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Scarypoolparty's "Tonight" Is an Instant Classic
June 28, 2019
Co-produced by himself and his mentor Twin Shadow, who himself is a force to behold, the track opens in idyllic yet slightly ominous fashion.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
boy pablo and Jimi Somewhere's "Never Cared" Captures a Special Moment
June 28, 2019
boy pablo + Jimi Somewhere + a toy Casio keyboard + a radiant guitar = "Never Cared," an organic summer track full of floating synth sounds and passionate vocals.
Author:
Jess Myers
Ayokay's "Things Fall Apart" Sets You in a Magical Indie-Pop Landscape
June 28, 2019
The LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer's latest is light and whimsical in nature, yet totally danceable.
Author:
Jess Myers
Clairo's "Closer to You" Is an Anesthetic for Growing Pains
June 28, 2019
While Clairo's earlier work evokes the starry-eyed daydreams of a teen with a long road ahead, "Closer to You" feels like we've opened a door into the more shadowy recesses of the singer's mind.
Author:
Brady Moses
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chase Atlantic's 'PHASES' Is an Astronomical Journey Worth Taking
June 28, 2019
"Chase Atlantic is now dwelling within a realm of its own; it's both scarily isolating and blissfully euphoric at the same time. Welcome to a whole new era."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Shordie Shordie on "Bitchuary" and Getting 03 Greedo's Stamp of Approval | Quick 6
June 27, 2019
This is a thing or six you did not know about the viral artist.
Author:
Green Lee
mxmtoon Writes Her Heartbreak on the Wall in "high & dry"
June 27, 2019
mxmtoon is not one to keep her feelings locked up.
Author:
Brady Moses
George Taylor's "Roses" Is a Masterful Use of Sonic Space [PREMIERE]
June 27, 2019
British singer-songwriter George Taylor has shown from the jump that he can build worlds inside your headphones.
Author:
Brady Moses
Elliot Lee Is Done Feeling like "Dirt" [PREMIERE]
June 27, 2019
With an eccentric fashion style and distinctive sound, Lee is fearless, bold and authentically herself.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Whethan and grandson's "All In My Head" Is Perfectly Contained Chaos
February 10, 2020
The unexpected pairing delivers an adrenaline-pumping track that moves at a mile a minute.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Maddie Jay Pulls Inspiration From Everywhere in Debut EP 'Mood Swings' [Premiere]
April 29, 2020
From Prince to Los Terricolas De Freddy Fuentes, Jay's debut EP is an amalgamation of sights and sounds.
Author:
Precious Kato
Oliver Malcolm Reflects on the Dark Side of Fame With "Outside"
October 5, 2020
Malcolm channels the larger-than-life failings of rock idols into a striking stripped-back track.
Author:
Maddy Quach
'Birds of Prey: The Album' Dismantles Sexist Myths One Female Lead at a Time
February 7, 2020
A much-needed step-up from Jared Leto's cringe-inducing Joker.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Let's Talk Gavin Haley's 'Long Game' [Q&A]
October 18, 2019
'Long Game' is about not knowing what's going to happen but also not ever being willing to stop.
Author:
Precious Kato
Alaina Castillo Is a Backseat-Driving Fashionista in "No Importa" Video
November 29, 2019
Castillo is securing her place as the next pop icon.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'
December 2, 2019
Parks' latest collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Author:
Bianca Brown
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Who Is Tate McRae?
January 30, 2020
16-year-old Tate McRae is poised to be pop's next big thing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dennis Lloyd Transcends Genre Limits With Follow Up Anthem, "Never Go Back"
February 15, 2019
With an upcoming debut EP set for April and a North American headline tour including stops at Coachella and Governors Ball, the young auteur has only just scratched the surface.
Author:
Andra Nechita