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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
Eyedress and The Marías Conjure a Hazy Chance Encounter in "Separate Ways"
November 13, 2023
"Separate Ways" moves at its own serene, dreamlike pace.
Author:
Laura Reyes
LIA LIA Embarks on a Battle For Her Identity in 'Angst'
November 14, 2023
"'Angst' is my big fuck you to anxiety, depression and sickness."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
deryk Laments Over What She Should Have Said on "Call You Out,"
July 13, 2020
The UK born but Auckland based singer deryk has arrived with her debut single.
Author:
Malc.
Can You Spot All the Cultural Commentary in Mez's "Loading..." Video?
September 18, 2020
Multi-hyphenate Mez is back with a new song and video.
Author:
Malc.
How to Make Labneh with Wafia
October 8, 2020
Australian singer and songwriter Wafia is the latest act to help us add to our domestic skillset during the quarantine.
Author:
Malc.
grandma Dances Through the Pain of "Painless"
June 8, 2023
"In 'Painless,' I've tried to capture the complexities of intimacy and heartbreak."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Satellite Citi Want To Be Set Free On New Single "Anxious Hearts" [Premiere] | THE NOISE
September 6, 2023
Los Angeles-based hard rock duo Satellite Citi pull out all the stops on their latest single, "Anxious Hearts."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Young Culture And Daisy Grenade Team Up For Infectious New Single "Jesus" | THE NOISE
October 4, 2023
New York bands Young Culture and Daisy Grenade join forces and wow us all with the release of their new single, "Jesus."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bo Milli Soundtracks Her Coming of Age Trials and Tribulations in Debut EP 'Making Friends'
October 24, 2023
"All the songs on the EP are in some way about struggling to ask for what you want from other people."
Author:
Giselle Libby
10 Questions With mlbacard¡ on Her Genre-Defying Sound
November 2, 2023
Listening to mlbacard¡ feels like a FaceTime call where one minute you’re spilling your deepest secrets and the next you’re laughing at memes
Author:
Tatum Van Dam