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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
DWLLRS Return With the Lovesick New Single "You"
February 18, 2021
The pop duo DWLLRS has been one of the most exciting new artists of the past year.
Author:
Tyler Borland
VALÉ and Kat Dahlia Join Forces For Cinematic "oop" Visual [Premiere]
April 16, 2021
"'oop' pulls you in swiftly and leaves you falling in love with its raw, spirited energy."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"
May 21, 2021
Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Jessie Murph Delivers an Intoxicating Pop Slowburn With "Drunk in the Bathtub"
December 2, 2022
Murph shows no signs of slowing down her dark pop rise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KiNG MALA Finally Finds a Reason to Take Care of Those "dirty dishes" in New Single
April 7, 2023
"This song is about that bittersweet feeling of knowing you don't love yourself, but you love someone else enough to try."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023
"I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
What Red Bull Music Festival LA Event Should You Go To Based on Your Weirdly Specific Tastes?
January 31, 2019
In its sophomore year, Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles is set to return this February bigger and better than ever.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
lovelytheband Tour Opener, Flora Cash Shares a Stunning Piano Ballad with "They Own This Town"
February 4, 2019
Flora Cash's forthcoming EP will be released on March 22 and they're supporting lovelytheband on 'the finding it hard to smile.'
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Multi-Instrumentalist Talos Revives Us with His Eclectic 'Far Out Dust' Album [Q&A]
February 12, 2019
"Longevity. Everything else is just noise. If your music can stand the test of time and if you continue to persist, then that in my eyes is success."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Smino's "Z4L" Video Is Just Another Reason to Catch the 'Hoopti' Tour
April 3, 2019
Who can blame these three young legends for getting down while on the road?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo