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X Lovers' 'virgin' Is an Avalanche of Emotional Depth
November 25, 2019
X Lovers has dispatched a wellspring of emotions for you to bask in.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Juke Ross Chronicles the Highs and Lows of His Life in 'Drifting Apart' [Q&A]
November 25, 2019
"I saved up some money, pawned the only jewelry I had, and bought my first guitar."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Carlie Hanson Finds Herself Lovesick in "Side Effects"
November 25, 2019
Hanson's latest single has us hooked.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Scarypoolparty Cements Himself as a Musical Savant in 'Exit Form'
November 25, 2019
Let the legacy of Scarypoolparty truly begin.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Rina Sawayama's "STFU!" Is an Anthem of Chaos
November 25, 2019
Sawayama takes to nu-metal to express her disdain for microaggressions.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Maggie Rogers, Scarypoolparty, Gracie Abrams, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
November 23, 2019
Maggie Rogers is backing up that Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist" with a brand new single.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jean Dawson's "Ooga Booga" Is a Fever Dream We Don't Want to Wake From
November 22, 2019
Dawson is doing music differently.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Hannah Diamond Pushes Past the Limitations of Pop in 'Reflections'
November 22, 2019
Listening to 'Reflections' at times feels like the equivalent of finding yourself thrust into an ultramodern museum.
Author:
Precious Kato
Honeycraft Explores Imagined Suffering in "Outsider"
November 22, 2019
A critical examination of self-pity has never sounded this good.
Author:
Precious Kato
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riovaz's "U Neva" Sees the New Jersey Breakout Act in His Full Riorave Era
January 31, 2023
Riovaz embodies pure cathartic disruption.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Yung Bae and Channel Tres' "Wonder" Is a Vaporwave Dream Come True
June 11, 2021
"Wonder" synthesizes Yung Bae's vaporwave-funk sound with Channel Tres' hip-hop bounce.
Author:
Carter Fife
Elijah Waters Hits His Creative Stride on New Single "Grey"
August 20, 2021
"Grey" is Elijah Waters at his best.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Luna Li Taps Serena Isioma For the Ethereal "Flower (In Full Bloom)"
September 28, 2021
"Flower (In Full Bloom)" is a small dose of sonic sunshine.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Max Bennett Kelly Navigates Imposter Syndrome on "Fresh Green at the Gallery"
February 1, 2022
"Nobody's making shit like this right now. Maybe ever."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]
March 15, 2022
"I always say if you want your art to outlive your life you need to evolve."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]
March 13, 2020
"In today's social media climate, it's difficult to stay present sometimes and it's noticeable in all kinds of relationships."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Hazey Eyes and Moli Tackle Losing Yourself in the Soaring "Hungover You" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
Sentimental, Hypnotic, and Dance-Inducing. This is Hazey Eyes at his finest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul