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Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
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Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
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Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
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Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
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Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019
For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
The Japanese House Presents a Lavish Yet Intimate Debut Album With 'Good At Falling'
March 1, 2019
The Japanese House's experimental take on pop is a force to be reckoned with.
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Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
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Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
THE BLSSM Crafts Their Own Vision For Pop With 'Pure Energy'
April 29, 2022
"This is what pop music sounds like to me. This is what I wanted to make."
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Super Duper Unleashes Explosive "Canons" [PREMIERE]
January 29, 2019
Although Nashville isn't exactly known for electronic music, Super Duper is ready to change that notion.
Lauren Sanderson Shows a Softer Side in Her "Hotel Room"
September 24, 2019
Lauren Sanderson's very first single from her debut album has just arrived.
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Griff Seeks Escapism and Fantasy in "Black Hole" Music Video
February 3, 2021
.Griff personifies the emptiness of losing someone, relating it to an all-consuming "black hole."
Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"
July 1, 2021
"Psycho" sees Peters transform from wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to a veritable radio-ready star.
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Not Better, Understood: a Conversation With Alexander 23 [Q&A]
August 19, 2021
"I feel like asking someone to feel better when they listen to music is kind of a tremendous ask..."