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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
Yung Bae Shares His Art Basel Soundtrack
December 2, 2021
If there's one person who knows how to craft a vibe, it's Yung Bae.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jon Waltz and Verzache Embrace Change on "Trainwreck"
January 28, 2022
Acknowledging the crumbling world around him, Waltz feels as if he's still in control.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
LAUNDRY DAY Find Their Sound on Major Label Debut 'We Switched Bodies'
February 11, 2022
<i>We Switched Bodies</i> signals a new era for the New York five-piece.
Author:
Kelly Park
93FEETOFSMOKE and Phem Are Sick and Tired of Being "Fucked Over"
February 22, 2022
"It sucks to get played by someone you trusted."
Author:
Chloe Liz
RMR's "Her Honeymoon" Explores the Hidden Tension Behind Fame
January 8, 2021
This week Atlanta rapper and internet favorite RMR returns with "Her Honeymoon," his latest release since last year's EP "DRUG DEALING IS A LOST ART."
Author:
Carter Fife
Tim Atlas and honeywhip Find "Peace At Last" [Premiere]
January 25, 2021
On their latest single "Peace at Last," Tim Atlas and honeywhip come to terms with the past while eagerly looking to the future in anticipation of its endless possibilities.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Kid Hastings on Heartbreak, TikTok, and Creative Freedom [Q&A]
January 25, 2021
We caught up with Kid Hastings to talk about quarantine, exploring identity, and his forthcoming EP.
Author:
Rachel Lai
JDM Global's 'SUMMER 21 PACK' Is the Perfect Dose of Indie Rock For the Summer
June 3, 2021
<i>SUMMER 21 PACK</i> may not even hit the eight-minute mark, but what it does manage to do is leave a lasting impression.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ella jane Displays a Quiet, Breathtaking Vulnerability on "Thief"
July 9, 2021
With each new single, ella jane continues to balance complex storytelling with angelic vocals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Top That Track Does Battle of The Bands in "Deep Cuts" Episode
March 18, 2020
The dynamic duo is back for another round after spending time in quarantine combing through albums to find that one standout track.
Author:
Precious Kato