By Cameron Gustin
“The multi-talented Seattle-based artist has taken a distinctive outlook on his upcoming music. With talks of a Side A and Side B project, the vinyl feel is an aspect of the music industry he deems important to incorporate in the modern age.”
Read More“Not long after this first album dropped, his second, A Really Bad Dream, arrived with an astounding welcome. Jute$' style remains the same but more experimental, perhaps an introduction to the music project he’s taking on now…”
Read More“The ascending Los Angeles crooner BLXST builds on the momentum from his standout debut mixtape No Love Lost, with a brand new EP Just For Clarity. The two-track project distills…”
Read MoreBy Eileen Kile
“British rapper, producer, filmmaker, and songwriter Wesley Joseph released his new single “Thrilla” this past Thursday, along with his entrancing self-directed music video. With the steady beats…”
Read More“Austin Sanders, better known as the artist ASTN, is quickly becoming an artist to watch. The 22-year-old Panama City, Florida native has shown promise with songs like, with his 2020 single “LA DON’T LOOK GOOD ON U” soaring amongst the ranks...”
Read MoreBy Charles Craighill
“A month ago, Julianna Sweeney released her debut album Exit Fo[u]r following her three singles released over the past three years. The indie-folk project consists of fairly simple instrumentation— drums with light whips and brushes, folk instruments including…”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“Last Friday, Julien Baker released her third album Little Oblivions via Matador Records. Sonically, this album takes a sharp turn from Baler’s raw acoustic sound into a more robust one with a full band playing behind her…”
Read MoreBy Mary Brady
"Kelese believes that being from Minnesota gives her the freedom to establish her own sound, because she is not boxed in as a “West Coast artist,” for example. She is not expected to sound like a certain standard in the genre based on the sound of her region and her talent is not measured by her ability to do so. [Instead] we recognize her as an individual. She sounds like Kelese"
Read More"'Do the Right Thing' is filled with so much soul that it’s hard to believe the creation of it was done through virtual collaboration during a time of forced loneliness. However, what this says about the future of music is astounding..."
Read More“Colourblind,” specifically, hits listeners with similar sounds to Blue Grass ballads and twangy melodies that are catchy and ponder some at the same time…”
Read More“But, where Cover of Earth gave us an indie-folk country, Ohtis’ new single produces a type of MGMT energy, and with Stef Chura’s vocals in the background, the combo is glittery and electric…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“His unique style of combining gritty, real lyrics alongside pleasant piano tracks and 808s creates a sound that sets him apart from the current rap scene..”
Read MoreBy Abby Webster
“Drifting through the streets with her friends in the video for “Time I Love To Waste,” MAY-A explores sexuality and selfhood, with nuance and without limitation…”
Read More“The cover is definitely an homage to Springsteen, especially since it grasps inspiration from the original artist’s 1987 music video “Brilliant Disguise.” But it’s presented in a way that makes the track original to Chenfeld’s personality and musical style; it’s retro, has a similar feel to early 2000s indie rock, but it’s new city music…”
Read More“Despite the vulnerable and honest lyrics, Foley’s bright and poppy 80s sound palette provides an intriguing contrast, making their style dynamic and catchy, brilliant and gleaming…”
Read MoreWritten by: Eileen Kile
“Nashville-based singer, songwriter Sara Kays gained great popularity this past year when her song, “Remember That Night?” went viral on TikTok in a video she created promoting it. The video received…”
Read More“‘Out of My Mind’ has bright, electric notes and easy listening rhythms, which makes Vel the Wonder’s feature so smooth and dynamic. The single adds a new hip-hop element to Zuko’s music, which is perfectly reminiscent of the Mexican, golden-coast landscape, considering the artist hails from the Californian city of Imperial…”
Read MoreBy Mary Brady
“J.I.D. returns with more of his deliberate, yet effortless, flow on newly released tracks…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“..the two worked together to create a rendition of “OK” that is colored and stimulating. The track features an energetic tempo accompanied by lyrics that effortlessly describe the dynamics of an inequitable relationship…”
Read More“Moon Child follows Willy P’s recent 2020 album, Take a Trip, a perfect name for exactly what it is: a collection of slow, almost trip-hop tracks. Willy P’s sound is near-reminiscent of Still Woozy energy—psychedelic and relaxing—yet the sound is entirely different and new…”
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