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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
Easy Life: "You always feel totally lost and that’s a little bit sad but also really liberating." [Q&A]
October 27, 2022
"It’s the little things, the small insecurities we all have that actually build the character arc of growing up and maturing."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Maths Time Joy Unveils Stunning Video for "Two Steps" [Premiere]
January 19, 2021
Maths Time Joy's recent collaboration with Kevin Garrett is the hypnotic single "Two Steps."
Author:
Rachael Jansky
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kamal. Lays His Soul Bare in "people don’t change (demo)"
June 22, 2023
"people don’t change (demo)" is a reminder it's okay not to be okay.
Author:
Jake Selvey
flowerovlove Desperately Seeks Out Her "Next Best Exit"
September 7, 2023
"'Next Best Exit' is a song based on the themes of toxic people, negative energy surrounding you, and you being in desperate need to find an exit out..."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Continue Celebrating Black Music with rum.gold & Top That Track
August 5, 2020
Join rum.gold on Top That Track this week as they continue their "Celebrate Black Music" series.
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Tommy Newport Drops New Visuals for Groove-Soaked Banger "Yellow Lines"
January 25, 2021
As if we didn't know it already, Tommy Newport shows us just how cool he is in the new music video for "Yellow Lines."
Author:
Joe Beer