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Sam Valdez Can't Shake Her "Toothache" in New Vintage Visuals [Premiere]
July 6, 2020
The echoing shoegaze, Americana track highlights Valdez's staple sound, while delivering a fresh and haunting atmosphere, acting as a glowing backdrop for her storytelling lyrics.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
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Sally Boy's Debut Single Was a Lifetime in the Making [Q&A]
July 6, 2020
Philadelphia-born artist, Sally Boy, released his self-titled debut single on Wednesday, June 30. After playing The self-titled single, "Sally Boy," proves to be the young writer's true introduction, unadulterated and honest.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality
July 6, 2020
The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Amy Allen's "Queen of Silver Linings" is a Striking Solo Debut
July 3, 2020
Relying on only a guitar and her piercing voice, Allen sings honestly about a fraught relationship with the "king of good intentions" that she always ends up justifying.
Author:
Malc.

Ayoni, Tim Atlas, Max Leone, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
July 3, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
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Zanski Dives Into His Own Mind In 'Upon Frigid Water' EP [Premiere]
July 3, 2020
Toronto based vocalist and producer, Zanski, returns this summer with his contemplative new EP.
Author:
Precious Kato

McClenney Connects With Baby Rose For the Introspective "Karma Plays"
July 2, 2020
McClenney is a maverick for the way he's been able to craft his own alternative R&B sound by combining elements of jazz, funk, pop, and soul in new ways.
Author:
Malc.

Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Sophia Messa Relinquishes A Sugar-Coated, Toxic Love in "Ice Cream & Cigarettes"
July 2, 2020
Brazilian-American wunderkind, Sophia Messa offers a look at the darker side of a painfully-sweet first love in third single to date "Ice Cream & Cigarettes."
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Boy Pablo's "Honey" Is Sweet With Summertime Lovin'
July 20, 2020
With the group's signature guitar riffs and floating like synths, "Honey" is a perfect continuation of the sonic story Boy Pablo continues to tell.
Author:
Precious Kato

Monet Ngo's Debut Single "Lonestar" Is a Cathartic Start to a New Chapter
March 16, 2022
"Lonestar" is a hazy and hypnotic love letter to life's lows and the feat of perseverance.
Author:
Carter Fife

Del Water Gap’s “All We Ever Do Is Talk” is a Yearning Look At His Impending Album
July 5, 2023
Del Water Gap has mastered the art of casual cinematic flair,
Author:
Abby Kenna

Dove Cameron Rewrites the Script With "Girl Like Me"
December 12, 2022
"This song is what I would want playing behind me in a slow-motion fight scene in the action film of my dreams."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
keshi's 'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart
October 23, 2020
In <i>always</i>, keshi pairs heartbreaking lows and fleeting highs with an unparalleled ease.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown

The Faim Shows Us How to Live as "Humans" Ahead of Debut Album
July 29, 2019
With "Humans" and the announcement of their long-awaited debut album, The Faim is setting the stage for a 2019 of epic proportions.
Author:
Jimmy Smith

'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

Beauty School Dropout's ‘We Made Plans & God Laughed’ Is a Culmination of a Lifelong Love For Rock
August 18, 2022
“We Made Plans & God Laughed is an ode to our hardships that we’ve faced as a band."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"
January 18, 2019
"We were inspired by the guitars on Sade's 'No Ordinary Love' all the way over to the drum beat on Drake's 'Just Hold On, We're Going Home.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul