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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
FLO's "Losing You" Sees The Rapidly Rising R&B Group Basking in a Break-Up
January 4, 2023
“Losing You” is evidence that FLO are R&B legends in the making.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-29-19
March 29, 2019
New songs by HONNE, Cautious Clay, Pink Sweat$, Billie Eilish, and so much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]
October 20, 2021
"I feel that as humans we need to physically connect more before a movement as strong as the punk era will ever exist again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
July 27, 2022
From Tommy Newport to Ray Laurél, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Scary Kids Scaring Kids & Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain Go Nintendo For New “Omens” Video | The Noise
September 20, 2022
With so much happening this year in the world of music, it’s easy to forget about some of the great records that dropped back in May.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Youngshann Asks for Reciprocity on "Better"
November 10, 2020
Virginia-based R&B singer Youngshann has released her brand-new single "Better"
Author:
Malc.
Dirtsa Offers Global Perspective on "Sic Parvis Magna"
February 5, 2021
Dirtsa is continually evolving and her new single "Sic Parvis Magna" is her best yet.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Camden Strikes Relaxation Gold with "What Are The Odds"
February 11, 2021
It takes a lot of talent to translate the feeling of requiescence into a song. And yet, pianist, singer songwriter Camden has done it with his single "What Are The Odds."
Author:
Precious Kato
Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy
May 11, 2021
Leonne sounds like the secret lovechild between Sango and Grimes in a universe where Elon Musk doesn't exist.
Author:
Carter Fife
Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
Author:
Maddy Quach