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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
Parcels Brings Disco To The Desert at Coachella 2019 [TOUR DIARY]
April 18, 2019
Parcels is comprised of five charming musicians who are reviving classic disco sounds and modernizing it with electro-pop undercurrents.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Isaac Dunbar - "pharmacy" | Live From the Rooftop
June 6, 2019
We certainly hope you are prepared to discover your next bedroom pop obsession, because Isaac Dunbar currently has us under his spell.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bonnaroo 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Childish Gambino or Post Malone)
June 11, 2019
Discover which up-and-coming artists you need to catch at Bonnaroo + listen to our curated playlist to familiarize yourself with all ten.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
347aidan and Kenny Beats Team up for "IDWK"
January 29, 2021
Between its infectious chorus and raw, unpolished sound, "IDWK" is a compelling follow up to 347aidan's intoxicating single "Dancing in my Room."
Author:
Rachael Jansky
100 gecs Hits Up Charli XCX, Rico Nasty, and Kero Kero Bonito For the "ringtone (remix)"
February 24, 2020
100 gecs and friends are pushing hyper pop to its limits.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Khamari on His 'Eldorado' EP, Creative Process, and What's Next [Q&A]
October 24, 2020
Khamari has been one of the most consistent new acts of the year.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Matt Maeson Is Pro-Hilary Duff and Anti-Birds | Quick 6
July 18, 2019
Turns out the rapidly rising singer-songwriter is not too fond of our feathered friends.
Author:
Brady Moses
Conan Gray Is Unsurprisingly Amazing at ASMR and Backflips | Truth or Dare
September 5, 2019
There are no two ways about it - Gray is pop's next big thing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oliver Malcolm Is Setting the Stage to Become 2020's Breakout Artist
November 13, 2019
2020 belongs to Malcolm.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
MorMor Grapples With Alienation in the Incandescent 'Some Place Else' EP
May 6, 2019
Calling to mind the revered soundscapes of '90s shoegaze and ultramodern iridescent R&B, the Toronto artist's radical approach to pop is nothing short of gripping.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo