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BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her

BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her
June 24, 2021 BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
otr
black music month
bim
Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired  'Love Letterz'

Marzz on the Powerful Black Artists That Inspired  'Love Letterz'
June 24, 2021 To celebrate Black Music Month and PRIDE, Marzz shares with us a few of the incredible black artists that inspired her debut EP.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
marzz
love letterz
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her

Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021 From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author: DJ Connor
kennyhoopla
dijon
arlo parks
jean dawson
sza
hannah jadagu
black music month
yves tumor
what is going on
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

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
rap
lofi hip hop
skip waiters
handgun
In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]

In Her Self-Titled Debut EP, AERI Breaks Up With the Idea of Herself [Premiere]
June 3, 2021 AERI's debut EP is an intimate exploration of the queer journey often left untold.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
album reviews
aeri
KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]

KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]
May 31, 2021 And we have the first look at her new music video for "Care 4 U."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
bedroom pop
KIM!
care 4 u
Dolly Ave Builds the Tension to a Fever Pitch With Her  "Try" Visual

Dolly Ave Builds the Tension to a Fever Pitch With Her  "Try" Visual
May 27, 2021 Dolly Ave's keen visual acumen is a credit to her multidisciplinary approach to art and expression.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
dolly ave
try
Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]

Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]
May 26, 2021 "'Am I Alive' is about my struggles with violence and the relentless cycles of murder, pain, and healing."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative pop
mindy
am i alive
Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"

Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"
May 21, 2021 Vicarious, emotive, confident, mysterious, and sensual only begin to explain Mariposa's debut effort.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
hip hop
latin
mariposa
callan
Elephante Shares Exclusive BTS Photos of  "High Water" Music Video Shoot

Elephante Shares Exclusive BTS Photos of  "High Water" Music Video Shoot
May 13, 2021 Take an inside look at what went into making Elephante's latest tour de force.
Author: DJ Connor
electronic
elephante
high water
Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]

Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
R&B
Soul
rena
holding my breath
Homeschool Sounds Happier Than Ever in "The Strangest Thing" [Premiere]

Homeschool Sounds Happier Than Ever in "The Strangest Thing" [Premiere]
April 7, 2022 "Music has shown me what I don't want, not just in the industry but in my life..."
Author: DJ Connor
indie
indie rock
homeschool
the strangest thing
book ii
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]

Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022 "Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
haru nemuri
shunka ryougen
jpop
Evenson's "LUNGS" Video Arrives as a Breath of Fresh Air [Premiere]

Evenson's "LUNGS" Video Arrives as a Breath of Fresh Air [Premiere]
September 21, 2022 "I wanted to make a song that expressed that feeling of claustrophobia and hyper-anxiety yet offered a hopeful silver lining."
Author: DJ Connor
indie
indie pop
evenson
lungs
Giift Finds Herself "Fed Up" on Moving Debut Single

Giift Finds Herself "Fed Up" on Moving Debut Single
February 18, 2022 Giift's voice is bare and raw, hiding absolutely nothing.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
giift
fed up
Mad Wave Is Back With a Self-Titled and Satanic Panic Inspired Single [Premiere]

Mad Wave Is Back With a Self-Titled and Satanic Panic Inspired Single [Premiere]
August 25, 2020 Mad Waves' leering, dark video of the same title takes us on a myth-riddled journey of psychedelia that blurs judgments.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
alternative
Mad wave
Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]

Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]
September 29, 2021 Marin proves unstoppable on the Spanish-sung "Tanto."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
latin
cassie marin
tanto
LATENIGHTJIGGY's "Nela" Is a Sultry Tune Made For the Dancefloor

LATENIGHTJIGGY's "Nela" Is a Sultry Tune Made For the Dancefloor
July 6, 2022 "Nela" is a statement to his peer group that he can both steer and stir the pot.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
dance
latin
latenightjiggy
nela
Joel Blackmon is Earnest and Honest on  "Morning"

Joel Blackmon is Earnest and Honest on  "Morning"
June 24, 2020 Blackmon's vibrant harmonies and near-tears romantic lyricism will make him an instant favorite for those needing musical accompaniment to their summer love quests.
Author: DJ Connor
Soul
Pop
Joel Blackmon
Morning
Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"

Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"
May 21, 2021 Vicarious, emotive, confident, mysterious, and sensual only begin to explain Mariposa's debut effort.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
hip hop
latin
mariposa
callan

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