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syd B Bares All on "RITF"
September 10, 2020
syd B has been cementing her place as a future R&B star worth keeping an eye on.
Author:
Rachael Jansky

Dua Saleh & Bas Explore Forbidden Alien Love Amid Intergalactic Warfare in "RE(a)D"
September 9, 2020
Partnering with Dreamville's first signee, Bas, Dua Saleh shares another epic battle, this time chronicling a story of forbidden love, with a sexy sci-fi twist in "RE(a)D."
Author:
Jessica Thomas

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

Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos' "If You Want Me To Stay" Will Leave You Frozen in Your Tracks
September 9, 2020
Lennox and Ramos' rendition of the Sly & The Family Stone classic is smooth as butter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen
September 9, 2020
"Invisible" is a song that not only makes people feel understood but also compels them to feel seen.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

TiaCorine's '34Corine′ Surpasses All Expectations
September 8, 2020
TiaCorine impresses with her eclectic debut '34Corine'
Author:
DJ Connor

Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music
September 8, 2020
With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author:
Ruby Scott

St. Panther, Matt Maeson, FLETCHER & More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
September 4, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.

Michi Finds Solace on "Escondida"
September 4, 2020
Documenting her own self-discovery journey, Michi crafted a masterpiece that celebrates isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky

The Love-In's "Pure Gold Baby" Is a Feminist Rallying Cry
September 4, 2020
It's with a sense of false traditionalism that The Love-In pulls you in.
Author:
DJ Connor

SÅl Continues to Build His Brand on "Villain"
November 10, 2020
New York native, producer, songwriter, and singer SÅl captures the attention of listeners through the quality of his music, but turns casual listeners to returning fans through the vision he has for his artistic project.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Georgia Lines Is Breaking Through The Scene One Track At A Time
December 16, 2022
From a start in Smokefree Rockquest to winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, Georgia Lines is certainly one to watch.
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Sundressed Team Up With Glacier Veins To Deal With The Pitfalls Of Long Distance On "20 Below" | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
Arizona indie punk band Sundressed continues to bless our summer with yet another gut-punching single, "20 Below."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

SÅl's "Badside" Is Nostalgic, Introspective, and Infectious
September 29, 2020
New York native SÅl has a knack for creating unique and memorable pop music.
Author:
Tyler Borland

SÅl's Debut Single "Things End as They Begin" Demands Attention
August 11, 2020
"Things End as They Begin" is a beautifully sung electronic pop masterpiece that makes new artist SÅl seem like a seasoned veteran.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor

Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming
August 10, 2022
Featuring Childish Gambino, Saba, and more, bLAck pARty's latest project arrives as a heavenly affair.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Meet Sad Night Dynamite, the English Duo Crafting a Sonic World All Their Own
August 23, 2022
The Glastonbury duo is “taking everything that's happening with the world and adding mud.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Test 9/8 Number 2
September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo