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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
The Driver Era's "A Kiss" Video Is the Perfect Blend of Nostalgia and Creativity

The Driver Era's "A Kiss" Video Is the Perfect Blend of Nostalgia and Creativity
December 4, 2019 "I don't think either of us has felt so creatively charged up in a long time."
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
alternative
indie rock
the driver era
a kiss
Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game

Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game
March 29, 2022 The alternative K-rap outfit thrives on the idea of creating something new, fun, and chaotic.
Author: Kelly Park
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
k-pop
1300
rocksta
foreign language
k-rap
Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"

Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"
May 12, 2023 "'From The Start' is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
jazz
bossa nova
laufey
from the start
Little Monarch Brings a Groovy New Energy to "Same Old"

Little Monarch Brings a Groovy New Energy to "Same Old"
November 1, 2023 “Same Old” invokes an effortlessly serene sense of self.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
little monarch
same old
CHAMPS'  "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]

CHAMPS'  "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]
January 30, 2020 CHAMPS delivers an A24 Films - worthy music video.
Author: Mike Olinger
indie
indie pop
champs
katrina
Jacob Banks Releases the Soul-Stirring "By Design [Evel Knievel]," Announces 'Lies About the War'

Jacob Banks Releases the Soul-Stirring "By Design [Evel Knievel]," Announces 'Lies About the War'
June 10, 2022 "'By Design [Evel Knievel]’ is about the novelty of youth."
Author: Dillon Stave
soul
R&B
jacob banks
by design
lies about the war
Ariana Grande: From Cat Valentine to a Generation-Defining Pop Princess [WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]

Ariana Grande: From Cat Valentine to a Generation-Defining Pop Princess [WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]
May 1, 2019 Even Barack Obama is an Ariana Grande stan.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
where are they now
ariana grande
thank u next
sweetener
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age

Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021 Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
ruel
growing up is ____
growing up is
Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]

Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 21, 2019 Ones To Watch chatted with Christian French about crushes, his recent tour with Quinn XCII, and of course, "head first."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
head first
christian french
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Uncovers a Long-Forgotten "Choke" Video

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Uncovers a Long-Forgotten "Choke" Video
January 11, 2019 While we are left trying to piece together the perplexing, out-of-time music video, we certainly cannot deny iDKHOW's charm and infectious nature.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
i dont know how but they found me
idkhow
idkhbtfm
choke

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