Written by Andrew Stahl
“True to Eno’s dictum, Japanese producer Sweet William’s new album Beat Theme doesn’t demand the listener’s attention, but his relaxed beats do sometimes command it….”
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“Whether fans want energetic arrangements and righteous anger in tracks like ‘Man’s World’ or ‘Purge the Poison,’ or contemplative piano and empathetic lyrics in ‘Flowers’ or ‘Highly Emotional People,’ this album provides an outlet for all those emotions and more…”
Read MoreAbigail White
“Musician, photographer, sometimes model, and yoyo enthusiast Faye Webster’s new album I Know I’m Funny haha is the artist’s most recent manifestation, following her 2019 debut Atlanta Millionaires Club, showing growth and a talent for songwriting…”
Read More“Hello World, the inaugural gallery show from Pietro Alexander and Sasha Filimonov’s Spy Projects, celebrates this time of renewal and transition with an impressive exhibition of talent, technique, and purpose from a group of exciting young artists…” by Oliver Heffron
By Sophia LiBrandi
“The three rappers team up to create this explosive track, each taking turns spitting verses over a fiery beat. The song itself is fast-paced, cathartic, and loud, perfect for screaming at the top of your lungs with a group of friends…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“‘What Would You Do?”’ asks the listener what they’d say to the one they love when they’re running out of time. The track’s bass pounds like a heartbeat while high synth harmonies recreate the fuzzy, fluttering feelings of vulnerability...”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Fire in Little Africa commemorates the Tulsa Massacre’s Centennial through a hip-hop album that reclaims the event’s memory and celebrates the perseverance of Black Wall Street’s descendants…”
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“Rapper, producer, and songwriter SprngBrk recently released his new single called “Pride.” The R&B song uses a Jill-Scott sampled track for calm beats to accompany his warm vocals…”
Read MoreBy Jamie Ingle
“The Washington, D.C.-based band is set to release their EP, Subtle Fiction I, on Friday, June 11th with songs like ‘City Haircut’…”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Asa2times is crafting a unique sound between psychedelic rock and hip/hop. The latest release ‘Speed Racer (Live From Hollywood)’ showcases the Chicagoan rapper/singer holding down the track with a barrage of intimate vocal melodies over solely the harmonious strums of a reverberated guitar in a live performance of three upcoming tracks off his upcoming debut album ‘Movie: Psychedelic Trap…’”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“On June 2nd, Glass Animals Frontman Dave Bayley invited Oliver Malcolm on his youtube series Cereal Bars, to converse and create with the self-made artist and producer, and to introduce Malcolm’s remix of Bayley’s Summer 2020 hit song, “Tokyo Drifting.”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Will Claye, the three-time Olympic medalist has been steadily cultivating his sound since bursting onto the scene with the iconic West Coast anthem “IDGAF” featuring YG. His new single “Wee Hours” marks the progression of his lyrical prowess and production quality as Claye sharpens the synthesis of his music and social messaging…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“One Foot in Front of the Other” sticks in the listener’s head with simple, dreamy beats that give Griff’s voice a chance to shine. In the chorus, harmonies between multiple voices build the energy until Griff’s vocal riffs display the confidence and optimism she approaches heartbreak with…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
““Young Mistakes” captures his acclaimed sound, bringing energetic guitar and drums that fire up in explosions of joy before and during each chorus…”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“In “a liquid breakfast” Nuna unmasks her low self-esteem and as you listen, you can hear her re-evaluating and rebuilding her confidence track by track….”
Read MoreDani Gugino
“The new Body remix released at the end of April will help Wayne to expand even further globally with the help of US rapper Jack Harlow’s feature. This collaboration adds new personality and essence to Body that had not been heard before…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“Last week, Smart released a live version of “Highschool Steady,” featuring a jam session in his old bedroom on Kauai. It captures the hazy golden sunshine, well-loved guitar strings, and sounds of old friends harmonizing that embody the song…”
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