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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
ella jane's "Calling Card" Is a Song Three Years in the Making
October 26, 2021
"I think the reason I held onto it all that time was because I was so drawn to the concept of master manipulators and the way they work."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Forest Claudette Comes Into Himself With the Immaculate ‘The Year of February’
September 30, 2022
'The Year of February' is a riveting junction of styles and depth, a happy collision of “essences of who I am.”
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Casey Conroy and COASTCITY Deliver a Message of Heartfelt Vulnerability in "Best Shoes" [Premiere]
May 5, 2020
"It got to a point where I felt so defeated that I just wanted to run home."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lexi Jayde's "Newbury Park" Is a Hypnotic Ode to Heartbreak
March 12, 2021
This week, rising pop-star Lexi Jayde releases her first single of 2021, "Newbury Park."
Author:
Carter Fife
CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019
CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.
Author:
Allissa Williams
It "Ain't No Secret" That Hablot Brown's Latest Track Is an Undeniable Vibe
October 7, 2019
Hablot Brown remains one of the most polished neo-soul acts in the scene today.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
slenderbodies Finds Bravery in Vulnerability with EP Inspired by Powerful Women [Q&A]
January 30, 2019
"Traditionally, masculinity is associated with bravery, courage, and all these really over the top things. Vulnerability is one of the hardest things to do, so is that not the bravest thing?"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Manila Killa Embarks On a Solo Journey With the Hypnotic '1993′ EP
February 22, 2019
"It's my first complete body of work and represents what I truly hear in the power of music and emotion."
Author:
Andra Nechita
347Aidan Plays By His Own Rules on "BAD KIDS"
February 15, 2022
347Aidan is notorious for his genre-bending sound, and "BAD KIDS" is no exception.
Author:
Tatum Van Dan