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xaviersobased Comes of Age in His Experimental Debut Album 'Xavier'
February 4, 2026
'Xavier' arrives as 48 minutes of mind-altering magic from one of the most promising acts in hip-hop’s underground space.
Author:
Carter Fife
KOAD Returns with Long-Awaited Single “Jaanu”
November 13, 2025
“jaanu" is an infectious banger whose cleverness is just as undeniable as it is understated.
Author:
Carter Fife
Bb trickz Returns with Experimental New EP “lechita”
October 2, 2025
Bb trickz consistently delivers tracks that are just as risky as they are reflections of her own unique artistry – and the project’s euphemistic title “little milk” is just the beginning.
Author:
Carter Fife
Portola 2025: 5 Ones to Catch at San Francisco's Hottest Electronic Festival
September 17, 2025
The Prodigy, LCD Soundsystem, Ravyn Lenae, and Dom Dolla aren't the only Porotola acts you need to keep your eyes on.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ahead of Debut EP, Lucia Makes Long-Awaited Return With “Wash You Clean”
September 13, 2025
It has been over a year since NYC native and indie-folk darling Lucia last released music - and to say that fans are starving would be an understatement.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ninajirachi's 'I Love My Computer' Is a Reverent Love Letter to the Internet and Electronic Music
August 29, 2025
'I Love My Computer' feels like an electric return to form for Ninajirachi.
Author:
Carter Fife
Quadeca Embarks on a Journey of a Lifetime in 'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper'
August 29, 2025
'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper' sees Quadeca in a perpetual state of transformation.
Author:
Carter Fife
Outside Lands 2025: 5 Acts to Catch in The Bay this Weekend
August 6, 2025
These are five stars in the making.
Author:
Carter Fife
Isabel LaRosa Channels the Yearner in All of Us in “My Girl”
August 6, 2025
“'My Girl' is about wanting someone you know you can’t have, but still not being able to let go of the ‘what if.'"
Author:
Carter Fife
Stella Lefty Makes a Bold Debut With 'Tragic, Really' EP
August 6, 2025
'Tragic, Really' is emotional catharsis manifested in just six songs.
Author:
Carter Fife
bLAck pARty Makes Triumphant Return With New Single “Distant Lover”
April 29, 2025
Psychedelic guitar chords and perfectly polished vocals meet in sacred harmony in bLAck pARty's latest single.
Author:
Carter Fife
Teen Mortgage Explore Death and Dogma in Debut Album “Devil Ultrasonic Dream” | The Noise
April 29, 2025
'Devil Ultrasonic Dream' is a cathartic reminder to steer into chaos and embrace everything your parents warned you about.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sam Austins Yearns For “A baby girl named Heaven” in New Single
April 17, 2025
Over an ambient yet energetic beat, Austins delivers some D1 yearning.
Author:
Carter Fife
Intentions Crystallizes His Digital Sound in “pastfears”
October 15, 2024
Intentions feels like the sacred lovechild of Cashmere Cat, 100 gecs, and brakence
Author:
Carter Fife
Ahead of Debut EP, Samara Cyn Hops on a Horse For “Sinner” Visual
October 14, 2024
“Sinner” is an important reminder that few artists, if any, are poised to be “next up” like Samara Cyn is.
Author:
Carter Fife
Bb Trickz Announces New EP, Closes Out Summer With Karrahbooo-Assisted “PHARRELL” Video
August 20, 2024
Summer might be almost over, but thankfully Bb Trickz season is just around the corner.
Author:
Carter Fife
Asha Imuno Ushers in a New Era With “eXCiTING :)” Visual
August 16, 2024
“eXCiTING :)” blends the energy of NY’s sexy drill movement with Imuno’s signature West Coast futurism.
Author:
Carter Fife
BLK ODYSSY’s '1-800 FANTASY' Takes Listeners to New Worlds
August 13, 2024
BLK ODYSSY has a history of keeping his fans in a blissful chokehold, and '1-800 FANTASY' is no exception.
Author:
Carter Fife
Jordan Adetunji Returns With Explosive New Banger "KEHLANI"
July 10, 2024
Few are as deserving of a spot on your summer rotation as UK-born Jordan Adetunji.
Author:
Carter Fife
Maeta Reaches New Heights in Kaytranada-Produced EP 'Endless Night'
June 24, 2024
"I just want everyone to have fun, dance, and be free this summer!”
