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Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"
May 12, 2023
"'From The Start' is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
girli's 'why am i like this??' Is a Moment of Pop-Laden Self-Discovery
May 12, 2023
girli is finally writing the music she's always wanted to release.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
chxrry22 Presents a Soultronic Take on Long Distance Relationships in "Worlds Away"
May 12, 2023
Chxrry22’s voice can make even anguish sound angelic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ahead of Anees' Debut Album 'Summer Camp,' the Breakout Star Reflects on His Mental Health Journey
May 11, 2023
"I find myself healing a little bit more with every song."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson Rises From the Ashes in '"XCAPE", PT. 1 JEAN DAWSON AS PHOENIX'
May 11, 2023
The only thing that we can expect from Dawson is that we’ll never know what to expect from him.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'
May 11, 2023
'All Out of Good Days' is an ingenuous, emotionally deep, and thought-provoking album.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
underscores’ “Cops and Robbers” Is a Melting Pot of HyperPop Mastery
May 10, 2023
“Cops and Robbers” invokes Radiohead’s madness, early 2000s pop melodies, and modern hyperpop production.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Transports Us to New York City in “Fire Escape”
May 10, 2023
“Fire Escape” feels like being a college student in the big city, lost but optimistic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
It Is Only a Matter of "Time" Until Brandon Is a Star
May 10, 2023
"Time" is a myriad of twisted emotions and confessions.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 22, 2019
"'Still Feel U' is a summer night embodiment of escaping a funk and rediscovering a lust for self-appreciation."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
"Everything Is Just a Mess" Without The Brook & The Bluff's Soulful Indie Rock [PREMIERE]
October 3, 2019
Their soul-filled indie rock sound is exceptionally neat and mature so it's no surprise that they're finally on our radar.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Maràas Deliver a Mesmerizing Moment of Respite in "Hold It Together"
March 9, 2020
The Maràas slow down and take a breath in their latest outing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rapper love-sadKiD Begs Us to "Look At The Time" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
At a notably young age, Ben McGibboney sacrificed a promising career in football and created the innovative moniker love-sadKiD to serve as their entry way into the booming rap world.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jean Dawson Ponders Life and Death in "CLEAR BONES"
June 25, 2020
If we've said it once, we've said it a million times: Jean Dawson is the future.
Author:
Ruby Scott
The Driver Era Takes Us Backstage for Interview at Sold-Out LA Show
July 3, 2019
The Driver Era is taking the world by storm, one sold out show at a time.
Scarypoolparty Cements Himself as a Musical Savant in 'Exit Form'
November 25, 2019
Let the legacy of Scarypoolparty truly begin.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet Devault, the DJ and Producer Chasing a Nostalgic Rush While Staying True to Himself [Q&A]
October 22, 2021
"That shock value, hearing the rawness of something as a kid, that's kind of feeling I'm chasing."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Greer Finds Peace in Not Being Perfectly 'Happy People' [Q&A]
November 5, 2021
"Writing about our problems didn't cure us of them, but made us feel at peace."
Author:
Ruby Scott