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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
Who Is The Driver Era?

Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021 No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
alternative
interview
the driver era
alternative pop
who is
girlfriend
Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf

Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf
December 4, 2020 With a masked face and an anonymous persona, Civ Pierre shows there's beauty in building mystique.
Author: Tyler Borland
alternative
rap
hiphop
civ pierre
compton
black tiger
BROCKHAMPTON, beabadoobee, Mura Masa, & More | #NowWatching Playlist

BROCKHAMPTON, beabadoobee, Mura Masa, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 23, 2019 A new BROCKHAMPTON album, Lizzo remix, and Mura Masa and Clairo collaboration? This week's #NowWatching playlist sounds like music to our ears.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
nowwatching
playlist
brockhampton
nowwatching playlist
new music friday
new music
now watching
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]

Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019 For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
rainsford
Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]

Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]
July 24, 2020 Emily Vu has all the makings of a Gen Z pop star.
Author: Malc.
Pop
Emily Vu
Just Wait
Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"

Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"
March 6, 2019 As it rains heavily in Los Angeles, we cannot help but find comfort in hot chocolate, warm blankets and Adam Melchor's intoxicating new single.
Author: Andra Nechita
folk
indie
adam melchor
plan on you
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019 On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
r&b
indie
interview
cautious clay
table of context
Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]

Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
March 6, 2019 Hear from the man who's worked with JLo, Becky G, Diplo and Skrillex.
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
anatomy of a song
interview
daleplay
Dounia - "LOWKEY GRL" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Dounia - "LOWKEY GRL" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
April 24, 2019 All eyes are on Dounia, the forward-thinking voice of a generation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
all eyes on
hip hop
R&B
dounia
moroccan doll
lowkey grl
Uncover the Mystery of ilo ilo and Their Impeccable debut EP, 'wish i said this to u sooner'

Uncover the Mystery of ilo ilo and Their Impeccable debut EP, 'wish i said this to u sooner'
June 14, 2019 ilo ilo is a purveyor of happy/sad dance music that is lighter than air.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
electronic
dance
indie pop
ilo ilo
wish i said this to u sonner

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