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Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Winona Oak Links With Robin Schulz For the Soaring and Brooding "Oxygen"
May 29, 2020
"Oxygen" is the sort of heart-racing pop smash that has us all the more excited to experience live music once again.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sirens of Lesbos Take Us on a Mental Journey With "How Many Miles" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
"How Many Miles" is the perfect soundtrack for your mental journey; a glimpse of heeded optimism with vibrant, visual lyrics and a retro melange of family sitcom sounds that make you want to start out on a journey despite the limitations.
Author:
DJ Connor
Bronze Whale Show Off Their Unique Brand of Electronic Music on "Sinking" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
Bronze Whale have blessed us with a brand new collaboration, "Sinking." It's a song you can absolutely rave to within the confines of your own home.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Roman Rouge's "The Other Me" is Thought-Provoking and Evocative [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
Ethereal harmonies, funk-fueled basslines, and seductive melodies give us the 90's R&B feels from "The Other Me"
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Emma Charles Has Some Valid Questions About Friendship on "25″ [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
From the piano hiding in the background of the song, to the drum production, every element of this song complements each other to near perfection. Emma Charles' "25" is a blast from the past, and we're here for it.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Author:
Malc.
ROLE MODEL Has a Rapturous Message "for the people in the back"
May 27, 2020
No one does it quite like ROLE MODEL.
Author:
Ruby Scott
박혜진 Park Hye Jin Is Ushering in a New Hypnotic Wave of K-House
May 27, 2020
Led by artists like Peggy Gou and Yaeji, K-house newcomer 박혜진 Park Hye Jin speaks to the genre's limitless potential.
Author:
Maddy Quach
4EVR MICHAEL Uniquely Bridges Pop and Trap on His Debut, "NORTHFACE"
May 26, 2020
On "NORTHFACE," 4EVR MICHAEL pushes boundaries and builds upon his foundation by incorporating pop elements in new and exciting ways.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
Author:
DJ Connor
NoMBe Tackles Toxic Masculinity in the Cosmic "Boys Don't Cry"
April 27, 2021
"Boys Don't Cry" floats though as if unbound by gravity, weightless and carefree in its effervescent daydream.
Author:
Ruby Scott
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cybertrash and midwxst Gaze Ahead With New Heater “with u”
December 12, 2022
"with u" is a reminder of the halcyon days of hyperpop past.
Author:
Carter Fife
binki Returns to Defy and Exceed Expectations in "Hotel Window"
March 7, 2023
“Hotel Window” is the first we've heard from the genre-bending artist since his 2021 debut EP 'Motor Function.'
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Alexx Bean Says He's "Right Where You Left Me" On Explosive New Single
May 19, 2023
Rising pop-punk rocker Alexx Bean continues to pave the way for himself on his latest high-energy single, "Right Where You Left Me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Emei Makes Self-Sabotage Sound Irresistible in "Cynical"
July 17, 2023
"Cynical" is a refreshing, hard-hitting, edgy pop anthem
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ben Kessler Tells a Coming-of-Age Story Still Being Written With 'Violet'
December 9, 2022
"Violet is the color I see when I close my eyes and do all this dreaming — it is my most scared, introspective space."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
I Like Thomas Headon’s New EP and I Think You Would Like it Too
June 30, 2023
"These six songs are the first time that I’ve put together a collection of songs without a shared feeling, and more so just six songs that I fucking love."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Meet julie, the Los Angeles Band Channeling Unbridled '90s Angst in "catalogue"
October 2, 2023
Combing elements of grunge, pop, and shoegaze, julie cracks open the complexities of human emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon