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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
Not Better, Understood: a Conversation With Alexander 23 [Q&A]
August 19, 2021
"I feel like asking someone to feel better when they listen to music is kind of a tremendous ask..."
Author:
EJ Saftner
Who Is Luna Li?
March 2, 2022
From last-minute Halloween costumes to piecing together what it means to be a moon fairy who is allergic to dogs, we ask the question, Who is Luna Li?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Bianca Jade Puts the "Pressure" on in Seductive New Single
August 30, 2022
“Pressure” is a tantalizing ode to 2000’s R&B.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
GOON DES GARCONS* Links With Cuco For the Cinematic "A24"
May 4, 2020
The ode to the cult indie film studio is intoxicating from start to finish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Pink Sweat$ Joins Mahalia For a Fresh New Remix of "BRB"
July 27, 2020
"BRB" is the latest addition to Mahalia's growing canon of stellar collaborations with fellow R&B stars.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Channel Tres Teases New Mixtape With the Groovy "Skate Depot"
October 12, 2020
Channel Tres doesn't miss.
Author:
Maddy Quach
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer
kmoe Drops Glitchy, Experimental "gloves" Visual
May 20, 2021
"gloves" embodies internet culture, a DIY aesthetic, and the spirit of the underground community dubbed as hyperpop.
Author:
Tyler Borland
HUNNY's Anthemic Pop-Punk Has Us Screaming 'Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.'
July 22, 2019
HUNNY is pop-punk for a post - Warped Tour era.
Author:
Brady Moses
LIZ and Slayyyter's Radiant Collab Shines Like a "Diamond In the Dark"
July 25, 2019
LIZ is our glittering galactic queen.
Author:
Miranda Hyman