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The Backfires' "Song 55" Is an Electrifying Attack on Capitalism

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]

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
r&b
Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]

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"

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
pop
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me'  Is Unironically One of the Year's Best

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
rap
ToBy's Debut Album 'L'esprit' Is an Introspective and Multifaceted Journey

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
rap
Sam MacPherson Pours His Heart Into His Debut EP 'Songs for Sam'

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]

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
pop
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the  Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]

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
pop
FINNEAS'  Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record

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
pop