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StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Author:
DJ Connor
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
Author:
Joey Legittino
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Author:
Precious Kato
AVIV Seeks Outside Validation on "love of your life"
September 24, 2021
"love of your life" speaks to the intoxicating nature of young love.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Pink Sweat$ Takes It to the Next Level in Bluesy "I Know" Ahead of 'Volume II' EP
March 4, 2019
The sultry guitars and soothing percussion underneath his sweet crooning are exactly what we needed to confirm that Pink Sweat$ is worth keeping our eyes on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Conan Gray Describes Himself With Vines and Shares His Crazy College Story | Quick 6
April 17, 2019
Conan Gray left 2018 at one of the year's biggest breakout stars, only to enter 2019 even stronger.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
How Ryan Hurd Transitioned From Songwriter To Country Artist [Q&A]
May 15, 2019
The songwriter-turned-artist has written for almost every major country artist including Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Florida Georgia Line, and Luke Bryan - just to name a few.
Author:
Jacklyn Krol
Sofi Tukker Takes Us on a Spiritual Journey Through Tropical Dance with "Playa Grande"
June 3, 2019
"The only thing more fun than making a song with one of our favorite bands of all time is getting to spend a week with them in their hometown...!"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
chromonicci. on SoundCloud, Making a Space For Himself, and Being Very Black [Q&A]
February 23, 2022
chromonicci. takes us through the death of SoundCloud and carving out a space for himself in the beat scene.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
So What?! Fest 2022: 11 Undercard Acts Not to Miss | The Noise
May 27, 2022
You do not want to miss these 11 acts at So What?! Fest 2022.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Regrettes Reminds Us the Future (of Punk) Is Female
September 26, 2019
Bummed over the current state of gender politics? Maybe you just need to check out a The Regrettes show.
Author:
Brady Moses
Baker Grace's "Like You" Is a Lovely Moment of Clarity [Premiere + Q&A]
December 17, 2019
"When you dig deeper than what's on the surface, you start to realize people are more 'Like You' than you might think."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Myles Cameron's "Counting Sheep" Is an Illustration of Isolation, Hope, and Love
January 29, 2020
There is no denying that this next chapter of Myles Cameron will be something cherish.
Author:
Chuck Ramos