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Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021
This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author:
Taylor Schutt
L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife
midwxst Is 'Back in Action'
September 22, 2021
<i>Back in Action</i> sees midwxst leveraging everything from digicore, hip-hop, and hyperpop to deliver a controlled bout of chaos.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Boy Willows Finds Spiritual and Physical Healing on 'BANGS' [Q&A]
September 18, 2021
"Landon from a year ago would give anything to talk to Landon right now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Park Hye Jin Creates a World All Her Own on 'Before I Die'
September 13, 2021
In her debut project, Park regularly challenges preconceived notions of what dance music is and ought to be.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nessa Barrett Takes Control of Her Own Happiness on 'pretty poison'
September 13, 2021
In her debut EP, the viral star grapples with the cost of fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jazz Cartier Blossoms Anew on the Explosive 'The Fleur Print'
September 13, 2021
Cartier pulls no punches on <i>The Fleur Print</i>, returning with a seasoned combination of styles old and new.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sally Boy Finds the Truth in the Lies We Tell Ourselves [Q&A]
November 4, 2021
"What truly makes me continue to love music and art is how much there is that I still have to learn."
Author:
EJ Saftner
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019
In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Nilüfer Yanya Solidifies Her Indie Rock Reign With 'PAINLESS'
March 4, 2022
<i>PAINLESS</i> is melancholic, it's alive, it's the lovechild of all that is beautiful and hideous.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'
July 2, 2021
<i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sports Team's 'Making Hay' Is a Celebration of Their Indie Rock Upbringing
October 21, 2019
"No one's doing it better." Well said, Sports Team.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Elujay Crystalizes Two Years of Trial and Error on 'Circmvnt' [Q&A]
February 1, 2022
"It's just me telling my story, who I am, and what I went through."
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife