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Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"
September 24, 2021
"Let Me Not" rushes forward with a frenetic, infectious energy.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021
This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author:
Taylor Schutt
L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife
BLACKSTARKIDS Say "All Cops Are Bastards*" on Explosive New Single
September 23, 2021
"All Cops Are Bastards*" is punk in its truest form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021
Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ROLE MODEL Dreams Up an Irresistible Femme Fatale on "death wish"
September 22, 2021
"I wanted to create this intimidating, powerful, female character to represent that desire we have for things we know aren't good for us."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
midwxst Is 'Back in Action'
September 22, 2021
<i>Back in Action</i> sees midwxst leveraging everything from digicore, hip-hop, and hyperpop to deliver a controlled bout of chaos.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
FACESOUL Announces Debut Project 'YSRA' With the Captivating "All I Need"
September 22, 2021
FACESOUL's music is akin to spiritual healing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Elevator Encounter That Sparked a New Music Genre
February 26, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we explore the legacy of Gamble and Huff, the progenitors of Philly Soul.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KILLBOY Flexes Her Musical Dexterity on "U + ME"
January 11, 2021
As much as KILLBOY is otherworldly, she too can be smitten by the earthly pleasures of love and lust, hence the subject of her most recent single "U + ME."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Worship at the Pop Altar of Bickle's 'Biblickle'
June 8, 2023
Bickle is proving himself a left-field pop purveyor.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
Chrissy Invites Us Into Her Healing Process in “Feminine Feelings" [Premiere]
July 12, 2023
"I wrote it during a time when I was in therapy, learning to face the things in my life that scared me instead of running from them.”
Author:
Joey Legittino
BENEE Channels an Adorable, Slimey Muse For "Snail"
August 11, 2020
BENEE's latest piece of pop-flavored escapism arrived at just the perfect time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
TyFontaine Is a Star in the Making on "Delectable"
October 14, 2020
DMV rapper TyFontaine's energy is unmatched on any track he hops on and delectable is no different.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Karnaval Blues Offers A Sip of His R&B-Infused Electronica with "Forget"
March 15, 2019
Karnaval Blues is the newest addition to independent label Mind of A Genius, which also covers THEY., Gallant and ZHU.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo