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Blu DeTiger and Biig Piig Capture Lightning in a Bottle With "Crash Course"
July 19, 2022
The collaboration between the US and UK rising stars is hypnotic.
Emei Is Perfectly Okay With Never Being “That Girl”
July 18, 2022
Emei accepts herself, flaws and all, in a pop-punk tour de force.
Ella Jane is Unapologetically, Authentically Herself in “Party Trick”
July 14, 2022
"'Party Trick' reminded me just why I write songs."
merci, mercy's "Black Cloud" Has an Infectious Silver Lining
July 12, 2022
Ironically enough, "Black Cloud" could end up being your song of the summer.
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Cuco's "Aura" Is a Hypnotic Bilingual Love Letter
July 11, 2022
"Aura" captures the magic of a love so powerful that it simply can’t be expressed in a single language.
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'
July 8, 2022
dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
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.
Maya Hawke's “Thérèse” Is a Tranquil Portrait of Fleeting Magic
July 6, 2022
The Stranger Things star offers up a serene reflection ahead of the release of her sophomore album.
Men I Trust's "Hard to Let Go" Is a Sonic Ride Through Sweet Despair
July 1, 2022
It’s understood that if it’s Men I Trust, it’s painfully good.
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
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Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]
February 7, 2019
"Friends" suggests that we may not be as ostracized as we think we are because most of us are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
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Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
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From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
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Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
RAYE's "Please Don't Touch" Is a Timeless Pop Outing
December 16, 2019
This is the perfect song to end your year, or better yet, the decade with.
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Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
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.