From the Site
Bickle Distinguishes Himself on the Left-of-Center "Talk Words"
August 3, 2021
Bickle is an artist who defies conventions with an infectious fervor.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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
Terry Presume's 'What Box?' Is a Cosmic Cocktail of Emotional Catharsis
July 29, 2021
Few artists feel as unrestrained by genre or convention as Terry Presume.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sango and Waldo Establish Themselves as Grand Rapids' Finest on 'Lake Effect'
July 28, 2021
A creative love letter to Grand Rapids, Lake Effect is vying to push Michigan closer to the forefront of hip-hop culture.
Author:
Carter Fife
Julia Lucius' "Stay a While" Is an Invitation to Love to the Fullest
July 27, 2021
"'Stay a While' is an ode to vulnerability. To open up and give your heart to someone is some scary stuff."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Lexi Jayde Turns Bittersweet Memories Into Brutal Honesty on 'a teenage diary'
July 26, 2021
Jayde's music is perfect for both a beach day with your friends or throwing a tantrum in your car.
Author:
Carter Fife
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Caroline Loveglow's Debut Single "Patience Etc..." Sees Her Caught in the Throes of Love
July 26, 2021
"Patience Etc..." sounds like Beach House and Radiohead had a lovechild.
Author:
Carter Fife
ROLE MODEL Explores Intoxicating and Undaunted Love in "forever&more"
July 24, 2021
In "forever&more," ROLE MODEL's expected melancholy is traded in for exhilarated melodrama.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Marco Luka Shows His True Colors on "get me high"
July 24, 2021
"I can't wait for people to take in the rawness and beauty of this one."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lewis Capaldi Reflects in "Before You Go," His Most Personal Tune to Date
November 19, 2019
Capaldi has come a long way since playing shows at pubs.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
Author:
Emily Bird
Deaton Chris Anthony, Clairo, and Coco & Clair Clair Take a VHS-Era Joyride in "RACECAR" Video
October 7, 2019
Clairo and Deaton Chris Anthony have followed up the critical praise of 'Immunity' with a heart-racing joyride.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
If "You Don't Know" Loyle Carner Yet, Now Is the Time to Get Familiar
January 17, 2019
Existing between an old school hip-hop flow and spoken word poetry, every time Carner hits the track feels like a remarkably impactful moment.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing
April 27, 2020
Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Royal & the Serpent Introduces Herself to 2020 With "MMXX"
January 13, 2020
As the new decade begins, Royal & the Serpent is declaring 2020 her best year yet.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Avery Lynch Walks Us Through 'The Kids Table,' Track By Track
August 24, 2022
'The Kids Table' sees the rising singer-songwriter search out new emotional highs and lows.
Author:
Ruby Scott / Avery Lynch
Chloe Lilac Claps Back at Sexual Objectification in "Here's Your Song"
January 21, 2020
Lilac's first single of 2020 is triumphant.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Adam Melchor's "Last Time" Is an Ode to Unspoken Goodbyes
January 8, 2021
In "Last Time," Adam Melchor tackles the fickle nature of humans, crafting a beautiful and incredibly vulnerable song.
Author:
Rachael Jansky