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The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]

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
pop
interview
alternative pop
motel 7
things i hate
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]

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
pop
interview
hip hop
tiktok
louyah
i used to care
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]

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
pop
interview
album reviews
alternative pop
modern original
the mowgli's
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star

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
electronic
dance
riovaz
leaving you
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on  "The Mission"

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
alternative
R&B
bakar
the mission
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"

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
pop
justus bennetts
insomniac
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak

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
pop
fragile
gracey
what a waste
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"

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
electronic
hyperpop
kazi
real ones
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"

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
singer songwriter
pop
jazz
lyn lapid
in my mind
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"

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
soul
rap
hip hop
R&B
playboi carti
abra
boys noize
unlock it
Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]

Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]
July 24, 2020 Emily Vu has all the makings of a Gen Z pop star.
Author: Malc.
Pop
Emily Vu
Just Wait
Who Is The Driver Era?

Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021 No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
alternative
interview
the driver era
alternative pop
who is
girlfriend
Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"

Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"
March 6, 2019 As it rains heavily in Los Angeles, we cannot help but find comfort in hot chocolate, warm blankets and Adam Melchor's intoxicating new single.
Author: Andra Nechita
folk
indie
adam melchor
plan on you
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019 On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
r&b
indie
interview
cautious clay
table of context
Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf

Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf
December 4, 2020 With a masked face and an anonymous persona, Civ Pierre shows there's beauty in building mystique.
Author: Tyler Borland
alternative
rap
hiphop
civ pierre
compton
black tiger
BROCKHAMPTON, beabadoobee, Mura Masa, & More | #NowWatching Playlist

BROCKHAMPTON, beabadoobee, Mura Masa, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 23, 2019 A new BROCKHAMPTON album, Lizzo remix, and Mura Masa and Clairo collaboration? This week's #NowWatching playlist sounds like music to our ears.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
nowwatching
playlist
brockhampton
nowwatching playlist
new music friday
new music
now watching
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]

Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019 For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
rainsford
X Lovers' 'virgin' Is an  Avalanche of  Emotional Depth

X Lovers' 'virgin' Is an  Avalanche of  Emotional Depth
November 25, 2019 X Lovers has dispatched a wellspring of emotions for you to bask in.
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
alternative
indie pop
album reviews
X Lovers
virgin
Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]

Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
R&B
Soul
rena
holding my breath
Who is renforshort?

Who is renforshort?
March 31, 2022 What is ren short for?
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
who is
renforshort
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