'DEAD ENDS' is a stunning gem from Piwa
Chicago-based artist Piwa might not be a household name just yet, but after a spin of her new EP DEAD ENDS, you'd be hard pressed to understand why. There aren't polished gems…
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John Peterson
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Synae drops addictive R&B gem "Play" [Video]
Another vibrant and colorful rising star from the DMV, Synae makes quirky and confident sonic canvasses that blend elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop together to create a silky smooth listening experience…
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Meet Say She She, New York's groovy nu-disco renegades [Interview]
It may seem like a lot has changed since the late 70s/early 80s post-disco scene, now over 40 years removed from the groovy yet defiant anthems of Donna Summer and…
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grouptherapy.'s SWIM take a very big step forward on "Big Steppa"
Ever since the 2017-2018 rap group/ boy band renaissance of Brockhampton-inspired collectives has been popping up near and far, there has been a quest to recreate the gravitational aura of…
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Kakuyon emerges from hiatus on "Evergreen, Maroon Too"
Some artists' creativity can't be limited to a single genre, idea, or project. San Diego-based artist Kakuyon possesses the sort of moniker-spanning artistry that most artists can only dream of. After…
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JASMINEGOLD introduce themselves on 'Serpent'
North Florida alternative hip-hop duo JASMINEGOLD are newcomers to an underground scene that moves so fast they already feel like they've been long established. Their new project Serpent is appropriately slick and winding, a…
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Malik Elijah's "DETOUR" is lyrical rap nirvana
Another testament to the DMV scene, which has been magma-hot of late, Malik Elijah is best classified as more of a technician than a mere rapper. Executing rhymes with tactile efficiency,…
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Joya Mooi unveils "Roselle" and announces forthcoming album
For an artist of substance like Joya Mooi, combining powerful storytelling with next-level R&B is second nature. "Roselle," is yet another metaphorical feather in the cap for Mooi, a sweeping ode…
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Shalom makes waves on debut singles "Bad To The Bone" and "Agnes"
Finding truly transcendent, genre-less artists seems harder than ever nowadays, not for lack of talent, but mainly because there's just so many ways to be boxed in. That's why finding…
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Tremayne enlists Charlie Noiir and Backxwash to confront his "Daddy Issues"
Toronto artist Tremayne is no stranger to being on the forefront of the cutting-edge Toronto underground scene. Having floated around the periphery of the collective Canadian hip-hop conscious, he has absorbed…
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Blondshell's debut "Olympus" is your ticket to be cooler than your friends
You know that one friend that brags about being "early" on Phoebe Bridgers, or the one that listened to Moses Sumney and Perfume Genius before they were cool. That's you…
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Illusion Hills deliver on aldrch-assisted "chasm"
Youthful and energetic crew Illusion Hills are a throwback to the simplicity and fun of groups making music. No frills, no pretention, just a group of friends having fun and making the…
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