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Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"

Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"
July 1, 2021 "Psycho" sees Peters transform from wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to a veritable radio-ready star.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
psycho
maisie peters
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]

Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021 "Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
hanne mjoen
hanne mjøen
too tired
too tired dont feel a thing
DWLLRS' "Things We Don't Talk About" Sees the Duo Reaching New Heights

DWLLRS' "Things We Don't Talk About" Sees the Duo Reaching New Heights
July 1, 2021 "It's more than just another single release, for us..."
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
alternative pop
things we dont talk about
DWLLRS
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"

Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021 "Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author: Giselle Libby
rap
hip hop
wale the sage
stoves
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
pride
lauren sanderson
flowerkid Bares His Soul on "It's Happening Again"

flowerkid Bares His Soul on "It's Happening Again"
June 30, 2021 flowerkid presents a vision of mainstream pop as sonic group therapy.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
kucka
flowerkid
its happening again
Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]

Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 Cannons have gone from posting an ad on Craigslist looking for bandmates to playing festivals across the country.
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
electropop
alternative pop
cannons
Faouzia Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on "Hero"

Faouzia Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on "Hero"
June 29, 2021 There are no two ways about it, Faouzia is destined for pop stardom
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
faouzia
hero
Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain

Faye Webster's "I Know I'm Funny haha" Proves That There Is Beauty Behind Pain
June 29, 2021 Webster pairs saccharine euphoria and dreadful insecurity with a songwriting wit that never ceases to amaze.
Author: Carter Fife
singer songwriter
folk
indie
album reviews
faye webster
i know im funny haha
Cailin Russo Revels in a Past Mistake in 'Declaration'

Cailin Russo Revels in a Past Mistake in 'Declaration'
November 5, 2019 "a fierce proclamation of a mistake from which I couldn't seem to escape."
Author: Chloe Liz
indie
alternative
indie rock
cailin russo
declaration
Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP

Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019 Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author: Precious Kato
rap
hip hop
album reviews
Thutmose
Don't Wake Me
afrobeat
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"

iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020 "Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author: Janette Ayub
soul
pop
R&B
downtempo
iyla
tattoo tears
Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song

Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song
January 29, 2020 "You don't have to be hurt by change."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
singer songwriter
pop
donna missal
Soul
hurt by you
R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP

R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019 Kiana Ledé's  'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Author: Jess Myers
soul
r&b
pop
kiana lede
album reviews
myself
Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]

Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]
August 6, 2021 Sara has a profound gift crafting universal, bittersweet anthems that carry all the emotional weight and intimacy of a close friend confiding in you.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
sara kays
struck by lightning
Stephanie Poetri's 'Do You Love Me' Will Have You Ditching the Slow Love Songs

Stephanie Poetri's 'Do You Love Me' Will Have You Ditching the Slow Love Songs
February 14, 2020 For anyone who wants to spend this Valentine's dancing the day away.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
singer songwriter
pop
88rising
stephanie poetri
do you love me
touch
Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]

Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]
March 12, 2020 Thea has our full, undivided attention.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
singer songwriter
R&B
thea
inside out
Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"

Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"
June 16, 2020 The Brooklyn-based band, Sedona, is able to captivate listeners on every track through grand production that pushes indie-pop in a more nostalgic rock direction.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
Sedona
soft machine
Jordan  Hawkins: Gen-Z's  Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]

Jordan  Hawkins: Gen-Z's  Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]
October 26, 2020 This is the story of 23-year old artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins.
Author: Jessica Thomas
R&B
Soul
Q&A
Jordan Hawkins
Daydreams
Sunset

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