lynch Walks Us Through 'The Kids Table,' Track By Track
August 24, 2022
'The Kids Table' sees the rising singer-songwriter search out new emotional highs and lows.
Author:
Ruby Scott / Avery Lynch
Deaton Chris Anthony, Clairo, and Coco & Clair Clair Take a VHS-Era Joyride in "RACECAR" Video
October 7, 2019
Clairo and Deaton Chris Anthony have followed up the critical praise of 'Immunity' with a heart-racing joyride.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
Lewis Capaldi Reflects in "Before You Go," His Most Personal Tune to Date
November 19, 2019
Capaldi has come a long way since playing shows at pubs.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Des Rocs - "Let Me Live / Let Me Die" | Live From The Rooftop
February 21, 2019
The grand, near-holy image of rock and roll bleeds forth from every inch of Des Rocs.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Maggie Lindemann's "Friends Go" Video Is Explosive, Literally
May 29, 2019
Pop and ska clash to explosive effect in Lindemann's latest visual feat.
Author:
Jess Myers
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing
April 27, 2020
Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Royal & the Serpent Introduces Herself to 2020 With "MMXX"
January 13, 2020
As the new decade begins, Royal & the Serpent is declaring 2020 her best year yet.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul