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Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author: Brook Gibson
indie
interview
daily j
psych
venus ate mars
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
alternative
rap
hip hop
kenny mason
angelic hoodrat
play ball
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021 Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
R&B
bossa nova
hope tala
mad
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]
June 16, 2021 Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
lofi hip hop
skip waiters
handgun
Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"
June 15, 2021 In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
singer songwriter
folk
Carol Ades
I Can't Wait to Be British
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021 In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author: Tyler Borland
alternative
tanisako
young and dangerous
young & dangerous
Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From
June 15, 2021 Jean Dawson simply does not miss.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
experimental
jean dawson
pixel bath
dummy
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss
June 15, 2021 Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author: Chloe Liz
singer songwriter
tall heights
the mountain
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'
June 14, 2021 <i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
between friends
album reviews
i like when you shine
Cailin Russo Revels in a Past Mistake in 'Declaration'

Cailin Russo Revels in a Past Mistake in 'Declaration'
November 5, 2019 "a fierce proclamation of a mistake from which I couldn't seem to escape."
Author: Chloe Liz
indie
alternative
indie rock
cailin russo
declaration
Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP

Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019 Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author: Precious Kato
rap
hip hop
album reviews
Thutmose
Don't Wake Me
afrobeat
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"

iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020 "Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author: Janette Ayub
soul
pop
R&B
downtempo
iyla
tattoo tears
Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song

Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song
January 29, 2020 "You don't have to be hurt by change."
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
singer songwriter
pop
donna missal
Soul
hurt by you
R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP

R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019 Kiana Ledé's  'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Author: Jess Myers
soul
r&b
pop
kiana lede
album reviews
myself
Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]

Sara Kays' 'Struck By Lightning' Will Always Be There For You [Q&A]
August 6, 2021 Sara has a profound gift crafting universal, bittersweet anthems that carry all the emotional weight and intimacy of a close friend confiding in you.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
sara kays
struck by lightning
Stephanie Poetri's 'Do You Love Me' Will Have You Ditching the Slow Love Songs

Stephanie Poetri's 'Do You Love Me' Will Have You Ditching the Slow Love Songs
February 14, 2020 For anyone who wants to spend this Valentine's dancing the day away.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
singer songwriter
pop
88rising
stephanie poetri
do you love me
touch
Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]

Thea Bares Her Gorgeous Soul in "Inside Out" [Premiere]
March 12, 2020 Thea has our full, undivided attention.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
singer songwriter
R&B
thea
inside out
Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"

Sedona Paves Their Own Vulnerable Pop Rock Lane on "Soft Machine"
June 16, 2020 The Brooklyn-based band, Sedona, is able to captivate listeners on every track through grand production that pushes indie-pop in a more nostalgic rock direction.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
indie
Sedona
soft machine
Jordan  Hawkins: Gen-Z's  Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]

Jordan  Hawkins: Gen-Z's  Neo-Jimi Hendrix [Q&A]
October 26, 2020 This is the story of 23-year old artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins.
Author: Jessica Thomas
R&B
Soul
Q&A
Jordan Hawkins
Daydreams
Sunset

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