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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.
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.
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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."
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.
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.
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."
Tamir Cures our Summer Blues with Ultra Sultry "MIA"
August 9, 2019
"MIA" sounds like velvet feels.
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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.
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.
Scarypoolparty Pens a Deceptively Haunting Ballad in "Cholo Love"
August 9, 2019
Is there anything Scarypoolparty cannot do?
emawk Sings of Self-Care and Hope in "tea"
December 12, 2019
emawk's soulful voice is as soothing as a cup of tea on a cold day.
The Best New Artists of the 2010s (According to the Grammys)
November 21, 2019
Remember that time fun. beat out Frank Ocean? We do.
grouptherapy. Reclaims Their Childhood Innocence in 'i was mature for my age, but i was still a child'
July 6, 2023
'i was mature for my age, but i was still a child' feels like an album levied at any and every "gifted kid."
Meet Jos, the 19-Year-Old Artist Crafting an Effortless Vibe
April 22, 2020
The debut single from Jos arrives like a breath of fresh air.
![Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)"
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Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
May 7, 2019
Get to know the songwriter who merged the hip hop & country spheres by writing Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road Remix."
Breland and the Radical Rise of Country Trap
March 25, 2020
Breland is country trap's next star.
Haley Joelle Bares Her Sensitive 'Sideways Heart' on Debut EP
November 12, 2021
<i>Sideways Heart</i> is a tender, beautiful listen.
Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
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Chris Johnson Shares 10 Ways He Became The Most In-Demand Touring Drummer [INDUSTRY INFILTRATION]
February 20, 2019
Beyond lending his talents to recorded critically-acclaimed recorded work, Johnson has toured with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Madonna, Taylor Swift, & more.