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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
Thomas Headon Navigates the Pitfalls of Infatuation on "How Do I Know?"
January 25, 2022
Headon propels us through his own helpless coming-of-age love story.
Author:
Kelly Park
Bottlerock 2022: 5 Undercard Acts Not to Miss
May 26, 2022
Kickoff summer festival season with this list of must-see rising artists.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Trove Aims "Higher Than The Moon" With Stripped-Down Video
January 31, 2019
As Trove sings of the highs and lows of an off-and-on relationship, there is something infectious about this version paints him in a more vulnerable light.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
#NowWatching Playlist: Raveena, Matt Maeson, Sasha Sloan & More
May 31, 2019
Follow along if you love #NewMusicFriday as much as we do.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" Is the Confluence of Classic Influence and Modern Flair
November 18, 2020
Aaron Childs' "Warrior" is the meeting point of classic rock influence and fresh, soulful groove.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer
Max Leone Releases Stripped-Down Demo "in case (there's a change of heart)
January 5, 2021
Max Leone's new demo track "in case (there's a change of heart)" arrives on the heels of Leone's recently released single "5," which also demonstrates his style of being minimalist yet mesmerizing.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her
June 24, 2021
BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author:
DJ Connor
Griff Clawson Is a Hopeless Romantic on "Chasing Highs"
December 1, 2020
Griff Clawson is the hopeless romantic and singer-songwriter behind the song, "Chasing Highs."
Author:
Lexi Vaganos