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Chela's "Delivery" Video Is a Cosmic '80s  Dream

Chela's "Delivery" Video Is a Cosmic '80s  Dream
December 4, 2019 Chela is finishing the year in a big way.
Author: Precious Kato
pop
electro pop
Dance
Chela
Delivery
SiR and Zacari's Latest Visual Is a Heart-Racing "Mood"

SiR and Zacari's Latest Visual Is a Heart-Racing "Mood"
December 3, 2019 "Mood" is just that, a laidback and effortless vibe.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Soul
Hip Hop
SiR
Zacari
Mood
Chasing Summer
Dad's Safehaven Is  "Smash Bros" [Premiere]

Dad's Safehaven Is  "Smash Bros" [Premiere]
December 3, 2019 Your new favorite 2-D e-girl delivers an impassioned ode to one of the best Switch games.
Author: Precious Kato
anti pop
Pop
Indie Pop
Dad
Smash Bros
Super Smash Bros
16-Year-Old Tate McRae Is Destined to Become Pop Royalty

16-Year-Old Tate McRae Is Destined to Become Pop Royalty
December 3, 2019 Come 2020, McRae is a name you will be seeing everywhere.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
New Artist Discovery
Anti Pop
Tate McRae
tate
mcrae
RITTYBO Understands the Camaraderie in Vulnerability [Q&A]

RITTYBO Understands the Camaraderie in Vulnerability [Q&A]
December 3, 2019 RITTYBO is special and there is just no other way to put it.
Author: Chuck Ramos
new artist discovery
soul
interview
R&B
album reviews
rittybo
mourning
No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For

No Rome Is a The 1975-Cosigned R&B Star to Look Out For
December 2, 2019 No Rome is a much-needed R&B outlier.
Author: Matthew Rudas
pop
R&B
New Artist Discovery
No Rome
Dirty Hit
Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'

Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'
December 2, 2019 Parks' latest collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Author: Bianca Brown
soul
singer songwriter
R&B
sophie
album reviews
arlo parks
arlo
parks
Yoke Lore Gives Us a Peek at the Man Behind the Banjo [Tour Diary]

Yoke Lore Gives Us a Peek at the Man Behind the Banjo [Tour Diary]
December 2, 2019 Yoke Lore takes us backstage of his most recent tour in these behind-the-scenes photos.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
tour diary
yoke lore
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'

LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019 Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Author: Matthew Rudas
indie
hip hop
anti pop
Laundry Day
light up shoes 2
Lao Ra's Subversive Pop Music Creates Beauty From Heartbreak

Lao Ra's Subversive Pop Music Creates Beauty From Heartbreak
December 2, 2019 Lao Ra is the next big name in Latin music.
Author: Precious Kato
new artist discovery
Pop
Lao Ra
Picaflor
Dark Pop
Latin
Gretel Hänlyn's 'Head of the Love Club' Is a Consuming, Intoxicating Sophomore Effort

Gretel Hänlyn's 'Head of the Love Club' Is a Consuming, Intoxicating Sophomore Effort
March 21, 2023 With her trademark cavernous voice and taunting style, Hänlyn continues to write outside of the bounds of modern indie rock and pop.
Author: Abby Kenna
new artist discovery
indie
indie rock
album reviews
gretel hanlyn
head of the love club
LUNA AURA Gets Her Bag and Power Back in New Single "MONEY BAG" [PREMIERE] | THE NOISE

LUNA AURA Gets Her Bag and Power Back in New Single "MONEY BAG" [PREMIERE] | THE NOISE
April 26, 2023 On the short but mighty track, the powerhouse vocalist reclaims her power alongside a barrage of crashing percussion and face-melting guitar riffs.
Author: Ally Rincon
rock
the noise
LUNA AURA
Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"

Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"
March 6, 2019 As it rains heavily in Los Angeles, we cannot help but find comfort in hot chocolate, warm blankets and Adam Melchor's intoxicating new single.
Author: Andra Nechita
folk
indie
adam melchor
plan on you
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019 On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
r&b
indie
interview
cautious clay
table of context
Who Is The Driver Era?

Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021 No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
alternative
interview
the driver era
alternative pop
who is
girlfriend
Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf

Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf
December 4, 2020 With a masked face and an anonymous persona, Civ Pierre shows there's beauty in building mystique.
Author: Tyler Borland
alternative
rap
hiphop
civ pierre
compton
black tiger
Baby Keem Makes His Case For Album of the Year With 'The Melodic Blue'

Baby Keem Makes His Case For Album of the Year With 'The Melodic Blue'
September 10, 2021 One of hip-hop's most anticipated projects is finally here.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
baby keem
the melodic blue
Kota the Friend Takes a Victory Lap on "Lyrics to Go Vol. 2"

Kota the Friend Takes a Victory Lap on "Lyrics to Go Vol. 2"
January 20, 2021 On Lyrics to GO Vol. 2, KOTA the Friend delivers his signature laid-back raps with an extra dose of reflection this time around.
Author: Carter Fife
Rap
KOTA THE FRIEND
Lyrics to GO Vol. 2
Rayvon Owen Rejects Regret on "Do It Again"

Rayvon Owen Rejects Regret on "Do It Again"
January 26, 2021 Rayvon Owen's latest track proves that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Rayvon Owen
Do It Again
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil

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