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spill tab's "Cotton Candy" Is as Sweet and Airy as Its Namesake
August 5, 2020
spill tab's latest arrives somewhere between bittersweet interlude and the sonic personification of a diary entry.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Almondmilkhunni's "damnboy" Video Is a Femme Fatale-Driven Joyride Through the Desert [Premiere]
July 31, 2020
Almondmilkhunni channels less Bonnie & Clyde and more Bonnie & Bonnie.
Author:
Ruby Scott
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dominic Fike's Long-Awaited Debut Album 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong' Has Landed
July 31, 2020
Does Fike's highly-anticipated debut album live up to the hype? Short answer: yes.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Thomas Headon's "Focus" Is an Infectiously Breezy Love Note
July 24, 2020
With "Focus," the rising indie pop star saunters into newfound territory, jumping between laissez-faire hip-hop delivery and bedroom pop escapism.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Charlotte Lawrence Comes to Terms With Heartbreak in "Slow Motion"
July 24, 2020
"Slow Motion" is an ethereal waltz of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and eventual acceptance.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Silver Sphere's "crowd" Is an Iridescent Portrait of Vulnerability
July 24, 2020
"'crowd' is about allowing yourself to be vulnerable after building up walls with someone. It's about the hard conversations, and demanding accountability in exchange for forgiveness."
Author:
Ruby Scott
LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'
July 20, 2020
Each and every track from LoveLeo's debut EP is a testament to his unique ability to exist and create outside his comfort zone.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'
July 17, 2020
Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author:
Ruby Scott
BENEE Links with Bakar and Kenny Beats For the Jaw-Dropping "Night Garden"
July 15, 2020
Our favorite Kiwi continues to take 2020 by storm.
Author:
Ruby Scott
valentina cy Makes Her Major Label Debut With the blackbear-Assisted "Bad"
July 10, 2020
"Bad" feels like it could serve as the score for any classic femme fatale.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Daren Transforms an Uncomfortable Conversation Into the Infectious "I'm Right You're Wrong"
July 9, 2020
Inspired by an unfruitful conversation with his father, regarding Black Lives Matter, Daren transposed the learning experience into a standout track.
Author:
Ruby Scott
$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality
July 6, 2020
The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author:
Ruby Scott
brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"
July 1, 2020
Listening to brakence is nothing short of an adrenaline rush.
Author:
Ruby Scott
keshi's "more" Is an Enthralling Portrait of Love and Heartbreak
June 30, 2020
There is a tangible emotional weight to every second of keshi's latest track.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dominic Fike Returns With Another Song Sure to Get Stuck in Your Head
June 26, 2020
Can Fike do any wrong?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jean Dawson Ponders Life and Death in "CLEAR BONES"
June 25, 2020
If we've said it once, we've said it a million times: Jean Dawson is the future.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"
June 19, 2020
"Song 33" is not a diss track; it is a call to arms.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ashe and Niall Horan Reimagine Her Breakout Hit "Moral of the Story"
June 17, 2020
"There's only a few humans I trust with my music and I feel lucky Niall's become one of those people."
Author:
Ruby Scott
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
August 17, 2022
Meet the K-pop group who made history at this year's Lollapalooza.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Who Is Jessie Murph?
April 7, 2022
Meet the Gen Z tour de force proving everyone that told her no wrong.
Author:
Ruby Scott
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music
September 8, 2020
With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ashe and Niall Horan Reimagine Her Breakout Hit "Moral of the Story"
June 17, 2020
"There's only a few humans I trust with my music and I feel lucky Niall's become one of those people."
Author:
Ruby Scott
The Top 21 Artists to Watch in 2021
January 19, 2021
2021 is already sounding better than ever.
Author:
Ruby Scott
keshi's "more" Is an Enthralling Portrait of Love and Heartbreak
June 30, 2020
There is a tangible emotional weight to every second of keshi's latest track.
Author:
Ruby Scott
10 Questions WithNoah Floresch on His Latest Single "Ghost of Chicago"
April 19, 2023
"'Ghost of Chicago' is a story of love and loss. It’s a classic “one-that-got-away” scenario."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ROLE MODEL Has a Rapturous Message "for the people in the back"
May 27, 2020
No one does it quite like ROLE MODEL.
Author:
Ruby Scott
brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"
July 1, 2020
Listening to brakence is nothing short of an adrenaline rush.
Author:
Ruby Scott
keshi's 'always' Captures the Constantly Shifting State of the Heart
October 23, 2020
In <i>always</i>, keshi pairs heartbreaking lows and fleeting highs with an unparalleled ease.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
KennyHoopla and Travis Barker Revive Your Wildest Pop Punk Dreams in "ESTELLA//"
November 20, 2020
It feels like 2005 all over again.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Greer Finds Peace in Not Being Perfectly 'Happy People' [Q&A]
November 5, 2021
"Writing about our problems didn't cure us of them, but made us feel at peace."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Charlotte Lawrence Comes to Terms With Heartbreak in "Slow Motion"
July 24, 2020
"Slow Motion" is an ethereal waltz of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and eventual acceptance.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Who Is grandson? | grandson on 'The Suicide Squad' and Being Punk in 2021
August 9, 2021
grandson stands as an artist not content just to make hits but intent on leaving a lasting impression on the world around him.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ruel Links With Cautious Clay For Irresistible Slow Burn "say it over"
October 2, 2020
Ruel's latest is an exquisite marriage of neo-soul and pop, of reflection and moving on.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Winona Oak Links With Robin Schulz For the Soaring and Brooding "Oxygen"
May 29, 2020
"Oxygen" is the sort of heart-racing pop smash that has us all the more excited to experience live music once again.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jeremy Zucker and Alexander 23's "Nothing's the same" Is the Soft-spoken Soundtrack to These Endless Days
December 11, 2020
Intentional or not, "Nothing's the same" captures the abnormality of our new collective normal.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Aries' "Conversations" Is Not Afraid to Beg For Your Attention
December 9, 2020
Reveling in an intoxicating fusion of slacker rock, West Coast alternative, and emo rap, Aries' latest feels surprisingly laser-focused.
Author:
Ruby Scott