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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
Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt Contemplate Another Round on "Wishful Drinking"
August 3, 2021
Andress perseveres in her mission to create authentic country music that is inviting and relatable to all.
Author:
EJ Saftner
"I Dare You" Not Fall in Love With The Regrettes' Infectious New Single
June 18, 2019
Our favorite power-pop outfit is gearing up to release their sophomore album, 'How Do You Love?,' on Aug. 9.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Morgan Saint Is the Left-of-Center Pop Star of Your Dreams [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 28, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with the pop magic of Morgan Saint, you are doing your playlists a grave disservice.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019
An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Charlotte Lawrence Comes to Terms With Heartbreak in "Slow Motion"
July 24, 2020
"Slow Motion" is an ethereal waltz of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and eventual acceptance.
Author:
Ruby Scott
AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]
August 13, 2020
There's a new voice coming out of Queens, New York and his name is AJRadico.
Author:
Malc.
Jeremy Zucker Packs an Exhilarating, Nostalgic Punch on "18"
June 24, 2021
"18" is the perfect addition to the soundtrack of your own coming-of-age film.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
"'Lemonhead' was inspired by a self-reflection period in my life where I completely drained myself of love and let my morals stray a bit too far from me."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
From YouTube Covers to Covering the Globe: Daniela Andrade Releases "Ayayai" [PREMIERE]
September 18, 2019
Andrade has illuminated her path to stardom with her delicate, mesmerizing voice and unbelievable creativity.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Billy Raffoul Regrets Not Making a Move in Melancholic "Lovely"
March 22, 2019
Love at first listen.
Author:
Alyssa Yung