Author:
Carter Fife
Bryant Barnes Releases Long-Awaited “Give Me A Sign,” Ahead of Debut EP
June 20, 2024
“Give Me A Sign” synthesizes Shiloh Dynasty vulnerability with the artistic brilliance of a Sade or Giveon.
Author:
Carter Fife
Don Toliver, Cash Cobain, and Charlie Wilson End Song of the Summer Debate With “Attitude”
May 30, 2024
You can stop searching for you song of the summer.
Author:
Carter Fife
Bossa Synthesizes Jersey Club, Pop, and PluggnB in New Banger “Go Crazy”
April 22, 2024
Bossa's new single may just be one of his best yet.
Author:
Carter Fife
Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”
April 22, 2024
For those who have yet to discover Shaya Zamora, now is the perfect time to tune in.
Author:
Carter Fife
Bear1Boss Is Culture Incarnate in 'SUPER BOSS!'
March 28, 2024
Bear1Boss is proving with each new release that he's up next.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Good Neighbours, the UK Duo Sparking a Nostalgic Flame With Their Debut Single "Home"
February 2, 2024
Though “Home” may be Good Neighbour’s debut track, it feels like anything but.
Author:
Carter Fife
Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”
April 22, 2024
For those who have yet to discover Shaya Zamora, now is the perfect time to tune in.
Author:
Carter Fife
We Can't Help But Fall in Love With Katherine Li's “Happening Again”
June 21, 2022
Meet Katherine Li, the euphoric artist taking TikTok and the world by storm.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Bb trickz, the Most Exciting Person in Hip-Hop Right Now
November 3, 2023
Bb trickz is a young artist hungry to take over the world.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hypnotic and Honest, Amaria Is Florida's Most Promising R&B Star
August 11, 2021
Synthesizing the best elements of funk, R&B, and ambient music, Amaria is an artist that needs to be on your radar.
Author:
Carter Fife
bludnymph Unleashes the Unapologetic Pop Banger “Lights Out”
January 9, 2023
bludnymph’s sinister and forward-thinking take on electro-pop mayhem is intoxicating.
Author:
Carter Fife
Doechii Channels Creative Mayhem on New "Crazy" Visual
April 8, 2022
The viral star seems incapable of missing.
Author:
Carter Fife
gabby start's "the fractal song" Is a Love Letter to Math, Drugs, and Hyperpop
January 31, 2022
If you're a fan of artists like aldn or glaive, then gabby start should be the next hyperpop artist on your radar.
Author:
Carter Fife
10 Artists You Need to See at Rolling Loud California 2023
March 1, 2023
With Rolling Loud California just around the corner, we've got you covered.
Author:
Carter Fife
Elevating Hip-Hop Standards: "Arya" Sees Nigo and A$AP Rocky Return in Full-Force
January 31, 2022
"Arya" is a full dose of modern culture, where fashion, music, and film collide into one harmonious fusion.
Author:
Carter Fife
Men I Trust Return to Form in “Ring of Past”
February 21, 2023
"Ring of Past” is a perfect display of Men I Trust’s affinity for retrofuturism and clever songwriting.
Author:
Carter Fife
PinkPantheress' "Passion" Is so Good It Went Viral Before It Released
July 6, 2021
Pink Pantheress makes you feel like you've been transported into a twinkling '90s video game.
Author:
Carter Fife
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me' Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021
The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
Author:
Carter Fife
Cybertrash Reinvents Himself With Two New Genre-Blurring Singles
June 1, 2022
Cybertrash is moving the hyperpop genre forward with refreshing originality.
Author:
Carter Fife
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers
June 8, 2021
Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
With The Maràas' "All I Really Want Is You" Visual, Romance Is Always in the Air
February 16, 2022
There's never been a better time to be a fan of LA's sexiest band.
Author:
Carter Fife
Morray Is Pushing Hip-Hop's Boundaries With His Authentic and Heartfelt Singles
February 11, 2021
Expanding the horizon of hip-hop with his earnest writing and vocal style, Morray is certainly an artist paving his own path to success.
Author:
Carter Fife
Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar Illustrate Their "family ties" as Hip-Hop Royalty
August 27, 2021
If <i>DONDA</i> never arrives, "family ties" may just be hip-hop's greatest offering of the year.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author:
Carter Fife
Yeat Cements Himself as Rap's Next Wave With '2 Alivë'
February 18, 2022
Yëat is thë rësult of contëmporary hip-hop's synthësis and subsëquënt mutation.
Author:
Carter Fife
SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]
January 28, 2022
SSGKobe on Pop-Tarts, Harry Potter, and his past year of viral fame.
Author:
Carter Fife