Angela Cook

KWN’s EP 'with all due respect' is a sultry R&B standout

Ever press play on an EP and instantly think, this artist just gets music? Not just in how it’s made, but in how it feels—layered textures, raw instrumentation, and subtle…

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Niko Xidas lights a spark with dreamy new single “Youniverse”

Meet alt-pop, Chicago-based singer-songwriter and producer Niko Xidas—an artist who melds stream-of-consciousness-style writing with vivid sonic textures that refuse to stick to any static formula. Xidas has contributed to hundreds…

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Captain Crocodile lures you in with “Your Slithery Fum”

Meet Liverpool’s experimental psych-rock duo Captain Crocodile, made up of producers and songwriters Jack Norrie and Raye Osterloh. Their latest single, “Your Slithery Fum,” is haunting, dreamy, and deliciously psychedelic—melding…

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DVTR returns with fierce new track "COULEUR PEAU (Your Next Token Asian Friend)" [Video]

Montreal garage-pop-punk duo DVTR is back with a new single, "COULEUR PEAU (Your Next Token Asian Friend)," after two years of international touring in support of their last EP, BONJOUR…

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World News revives Post-Punk with new single "Don’t Want To Know"

Feening for a band that sounds like the past but talks about what’s going on right now? Meet British post-punkers World News. The band has been steadily rising through the…

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Thanya Iyer’s 'TIDE/TIED' is a genre-bending study in presence

Montreal-based ambient-pop singer-songwriter Thanya Iyer has released TIDE/TIED, a 12-track album that is sonically rich, spiritually grounded, cathartic, and deeply transformative. On the meaning behind the album, Iyer says "TIDE/TIED…

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“Back to Her” is Amelie Lucille’s beautifully haunting coming-of-age ballad

Sixteen-year-old New York–based singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille just released her single “Back to Her,” a haunting and beautiful reflection on identity and the journey of becoming. Built on crisp, warm acoustic…

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Gio and Austin Water's “Yeah3x” is the sonic escape you didn’t know you needed

Sometimes, you just need a track to vibe out to when your mind feels overloaded. “Yeah3x” is that song you blast on a late-night drive to nowhere, when everything feels…

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"Object of Desire" is manny moura’s anthem for the unseen

Sometimes, songs have the power to be deeply relatable—letting you see yourself reflected in the lyrics and recognize moments that were once hard to face alone. Through the music, you…

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“Diamond Lane” is bat zoo's hazy, heartfelt drive through lost love [Video]

“Diamond Lane” by German singer, songwriter, and producer bat zoo is one of those tracks you can’t get enough of — the kind you keep replaying because it just won’t…

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Yaya Bey’s “raisins” is a soulful reminder to keep dreaming [Video]

Yaya Bey’s single “raisins” from her upcoming album do it afraid—out June 20th—is an inspiring release from the born-and-raised New York R&B and soul artist. The track is instantly reflective,…

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Footsie and Strategy link up on high-energy UK rap anthem "Kwik Wontoo" [Video]

Need fuel for the day? Just give it a “quick one-two,” like Footsie and Strategy suggest in their fiery new single, “Kwik Wontoo.” From the second you press play, the…

KWN’s EP 'with all due respect' is a sultry R&B standout

Niko Xidas lights a spark with dreamy new single “Youniverse”

Captain Crocodile lures you in with “Your Slithery Fum”

DVTR returns with fierce new track "COULEUR PEAU (Your Next Token Asian Friend)" [Video]

World News revives Post-Punk with new single "Don’t Want To Know"

Thanya Iyer’s 'TIDE/TIED' is a genre-bending study in presence

“Back to Her” is Amelie Lucille’s beautifully haunting coming-of-age ballad

Gio and Austin Water's “Yeah3x” is the sonic escape you didn’t know you needed

"Object of Desire" is manny moura’s anthem for the unseen

“Diamond Lane” is bat zoo's hazy, heartfelt drive through lost love [Video]

Yaya Bey’s “raisins” is a soulful reminder to keep dreaming [Video]

Footsie and Strategy link up on high-energy UK rap anthem "Kwik Wontoo" [Video]

Blood Orange returns with his most poetic project to date in 'Essex Honey'

"Turn Off the Tears" showcases Vân Scott’s soaring pop brilliance

Zookraught returns with a battle cry: "Raught!"

Seafret tap into a classic dose of heartache and honesty on "Love In Reverse"

Kueen shares refreshing new project, 'Got Juice?'

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022