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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
FRANKIE Is Calling Out a Particular Bad "Boy" This Valentine's Day [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
'Boy...' It's almost like teasing someone on the playground. I've never been so mean in a song. I feel bad... But also, wow was that cathartic!"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Tierra Whack Proves 'Whack World' Was More Than Chance Success With "Only Child"
February 19, 2019
"All men should be feminists, Donald Trump fucks immigrants."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"
March 25, 2021
You can hear the pained emotion in Cheb Rabi's strained vocal inflections as he laments on past love on his latest song "Void."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Meet boyband, the Artist Fueled By Anime, the Internet, and Emo Rap
June 29, 2021
"The internet has low-key fucked us up."
Author:
DJ Connor
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"
August 29, 2022
“Jealous” is a perfectly concocted blend of R&B and dance-pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author:
Ruby Scott
BENEE Announces New EP 'LYCHEE' With Sun-kissed Single "Beach Boy"
February 3, 2022
"'Beach Boy' is pure fantasy, set in LA. It's about being happy alone, but still wanting some love."
Author:
Tatum Van Dan
BROCKHAMPTON, beabadoobee, Mura Masa, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 23, 2019
A new BROCKHAMPTON album, Lizzo remix, and Mura Masa and Clairo collaboration? This week's #NowWatching playlist sounds like music to our ears.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019
For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Author:
Joey Legittino