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aldrch Is the Latest Artist Breaking Hyperpop's Boundaries
September 28, 2021
"I love having the ability to curate a collection of what I think is cool... and show everyone what's next in music."
Author:
Carter Fife
The Greeting Committee's 'Dandelion' Is a Raw and Beautiful Breakup Album
September 27, 2021
<i>Dandelion</i> is a collective piece of solace, one that lets you know there is comfort to be found in when and how you choose to move on.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Frames on Pop-Punk, Sex Work, and Their Debut Album 'Every Room' [Q&A]
September 27, 2021
Frames is aiming to create the next wave of music-videos-playing-on-MTV pop-punk.
Author:
Ally Rincà²n
Royal & the Serpent's "Chips" Is a Captivating Portrait of Emotional Turmoil and Anxiety
September 24, 2021
"Chips" showcases a softer side of Royal without sacrificing the irresistible bite of The Serpent.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
BLACKSTARKIDS Say "All Cops Are Bastards*" on Explosive New Single
September 23, 2021
"All Cops Are Bastards*" is punk in its truest form.
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
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
Deb Never Explores the Human Condition on 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'
September 10, 2021
<i>Where Have All the Flowers Gone?</i> is one of the most human projects of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Petey Makes an Anthemic Debut With Genre-Spanning 'Lean Into Life'
September 7, 2021
"My creative process doesn't have anything to do with routine, it has to do with the time and space to think critically about myself."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
New Zealand's Will Swinton Exceeds Expectations on His Sophomore Single "Cocaine"
August 31, 2021
Swinton's music is in no way confined to the New Zealand city in which he makes it.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Dominic Fike Delivers His Most Heartfelt Work to Date in "Aćaà Bowl" and "Rollerblades"
June 7, 2019
Fike is a musical chimera.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
When it Comes to Winning, A "Denim Jacket" Is All Sammy Rae Needs
July 17, 2019
Samantha Bowers' magical fusion of rock, folk, and jazz is pure creative ingenuity.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
phem's "Sorry Mama" Will Have You Confessing Your Sins
December 10, 2019
phem enlists Machine Gun Kelly for a perfectly-scored confessional.
Author:
Bianca Brown
brakence Drifts Into the Solitary World of "cbd"
January 21, 2022
brakence has mastered the art of conveying refreshingly raw and candid subject matter in a novel way.
Author:
Kelly Park
Jagwar Twin Takes Us to the Mall of America and Falls in Puppy Love [Tour Diary]
October 29, 2019
Jagwar Twin takes us backstage on his most recent tour with pop-punk legend Avril Lavigne.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project
April 18, 2019
From its very opening moments, it is immediately apparent why the enigmatic artist is currently gracing the cover of Spotify's Anti-Pop playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom on "argyle"
October 8, 2021
"argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020
With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Maggie Lindemann Joins Forces With Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn For "how could you do this to me"
April 29, 2022
Lindemann and Quinn make for a pop-punk match made in heaven.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sticky Fingers' 'Yours To Keep' Has all the Hallmarks of a Lasting Classic
February 8, 2019
Set to embark on a massive Ones To Watch presented North American tour, new and old fans alike will get to experience a show informed by both an impressive discography and a phenomenal new work.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo