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Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
Are Virtual Concerts the Future of Live Music? Omar Apollo Live From Paisley Park
November 3, 2020
Concerts and concert reviews look a lot different in 2020.
Ella Collier Is a Pop Star on the Rise
November 2, 2020
Ella Collier's new single, "cinderella," is a bold statement.
abrahamblue Is Nostalgic and Vocally Breathtaking on His Debut EP
November 2, 2020
Pop and R&B newcomer abrahamblue is clearly doing what he was born to do.
Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
little luna Presents a Moving Sonic Offering in "shift & go: cinematic"
November 2, 2020
"shift & go: cinematic" brings forth a new and tangible depth to Little Luna's debut song.
Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching
November 2, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Brevin Kim Rejects Tradition on 'no less than three'
October 31, 2020
Brevin Kim perfectly toe the line between accessibility and boundary-pushing experimentation.
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Lauren Sanderson's "To The People I Hurt" Is a Raw Moment of Introspection
December 17, 2019
The final single from Sanderson's debut album arrives in breathtaking fashion.
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Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
Quinn XCII Captures the Joy of Childhood Nostalgia in "Two 10s"
January 21, 2020
Quinn XCII's latest single is an unbridled celebration of youth.
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almost monday Crafts the Perfect Summer Song With "hailey beebs" [Q&A]
April 16, 2021
Never overly complicated and effortlessly cool, there's something inherently liberating about almost monday's music.
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Oston Pens Her Coming-of-Age Story on 'Am I Talking Too Much? [Q&A]
August 6, 2021
OSTON is no longer sitting at the kids' table.
Forces Collide in Shady Blu and Babyface Ray’s “Topic Of Discussion”
February 9, 2023
SoCal's best-kept secret is out of the bag.
Meet Panchinko, the Forgotten Band the Internet Helped Rediscover
May 9, 2023
Thanks to a 4chan /mu/ thread, Panchiko is humbly accepting their long overdue flowers.
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The Future Is Bright: KERA's Queer Journey and an Optimistic New Song [Q&A]
March 21, 2019
Now it's time for the world to listen.
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
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UMI - "Remember Me" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 11, 2019
Existing at the crossroads of alternative neo-soul and R&B is UMI and her otherworldly brand of bedroom R&B.