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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
Trey Graves Drops Visual for "X."
January 6, 2021
Singer, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist dynamo Trey Graves has released his latest single "X."
Author:
Malc.
Charles on TV Bends Genres on Jazzy Single "Strongman"
February 2, 2021
New York singer and songwriter Charles on TV returns to us this week with "Strongman," a quirky and eclectic single that sees an unlikely combination of jazz, pop, and funk.
Author:
Carter Fife
conner Drops the Defiant New Music Video for "bite the bullet"
February 18, 2021
conner is leading this new wave of artists who have a modern interpretation of 90′s punk sounds.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
#NowWatching 01-18-19 [PLAYLIST]
January 19, 2019
New Jade Bird, Samm Henshaw, half•alive & more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Daren Transforms an Uncomfortable Conversation Into the Infectious "I'm Right You're Wrong"
July 9, 2020
Inspired by an unfruitful conversation with his father, regarding Black Lives Matter, Daren transposed the learning experience into a standout track.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato
Juliana Maria Makes a Bold Introduction With the Infectious "loverboy"
October 13, 2021
"Loverboy" embodies a playful flirtation.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Carlie Hanson's 'Tough Boy' Is a Portrait of Sonic and Personal Growth
February 24, 2022
<i>Tough Boy</i> is an album built around self-discovery in real-time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Abir - "Reunion" [Live] | All Eyes On
July 25, 2019
Fusing elements of dance-pop with powerful vocals reminiscent of Dua Lipa, Daya, and Alessia Cara, Abir performed a stripped-down rendition of "Reunion" from her debut EP.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo