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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
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express
January 7, 2022
Eric Nam's artist journey has been just that, a journey, one rife with unexpected twists and turns.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Urges Us to Go on a "Holiday" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 27, 2019
"It's a song about the early steps of that transition. I think I was somewhere between denial and acceptance at the time this one came through."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Paris Michael Blends Punk and Hip Hop on His Debut 'PUBLICITY STUNT'
September 11, 2020
Paris Michael's rebellious attitude and ear for gritty and industrial instrumentals make his debut EP, PUBLICITY STUNT, an engaging and memorable listen.
Author:
Tyler Borland
LIA LIA's "Night Call" Is Pop for After Midnight
October 2, 2020
Berlin-based vocalist and songwriter LIA LIA gets into an autumn vibe with her new single "Night Call," a cooling tonic of sound adding mystery to the shortening days, a plea for something to end and begin anew.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
ARIS Lands the Perfect Sucker Punch With Debut Single “Lucky Strike”
March 3, 2023
"Lucky Strike" is a debut single that is equal parts cutthroat and infectious.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
March 16, 2023
From Holly Blair to KIDS, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
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