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'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility
August 12, 2019
Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
Author:
Emily Bird
RUEL Puts a Magnifying Glass to Stan Culture in "Face to Face"
August 12, 2019
Beneath the track's lush, R&B-hued instrumentation, the singer messages his current pop star obsession on social media while running around Paris before her show.
Author:
Brady Moses
Zealyn Resists a Surreptitious Charm With Style in "So Damn Charming" Video [PREMIERE]
August 12, 2019
"Everything looks beautiful and well put together, but on the inside I am broken and so full of pain and doubt."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
half•alive, Ashe, Cavetown, & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 9, 2019
As our Lollapalooza come down slowly subsides, we take comfort in a jam-packed #NowWatching Playlist to kick off the weekend ahead.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Cavetown's Charming Vocals Bring Light to His Sorrows In Heartbreaking "Feb 14″
August 9, 2019
Cavetown's refreshing bedroom pop sound is more evident than ever in his charming new single.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ahead of Tour, Ashe Proudly Dismantles Toxic Relationships With 'Moral of the Story: Chapter 2′
August 9, 2019
"When I was married, I was broken...I wrote it to dismantle the marriage I was in and with hopes of dismantling other people's toxic relationships."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Tamir Cures our Summer Blues with Ultra Sultry "MIA"
August 9, 2019
"MIA" sounds like velvet feels.
Author:
Anna Vasquez
Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]
August 9, 2019
The project's sound is lush, rich with R&B grooves and full of nods to jazz records of the late '60s and '70s.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Kailee Morgue Covers Metric's "Black Sheep" for all Those Scott Pilgrim Stans Out There
August 9, 2019
"Black Sheep" is a testament to Morgue's impressive range, one that extends far beyond that of atmospheric pop numbers.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Scarypoolparty Pens a Deceptively Haunting Ballad in "Cholo Love"
August 9, 2019
Is there anything Scarypoolparty cannot do?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who is Siiickbrain?
November 3, 2022
Meet the rising alternative star who kicked off her first-ever tour opening for Bring Me the Horizon.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Deaton Chris Anthony and UMI Link for the Bittersweet "Sonshine"
July 12, 2019
Deaton Chris Anthony is crafting some of the best retro-futuristic R&B out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sir Chloe's Debut Album 'I Am The Dog' Sees the Rising Star Seizing Control [Q&A]
May 17, 2023
Thrilling paradoxes build the backbone of the 'I Am The Dog,' a praiseworthy debut from one of indie rock's rising stars.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KennyHoopla and Travis Barker Reunite Ahead of Blink-182 Tour For 'BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT//'
July 7, 2023
"Just wanted to have fun and make music. There's a lot of nostalgia, grief, and even hope mixed in."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
again&again Delivers an Irresistible Vibe on "baby"
June 1, 2021
The breakneck pacing at which again&again embraces their rotating spotlight.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
A$AP Rocky Jumps On Comethazine's "Walk" (Remix)
March 21, 2019
Listen to the A$AP general's new verse on Comethazine's hit song.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
25 Game of Thrones-Obsessed Artists Predicted the Fate of Westeros
May 13, 2019
We asked 25 of your favorite artists who they predicted would've taken the infamous Iron Throne before shit hit the fan.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 22, 2019
Rising R&B artist AUGUST 08 stands as 88rising's secret weapon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 19, 2019
Carefully crafted with tidbits of real life details and poetic liberties, Parks is able to capture personal moments while tapping into our overarching shared human experience.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Nick Leng and Chester Watson's "Plastic Moon" Is an Otherworldy Offering
February 12, 2020
The new single arrives hand-in-hand with a cosmic, clay-animated video.
Author:
Jessica Thomas