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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
Militaire Gun Shares Exhilarating New Single "Do It Faster" Ahead Of Debut Album | The Noise
February 28, 2023
"Do It Faster" an intoxicating joyride that begs to be played over and over again.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Five Questions With Flwr Chyld on His Debut Album 'Luv N Chaos' [Q&A]
July 6, 2023
It's impossible not to feel something warm and deeply buried when listening to Flwr Chyld.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Oxymorrons Release Cinematic “Graveyard Words” Alongside Album Announcement | THE NOISE
June 23, 2023
Genre-bending punk band Oxymorrons continue to push the boundaries of their creativity with the release of their electrifying latest single, "Graveyard Words."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Boyish on Their Latest EP ‘Little Demon Boy’ [Q&A]
September 11, 2023
'Little Demon Boy' is written for our 17-year-old selves.
Author:
DJ Connor
Love You Later Takes a Long Look 'From The Window Seat' at Her Past and Promising Future
May 8, 2023
'From The Window Seat' is a project for anyone who questions life and is worried about the future.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Unusual Demont Returns With “NIGHTTIME,” Announces 'Chrysalis' Project
October 18, 2023
"This is my first song in a very long time, and I’m excited to say that it’s also a new sound that I’ve never done before.”
Author:
Carter Fife
Free Party Embark on a New Era in "DND"
October 27, 2023
Free Party is not interested in sounding like other acts, but rather, honing the sound emerging from the DMV.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Graham Lake Learns What Love Is On New Single "This Ain't Love"
November 18, 2023
Stockholm-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Graham Lake continues to break the mold with the release of their latest single, "This Ain't Love."
Author:
Ally Rincon
Baby Queen Doesn't Shy Away From the Chaos and Confusion of Her 'Quarter Life Crisis'
November 14, 2023
A student of artists like Taylor Swift and The 1975, Baby Queen has no problem placing her deepest insecurities and toxic habits at the forefront of her music.
Author:
Giselle Libby
UK Trio Krooked Tongue Release Euphoric Single "Lupines" | The Noise
December 1, 2022
"Lupines" is one of those songs where 'you just let go and trust the journey.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon