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FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
22 Rising Artists on the First Record They Ever Bought
April 13, 2019
These are the records that shaped our favorite artists.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Omar Apollo Revives Indie-Funk with 'Friends' EP Ahead of 'The Voyager' Tour
April 11, 2019
Apollo consistently blows us away with his flawless weaving of bedroom pop and R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dance Like Nobody's Watching with Parcels' Lighthearted "Tape" Video
April 11, 2019
Arguably the finest electro-pop five-piece based in Berlin, Parcels is reviving their 2018 debut self-titled record with a cinematic visual.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ady Suleiman Turned His Voice Memos into Brilliant Neo-Soul 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' Mixtape [Q&A]
April 9, 2019
If soulful melodies are your cup of tea, then 'Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1' is your invitation to Suleiman's tasty world of custard cream biscuits.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Foliage Has a "Pattern" of Penning Exceptional Indie Melodies [PREMIERE]
April 9, 2019
With an 80s guitar pop vibe, "Pattern" slowly drags us into the intriguing inner-workings of Foliage's mind as he explores his complex relationship with mental health.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Steve Lacy Breaks His Silence with the Waviest of R&B Jams, "N Side"
April 8, 2019
Two long years since his last solo release, The Internet's Steve Lacy proves that he still has the magic touch.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Multi-Instrumentalist Dennis Lloyd Recounts a Special Past Love in 'Exident' EP
April 8, 2019
"I've never shared anything more personal than this EP. I hope it'll help heal your heart."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BENEE's Groovy Tune Is "Soaked" with Indie-Pop Righteousness [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 5, 2019
We're so pleased to be introducing you to your newest indie-pop obsession.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BETWEEN FRIENDS Has Us "blushing!" as They Debut Their Dream Pop Playlist [FIRST LOOK]
April 5, 2019
"The goal with 'blushing!' was to summarize the emotions that carry this first project. It almost feels like summer to us and 'blushing!' is the last day of break."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
11 Artists We'd Call "Daddy" This Father's Day
June 16, 2019
Who's your musical daddy?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Audrey MiKa and Her Toy Microphone Are Taking the Internet By Storm
September 19, 2019
Just as Ones To Watch alumna Alessia Cara did years ago, Audrey MiKa is earning major recognition from her growing YouTube channel.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
MC Magic Teams Up with Cuco & Lil Rob for a Spanish-Drizzled Love Song, "SEARCH"
March 15, 2019
"A little over a year ago my manager sent me a video of a 19-year-old kid from Hawthorne who said my music influenced his style. Immediately after watching Cuco, I wanted to collaborate with him."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bryce Vine Romanticizes Cali Culture in "La La Land" Video
April 16, 2019
Before Bryce Vine drops his debut album, 'Carnival,' waste your time with him in California with the "La La Land" music video.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
FINNEAS Introduces Us to His Unpredictable "New Girl" in Sultry Music Video
February 4, 2019
With its bluesy instrumentals and seductive vocals, it's no surprise that "New Girl" has become one of heartthrob FINNEAS' most performed tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"
January 18, 2019
"We were inspired by the guitars on Sade's 'No Ordinary Love' all the way over to the drum beat on Drake's 'Just Hold On, We're Going Home.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
A R I Z O N A & Avicii Magnify the Importance of Mental Health In "Hold The Line"
June 6, 2019
"We didn't learn until after Avicii's passing that this song had made its way into Tim's hands and really resonated with him."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
Ruby Waters Has a "Supernatural" Gift for Alternative Songwriting [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 20, 2019
Always honest in her outstanding songwriting, Waters channels her purest emotions and expresses her truest self.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul