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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
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
Bestfriend's "LEMON LIME" Is the Easygoing Soundtrack to Your Burnout
December 9, 2022
"It's a song for people who are tired of how things are while being too tired to change it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Watch Dizzy Fae's Quirky Clip For "Gut Talk"
March 13, 2020
Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and species. Watch Dizzy Fae's new video for "Gut Talk."
Author:
Malc.
Blimes Gets Personal and Intimate in "Under My Skin"
December 12, 2019
Meet Blimes, the rapper, singer, and songwriter who can do it all.
Author:
Precious Kato
Allison Ponthier, the Most Authentic NYC Cowboy Is Hitting the Road [Q&A]
September 1, 2021
"It's important to know yourself and accept yourself despite your thorns and learning to overcome them."
Author:
EJ Saftner
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-01-19
March 1, 2019
The music gods have truly delivered today.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Dagny and Steve Aoki Perfect an Electro-Pop Fan Favorite With "Hit Your Heart"
March 8, 2019
Pop singer Dagny is a free spirit in every essence of her career.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Who Is Nasty Cherry? [Setlist.Fm Presents: NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 9, 2019
The brainchild of Charli XCX, Nasty Cherry is the newest, bad-ass girl group hailing from Los Angeles and the UK.
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
Karmic Boldly Declares Their Signature Sound With 'This Is Karmic' [PREMIERE]
May 30, 2019
Karmic's debut EP is an audacious introduction to the band's contagious blend of funk, indie, and pop.
Author:
Brady Moses
The GREAT Campaign and SoFar Sounds Bring a Taste of the UK to the US [Q&A]
April 5, 2022
The British invasion took to the streets of New York to celebrate everything our neighbors across the pond have to offer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon