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Hong Kong Boyfriend Is Crushing in  "Cold Waters" [Premiere]

Hong Kong Boyfriend Is Crushing in  "Cold Waters" [Premiere]
August 26, 2020 Meet Hong Kong Boyfriend, your new favorite DIY R&B artist.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Indie R&B
Alt R&B
Hong Kong Boyfriend
Cold Waters
Newcomer Alix Page Delivers Powerful Message on "Frank"

Newcomer Alix Page Delivers Powerful Message on "Frank"
August 25, 2020 At just eighteen years young, newcomer Alix Page delivers an absolutely breathtaking follow up to her debut.
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
Alix Page
Frank
Lindsey Lomis Finds Her Strength on "Bones"

Lindsey Lomis Finds Her Strength on "Bones"
August 25, 2020 Lindsey Lomis sets the tone with her newest single "Bones."
Author: Joey Legittino
Pop
Lindsey Lomis
Bones
Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album
August 25, 2020 <i>SuperGood</i> revels in the joys and nuances of life, rejecting the gravitas of current events without straying into frivolity.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
hip hop
duckwrth
album reviews
supergood
Mad Wave Is Back With a Self-Titled and Satanic Panic Inspired Single [Premiere]

Mad Wave Is Back With a Self-Titled and Satanic Panic Inspired Single [Premiere]
August 25, 2020 Mad Waves' leering, dark video of the same title takes us on a myth-riddled journey of psychedelia that blurs judgments.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
alternative
Mad wave
Shannen James Creates Her Own Closure on "Empty Eyes" [Premiere]

Shannen James Creates Her Own Closure on "Empty Eyes" [Premiere]
August 25, 2020 Melbourne-based Shannen James is following up her impressive string of singles with yet another masterpiece.
Author: Rachael Jansky
Country
Shannen James
Empty Eyes
'Niagara' Is Redveil at His Most Unfiltered

'Niagara' Is Redveil at His Most Unfiltered
August 25, 2020 Maryland rapper redveil is outpacing his contemporaries on his album 'Niagara.'
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
hip hop
lo fi hip hop
redveil
boom bap
vintage
maryland
Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]

Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]
August 25, 2020 Fox Jackson's bringing funk infused dance back with his music.
Author: Precious Kato
Pop
Jazz
Funk
Fox Jackso
Behind Closed Doors
Celebrate Black Music With Brandon Banks On Top That Track

Celebrate Black Music With Brandon Banks On Top That Track
August 25, 2020 Inglewood's own neo-soul star Brandon Banks joins Top That Track for a hilarious episode.
Author: Precious Kato
neo soul
music podcast
Podcast
jenevieve
top that track
brandon banks
Shirazee's  "Zaddy" Is An All Out Vibe [Premiere]

Shirazee's  "Zaddy" Is An All Out Vibe [Premiere]
August 25, 2020 Shirazee's "Zaddy" is one of the most vibrant Afropop tunes to drop this summer.
Author: Precious Kato
Dance
Afropop
Shirazee
Zaddy
PawPaw Rod on Identity, Self-Care, and Weed | Close Friends

PawPaw Rod on Identity, Self-Care, and Weed | Close Friends
June 6, 2023 We get close and personable with the alt-R&B prodigy.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
pawpaw rod
close friends
Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"

Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"
January 13, 2023 “Belly” is a declaration on the war against stagnancy."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
alternative
floyd zion
belly
pink by floyd
Amie Blu Blows Us Away with Beautiful EP 'crumbs in my bed”'

Amie Blu Blows Us Away with Beautiful EP 'crumbs in my bed”'
August 8, 2023 Blu appears to be perched on the cusp of an indie breakthrough with the release of her debut EP.
Author: Emily Foster
new artist discovery
indie
R&B
album reviews
amie blu
crumbs in my bed
A Story Told Saddles Up On Reflective Single "Rodeo" | THE NOISE

A Story Told Saddles Up On Reflective Single "Rodeo" | THE NOISE
September 15, 2023 Pop-rock trio A Story Told writes a self-reflective letter to your younger self on their soaring new single "Rodeo."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
The Noise
pop-rock
A Story Told
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'

Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023 Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
alternative
album reviews
bakar
halo
Hot Flash Heat Wave Release Berserk-Inspired "Bay Boys" Ahead of Upcoming LP [Premiere]

Hot Flash Heat Wave Release Berserk-Inspired "Bay Boys" Ahead of Upcoming LP [Premiere]
February 10, 2022 "Bay Boys" is a biker gang allegory that tells the story of a wandering character who's always seeking escape.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
indie rock
hot flash heat wave
sportswear
bay boys
Tash is Self-Assured on "Rocket"

Tash is Self-Assured on "Rocket"
February 5, 2021 Tash's latest single, "Rocket" is another beautiful addition to her discography.  
Author: Rachael Jansky
R&B
Soul
Tash
Rocket
Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape

Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape
February 12, 2021 You know that feeling when the golden rays of sunshine hits your skin and warms you up, making you feel safe again? That's Julian Skiboat's "Flowers."
Author: Joe Beer
Pop
Jazz
Julian Skiboat
Psychedelic
Flowers
June3rd Is a Leader of the New Wave

June3rd Is a Leader of the New Wave
March 9, 2021 Rising LA-based artist June3rd drops his newest single, "POV," off his forthcoming project, 'Jemeni.'
Author: Gregory Castel
June3rd
POV
Jemeni
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021 In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author: Jolene Latimer
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
trunky juno
good dog

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