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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
Bre Kennedy Lights a Beacon of Hope in the Uplifting "Wilburn Street"
May 20, 2021
"After the year we all went through... It feels like we can all connect and celebrate life together again."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
TOMI on the Heartbreaking Honesty of 'Sweet, Sweet Honey' [Q&A]
October 8, 2021
"Whether it's love, lust, or vices, it all starts from a place of pure sweetness; we want more and more of it until we completely lose ourselves in it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Matilda Mann's 'You Look Like You Can't Swim' Is For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Lost in the Deep End
July 17, 2023
"These 5 songs are the foundation of me as a songwriter and an artist."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express
January 7, 2022
Eric Nam's artist journey has been just that, a journey, one rife with unexpected twists and turns.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Worry Club Taps Childhood Hero John The Ghost For "Lately"
March 7, 2022
Linking up with The Maine frontman, Worry Club proves that sometimes childhood dreams do come true.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Seint Monet Plays By Her Own Rules on "Wish I Had the Guts" [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"Whether it's soul-pop, funk, or even some obscure country-dance shit, if it's a great song, I'm going to release it."
Author:
DJ Connor
Emei Is Perfectly Okay With Never Being “That Girl”
July 18, 2022
Emei accepts herself, flaws and all, in a pop-punk tour de force.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album
August 2, 2022
"'Emotional Creature' is, at its center, an album about allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of human emotions."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Quinn Lewis - "Only Everything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 25, 2019
In Quinn Lewis' music, you will find a rare transformative gift.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo