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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
Stella Rose Delivers a Raw, Unapologetic Debut Album in ‘Eyes of Glass’
May 23, 2023
'Eyes of Glass' is an album built from a milieu of escapism, enduring spirituality, and chaotic cross-generational source material.
Author:
DJ Connor
LIA LIA Battles Her Intrusive Thoughts in New Single "What if i jump from a Bridge"
July 12, 2023
"What if i jump from a Bridge" is an all-consuming, left-field pop tour de force.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
If You’re Crushing on Someone, Hana Eid’s “Weird” Is For You
August 22, 2023
Crushes are weird. Feelings are weird. And singer-songwriter Eid’s latest single captures all those tricky feelings.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”
January 17, 2023
"true" is a woozy lovesick outing that sees JAWNY making full use of his left-field talents.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
piri & Tommy Villiers Get Our Hearts Racing With "updown"
February 18, 2023
“updown” is a song that gives us permission to reclaim our natural desires.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
salem ilese Doomscrolls Her Way to a Alternative Pop Hit With "Painhub"
April 4, 2023
"Painhub" explores the dangers of digital overindulgence.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LØLØ’s "hot girls in hell" is a Psychotically Sentimental Alt-Pop Anthem
July 24, 2023
Through "hot girls in hell" and “5,6,7,8,” LØLØ flaunts her ability to romanticize toxicity in an achingly relatable way.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Taylor Swift (and Us) Are Absolutely Living For Griff's "Vertigo"
September 5, 2023
Griff’s “Vertigo” provides the validity in a very crucial stop in the grieving process: anger.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Eighty Ninety Contemplates Heartbreak on "Got Your Message"
August 19, 2019
"It's about facing that reality and then also understanding that an experience or relationship like that can be meaningful, even if you know it has to end."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Mac Miller, Charlotte Lawrence, 070 Shake, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
January 17, 2020
The sixth and final studio album from Mac Miller is here. This and more in this week's #NowWatching playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo