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KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
Author:
Precious Kato
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement
October 18, 2019
"It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author:
Precious Kato
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
Author:
Bianca Brown
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'
May 6, 2020
With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author:
Maddy Quach
"Does It Make Me Wrong?" to Do Nothing But Listen to Kid Bloom on Repeat
February 27, 2019
Kid Bloom manages to encapsulate a bitter power dynamic and turn it into a liberating, danceable single. For that alone, it's worth a listen.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
ROSALàA and J Balvin Reach New Heights in the Reggaeton Hit "Con Altura"
March 28, 2019
Breakout Latin star ROSALàA takes to the skies with J Balvin in their soon-to-be crossover hit.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Em Beihold Wants You to Be Able to Sing-Along to Her Pensive Diary Entries
March 1, 2022
If Beihold knows how to do one thing, it's pull on our heartstrings.
Author:
Kelly Park
Ambar Lucid Welcomes a New Era of Self-Acceptance With "girl ur so pretty"
May 12, 2022
Lucid's latest is "inspired by the color pink, sparkles, and characters like Rue and Jules from Euphoria."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'
July 19, 2022
In her sophomore effort, beabadoobee unravels her very being to present a wholly new sonic range.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Charlotte Cardin Signals Her Long-Awaited Sophomore Album With "99 Nights"
June 9, 2023
"99 Nights" is an insatiable piece of longing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
K. Flay Teams Up With Pierce The Veil's Vic Fuentes On Gut-Punching "Irish Goodbye" | THE NOISE
August 18, 2023
"Irish Goodbye" is the album's heaviest and hardest-hitting track, serving as an intimately detailed portrait of choosing self-preservation over succumbing to possibly toxic desire.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Almondmilkhunni's "Henni Heartbreak" Will Get You in and Through Your Feels
March 5, 2020
Get familiar with the college dropout triple-threat with an undeniable talent for nostalgic pop-R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ARI Turns a Nightmare Into the Dance-Inducing Single "Oh Well" [Premiere]
March 26, 2020
ARI has all the makings of a rising pop star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul