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FRENSHIP and Yoke Lore Reclaim Their Originality with "Wanted A Name"
January 16, 2019
"With this song we didn't try to think about genres or influences - we just let it happen."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
SWMRS Delivers a Bout of VHS-Era Punk Nostalgia With "Trashbag Baby" Video
January 15, 2019
SWMRS delivers just what punk rock needs right now.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Dirty Nil - "Evil Side" | Northside Sessions
January 15, 2019
Emerging from Hamilton, Ontario, The Dirty Nil cut their teeth playing the dirtiest of dive bars before they found themselves opening for some of their own idols.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
January 15, 2019
At the intersection of alternative, lo fi, emo, and hip-hop, stands guardin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019
Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Ones To Watch Presents: lovelytheband - 'the finding it hard to smile' tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
January 15, 2019
Tickets will be available Friday, Jan. 18, at 10:00 AM local time!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Toronto's Verzache Shows Unwavering Promise in Anti-Genre 'Thought Pool' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 14, 2019
'Thought Pool' is the formative chapter of Verzache's ascension into his potential; check out the entire project here.
Author:
Alexis Papadopoulos
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Alex Cameron? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 14, 2019
As one fan on Bandcamp puts it, his music can be chalked up to "Bogan pop from an alternate 1980s."
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
MIKNNA Provides an 'Escape' From the Mundane in Conceptual Debut Album
January 14, 2019
"Wherever your desired destination may be in life, we hope that each piece enlightens the way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Restless Modern Pens a Ballad For an Always-Online Culture With "I Hate That I'm Addicted to the Internet" [Q&A]
February 23, 2022
Whether you're doomscrolling, dissociating, or chasing a fleeting dopamine high, this is the song for you.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Grady and Whethan Provide the Cinematic Score for Hookup Culture in "Only One"
January 11, 2019
"It's the theme music to casual hookup culture, where both parties involved would just rather only put their feet into relationships."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
#NowWatching Playlist: 02-15-19
February 16, 2019
This week's playlist additions include Dennis Lloyd's valiant return, August 08 and Smino's harmonious collaboration, Matt Maeson's ode to life on the lonely road, and much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Listening to Brendan Bennett's New Single Won't Be "Wasted Time"
March 25, 2019
Bennett has carved out a niche within pop for his sound, and it's a little bit electronic, a little bit hip hop but it's mostly just addicting.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Rhye Rediscovers His Undying Love for Atmospheric Pianos with "Needed"
May 3, 2019
"It's about that deeper yearning to be needed by someone you love, to feel that sense of purpose."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
DWLLRS Embrace Sunny Optimism on "We're All Just Falling and Flying"
December 4, 2020
San Clemente pop duo DWLLRS take influence from surf rock, alternative hip-hop, and pop, but join these sounds together to make something uniquely themselves.
Author:
Tyler Borland
"Story of My Life" Sees Ant Clemons Reflecting on the Journey of a Lifetime
March 31, 2021
"Story of My Life" is a beautiful meditation on change and progress that looks to the past in order to move forward.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'
May 11, 2021
Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author:
DJ Connor
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]
June 16, 2021
Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author:
DJ Connor
Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP
December 14, 2020
Los Angeles based rapper and singer Charlie Curtis-Beard is best known for his youthful demeanor and creative use of R&B, hip hop, and pop influences in his music.
Author:
Tyler Borland