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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
Moontower's "Hit the Lights" Is an Uplifting Banger
September 2, 2020
Want some good boy band fun and a pop song that'll get you and your friends off your feet? Look no further.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Joe Avio Gives Summer a Proper Send Off With "Waste"
September 9, 2020
lMulti-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Joe Avio returns with the experimental pop track "Waste."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Boy Willows Drops Dreamy Music Video for "Fila" [Q&A]
September 21, 2020
Boy Willows, aka Landon Fleischman, makes music that offers a deep amalgamation of incandescent alt-pop, jubilant jazz, and psychedelic-tinged folk.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hot Flash Heat Wave Continue to Reinvent Themselves With "Where I'm @"
December 9, 2021
"'Where I'm @' is about love, growth, and the willingness to accept change."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
SAHRA Takes Accountability in "Come With Me," Announces 'Stolen Moments' EP
June 23, 2022
"Come With Me" is a single you just want to melt into.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Gus Dapperton Gives Us One Final Look at His Forthcoming Album With "Homebody"
July 6, 2023
The palpable energy of "Homebody" speaks to Dapperton's seismic refrain and creative prowess.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gatlin Doesn't Shy Away From Her Messy Feelings in 'I Sleep Fine Now'
September 19, 2023
'I Sleep Fine Now' unashamedly mourns a relationship and the lasting effects of a painful break-up.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Babebee Announces New EP With Dark & Personal Single, "VIDEO GAME"
October 7, 2023
The single, dropped alongside a mesmerizing music video, bends the boundaries of genre, furthering the imaginative genius of Babebee.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sabrina Lee Shows off Her Songwriting Maturity on "Be There"
November 16, 2020
Virginia native Sabrina Lee is at the forefront of contemporary pop.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sedona's Visual for "Leaving the Chapel" Is a Dreamy 80's-Inspired Ode to Tragic Love
February 3, 2021
After the release of their debut EP Rearview Angel last year, Sedona returns to us this week with a visual for "Leaving the Chapel."
Author:
Carter Fife