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Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap
June 29, 2021
"The internet has low-key fucked us up."
Author:
DJ Connor
HONNE and Pink Sweat$' "What Would You Do?" Is the Perfect Post-Quarantine Anthem
June 29, 2021
This song is the perfect soundtrack to your carpe diem moment.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Elise Eriksen Shows Endless Potential on Her Debut EP 'Golden Boy'
June 29, 2021
<i>Golden Boy</i> sees the budding pop starlet take an impressive step forward.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021
Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DEVORA Manifests a Goth Western Femme Fatale on Debut EP 'Outlaw'
June 28, 2021
<i>Outlaw</i> is a five-track call to stand stall, stand firm, and not to take shit from anyone.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Wafia, Masego, and Ta-ku Make For a Dream Team on "Wide Open"
June 28, 2021
The trio delivers on some much-needed summer vibes as we re-emerge from our respective quarantines.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kill Jasper Displays a Relentless Flow on "Muddy Flow"
June 28, 2021
The Compton-bred artist seems to move at a mile a minute on his latest showstopper.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"
June 25, 2021
Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author:
Carter Fife
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021
On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author:
Carter Fife
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021
"Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BK Rockstar's Delivers a Wild, High Energy Performance on "Smoke"
March 25, 2021
Brooklyn native, BK Rockstar, is relatively new to the hip hop scene, but he raps as if he's an established veteran.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021
Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Celebrate Black Music With Brandon Banks On Top That Track
August 25, 2020
Inglewood's own neo-soul star Brandon Banks joins Top That Track for a hilarious episode.
Author:
Precious Kato
James the Seventh Gives a Sonic Form to Her Desire For Catharsis in "Just Let Me Cry"
April 11, 2023
Anger, rage, and downright desperation fuel a haunting plea for unrestrained emotion.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Sofía Valdés Charts a Generation-Spanning Story in 'Silvia'
August 14, 2023
'Silvia' tells a family story that belongs not to just Valdés but many of us.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Devon Cole Delivers an Infectious Pop Romp in “Dickhead”
August 17, 2023
Cole is charting her course as a pop predator, seeking out narratives filled with humor, wit, and most importantly catchy hooks.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tia Gostelow Discusses New Dazzling Retro Single and Video Development [Q&A]
March 10, 2021
Ever listen to an artist that possesses such a rare, entrancing quality that you disappear into their music for a while? Tia Gostelow is that kind of haunting talent that transports you to another place.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Sunflower Bean's 'King Of The Dudes' Doesn't Give a Fuck, and It Rocks
January 28, 2019
"It's reactionary, and a sharpened response to our times. Death, birth, aggression, addiction, and power."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo