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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
Max Leone Releases Stripped-Down Demo "in case (there's a change of heart)
January 5, 2021
Max Leone's new demo track "in case (there's a change of heart)" arrives on the heels of Leone's recently released single "5," which also demonstrates his style of being minimalist yet mesmerizing.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Elroy Challenges the Status Quo on "BONES"
February 9, 2021
The enigmatic Elroy is back with his new single "BONES."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Cautious Clay's Rhapsodic "Roots" Takes Us Back to the Basics
March 8, 2021
With "Roots," Clay has mastered the art of musical minimalism done right.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
HYRA's "Rendezvous" Displays Her Vibrant Vocals and Engaging Storytelling
June 3, 2021
"Rendezvous" is a colorful electronic pop track brimming with life.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her
June 24, 2021
BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author:
DJ Connor
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
OSTON Holds Up a Literal Mirror to Her Everyday Life in "Sour" Visual [Premiere]
September 15, 2021
The new visual for "Sour" sees Oston opening up about deep-rooted insecurities.
Author:
Giselle Libby
chloe moriondo Unveils the Star-Studded "Favorite Band" Video
September 30, 2021
The video features cameos from Simple Plan, All Time Low, Pierce The Veil, and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Noah Cunane's "Medicine" Music Video Hits Different
February 25, 2020
Cunane's new music video is as relatable as it is sympathetic.
Author:
Joey Legittino