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Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off
June 17, 2021
<i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
January 15, 2019
At the intersection of alternative, lo fi, emo, and hip-hop, stands guardin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jack Gray Treats Us to Soothing Piano Melodies in "Take Our Time" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
Jack Gray has perfected an enthralling fusion of organic instrumentation and dynamic electronic synthesis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
half•alive Hits the Bullseye Once Again With "arrow" Video
January 18, 2019
More than just experts at putting together phenomenal music videos, half•alive's true talent lies in how they transform inner turmoil into purely infectious indie pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jasmine Thompson Proves "Loyal" In Her Bold Return To The Music Scene
February 18, 2019
The first taste of new music this year, "Loyal" showcases Jasmine Thompson's mature songwriting capabilities and disciplined vocals.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
RICEWINE Walks Us Through 'Lovesick,' His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love
April 24, 2020
Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Austin Millz and Remi Wolf Have Us on Our Best "Bad Behavior"
November 18, 2019
Millz and Wolf have us literally just vibing.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Remi Wolf Digs Mac DeMarco's Uncle Style | Quick 6
November 19, 2019
Wolf thinks of Mac DeMarco as a fashion icon. Honestly, same.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Marco McKinnis Illustrates Love, Growth, and the Beginning of an Artistic Evolution in 'E'Merse' [Q&A]
June 26, 2019
R&B's best-kept secret isn't so much of a secret anymore.
Author:
Chuck Ramos