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Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]
September 9, 2019
The Indiana artist on the rise blends hip-hop and soul with a nostalgic '70s and '80s flair that is only elevated by his innate gift for storytelling.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia's Debut Album Is an Uncompromising Look at 'Love and Compromise'
September 9, 2019
British neo-soul artist Mahalia exists beyond the realm of passing trends and fads.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Offers a Happy Medium of Indie Rock and Dream Pop in 'chapter 2'
September 9, 2019
Finally, a sequel that lives up to its predecessor.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ryan Beatty, Mahalia, girl in red, flor & More | #NowWatching Playlist
September 6, 2019
Follow along for new tunes added every Friday!
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
The "Divine" Ayoni Makes Her Stellar Debut with Island Instrumentals & Pop Melodies
September 6, 2019
She may only be 20 years old, but Ayoni is here to preach the truth about our underappreciated divinity.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BIIANCO Shares Electronic Wave "Rice Crispies," Second Single from Debut EP
September 6, 2019
Vibrant and thriving, queer artist BIIANCO is back with another popping anthem just months after her debut.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright
September 6, 2019
South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
Author:
Precious Kato
flor Pulls off an Exhilarating Balancing Act in 'ley lines' Album
September 6, 2019
Be sure to catch flor performing their new album and plenty of fan favorites on their Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brock Monroe Is Saving Alternative Rock with His Badass Attitude In "Bossman" [PREMIERE]
September 6, 2019
A booming anthem from a forward-thinking powerhouse, "Bossman" is all about taking control of your life and building it into something you're genuinely proud of.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charli XCX, Clairo, Yaeji, and the Pop Futurism of "February 2017"
September 6, 2019
The future of pop belongs to Charli, baby.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
State Champs Prove They're Kings of the New Age [Q&A] | THE NOISE
December 5, 2022
In the peak of the most recent pop-punk revival, State Champs have proudly declared themselves the Kings of the New Age.
Author:
Moe Horta
Stephen Dawes Fears He Might "Lose My Mind" in Latest Standout Single
March 13, 2023
"Lose My Mind" demonstrates the full, heart-rending range of this breakout rising star.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Del Water Gap Grapples With the Weight of Change in "Coping on Unemployment"
August 8, 2023
"It’s about the liminal space between sex and commitment. It’s about fear of permanence, self-doubt, mental health."
Author:
Jake Selvey
Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]
April 28, 2022
Listening to Kokoroko makes you feel held and cared for, revitalized yet at full ease.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cannon Can't Keep Up With His "College Friends" in New Genre-Spanning Single
May 23, 2022
"I soon came to realize that in trying to be two places at once, I ended up nowhere."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather"
July 2, 2021
"Weather" is a nigh-perfect pop song with an undeniably alternative appeal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Huron John Is Up to Something in 'Apocalypse Wow, Vol. 1'
February 13, 2020
In this saturated space, it is refreshing to see something this wickedly confident.
Author:
Precious Kato
Austin Millz & Pell Might Leave You "On Read" in 2020
March 25, 2020
If you've ever ghosted somebody, this song is for you.
Author:
Malc.
Charlotte Sands Wrestles With Her Mind in Latest Single "Six Feet Under" | THE NOISE
March 31, 2023
Charlotte Sands continues to "create a safe space for people to feel accepted and celebrated for their weirdness and diversity" on her latest single, "Six Feet Under."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Run Around LA and Mexico with DJ Young Franco in 10 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
February 8, 2019
"Otherside" might just be the song to kickstart Young Franco's career in the states.
Author:
Kelly Itatani