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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
Kid Hastings Explores a New Relationship on "Backwards"
February 25, 2021
"Backwards" features Kid Hastings' signature dulcet tones and cleverly written songwriting.
Author:
Carter Fife
Tommy Newport and EARTHGANG Collide on "Stargazer"
April 13, 2021
Newport and EARTHGANG lay down the perfect foundation for a sentimental yet bittersweet banger.
Author:
Carter Fife
Magic Bronson Fall For a Robot in "My Baby is an Android"
April 15, 2021
In their latest single, Magic Bronson seamlessly channel the spirit of <i>Her</i> and doo-wop.
Author:
Joe Beer
Johnny Ashby Returns to Nature in New Indie Folk Track "Wild"
May 21, 2021
"Wild" is warming and stirring both in its sound and theme.
Author:
Joe Beer
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Crawlers' 'Loud Without Noise' Is an Electrifying, Liberating Debut Mixtape
November 8, 2022
'Loud Without Noise' inspires listeners to say "fuck you" to their inhibitions, let go of those social anxieties, and feel complete freedom.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
May 23, 2023
From David Kushner to grouptherapy., these are 5 music videos you don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Oscar Lang on His New Album "Look Now," Retail Therapy, and Release Day Cocktail Pairings [Q&A]
July 21, 2023
Oscar Lang chats about his visceral new album, Look Now, as well Wallace and Gromit alarm clocks, adulthood, and even a suggested cocktail pairing for the release.
Author:
Abby Kenna
GANGS OF KIN Walks Us Through His EP 'Nature Knows No King' Track by Track
August 23, 2023
"Wherever you are, you can belong."
Author:
DJ Connor
Youth Fountain Wanna Be Enough On New Single "Fallen Short" | THE NOISE
September 12, 2023
The single is the anthemic encapsulation of Youth Fountain's unbridled, nostalgic blend of emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock from the ground up.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon