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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
Treasure Emerges as a Genre Floating Butterfly in 'Plebeian (Demo)'
April 16, 2021
<i>Plebeian</i> emits an aura of escapism with moments of serenity interwoven throughout
Author:
Joe Beer
Anthony Russo Pens a Song For the Lost Generation in "Kansas"
May 21, 2021
Free-spirited and aimless but not hopeless, Russo is proving that the next generation is just here for a good time.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"
September 24, 2021
"Let Me Not" rushes forward with a frenetic, infectious energy.
Author:
DJ Connor
Boyish Navigate a Mental Breakdown in TÁR-Inspired Music Video
May 16, 2023
The song is an emotion-laden response to the duo's decision to move their lives across the country.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Homeschool Embraces Who They Are in Vulnerable 'Just Now' EP
June 1, 2023
"As a nonbinary, genderfluid person, I felt that my biggest obstacle in truly understanding myself was finding permission to express my fluidity."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sophia Alexa's “Hall Pass” Is a Pensive Reflection on Self-Sabotage
August 28, 2023
"I’ve always had this fear that when something is going too well, I’m just waiting for it to fall apart."
Author:
DJ Connor
Carly Rose's Reign As Indie Pop Queen Begins With "twentyone"
July 8, 2020
In her new single "twentyone," Carly Rose gives us a wake up call we've been putting off for far too long.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
MarcLo Taps Into The Next Dimension of Human Potential in "All Time High"
July 21, 2020
Here to remind us of the powers within us all is hit songwriter, producer and artist, MarcLo in his latest single release and video companion for "All Time High."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Silver Sphere's "crowd" Is an Iridescent Portrait of Vulnerability
July 24, 2020
"'crowd' is about allowing yourself to be vulnerable after building up walls with someone. It's about the hard conversations, and demanding accountability in exchange for forgiveness."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Snny's "Postmodern Black" is His Most Artistic Endeavor Yet
August 5, 2020
We got to chat with Snny about his artistry and new alt rock single "Postmodern Black."
Author:
Precious Kato