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The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]
August 25, 2021
"We never expected Motel 7 to even be a thing and here we are."
Author:
EJ Saftner
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Author:
Carter Fife
Khamari on His 'Eldorado' EP, Creative Process, and What's Next [Q&A]
October 24, 2020
Khamari has been one of the most consistent new acts of the year.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Gia Woods Delves into a Dangerous Infatuation in "Feel It" Video [Q&A + PREMIERE]
July 8, 2019
In celebration of the new release, we sat down with Gia Woods to talk about her original inspirations, her passion for authenticity, and the creative direction behind her new video.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Vancouver Sleep Clinic's Latest Is a "Bad Dream" You Won't Want to Wake From
July 23, 2019
The lead single from Vancouver Sleep Clinic's sophomore album is a deep-dive into his haunting artistry.
Author:
Jess Myers
Janna Jamison Invites You to Let Go on Debut EP 'The Pulling My Clothes'
November 4, 2021
<i>The Pulling My Clothes</i> reflects a songwriter and performer with wisdom beyond her years.
Author:
Carter Fife
Who Is Maggie Lindemann?
May 4, 2022
Meet Maggie Lindemann, the rising pop-punk star with a stadium-ready edge.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ella jane's "Calling Card" Is a Song Three Years in the Making
October 26, 2021
"I think the reason I held onto it all that time was because I was so drawn to the concept of master manipulators and the way they work."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Forest Claudette Comes Into Himself With the Immaculate ‘The Year of February’
September 30, 2022
'The Year of February' is a riveting junction of styles and depth, a happy collision of “essences of who I am.”
Author:
DJ Connor
MorMor Grapples With Alienation in the Incandescent 'Some Place Else' EP
May 6, 2019
Calling to mind the revered soundscapes of '90s shoegaze and ultramodern iridescent R&B, the Toronto artist's radical approach to pop is nothing short of gripping.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bailey Bryan Takes One Last Look Back With "Tragic" [Premiere]
December 1, 2022
Bryan is a collage of feelings, honesty, and sensuality that hangs precariously balanced.
Author:
DJ Connor
Matt Maeson Is Pro-Hilary Duff and Anti-Birds | Quick 6
July 18, 2019
Turns out the rapidly rising singer-songwriter is not too fond of our feathered friends.
Author:
Brady Moses