John Peterson

"Lonestar" is the perfect introduction to Monét Ngo

Schoolteacher by day, searing pop-punk wunderkind by night, Vietnamese-American artist Monét Ngo is a man of many talents. His debut single "Lonestar" showcases more than a few of those talents,…

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zachy captures something special on debut "untitled"

Oftentimes new artists that have just started releasing music will look to their own influences in order to cultivate a sound and build a following. Virginia-based artist zachy has seemingly taken this…

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Babehoven channels indie's finest on 'Sunk'

Babehoven is the brainchild of vocalist Maya Bon and guitarist/producer Ryan Albert. Formed in Portland in 2017 but now based in Hudson, New York, there are shreds of Elliott Smith and…

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WNDRSZN delivers another R&B classic on "Promised Land"

Botswana-born singer and producer WNDRSZN is as legit of a triple threat as you'll find from an up-and-comer. Producing, writing, and recording, the Johannesburg, South Africa-based artist gives off the same polish…

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Halloween arrives early in STEFAN THEV's "ghouls! zombies! skeletons!" [Video]

Brockton, MA's STEFAN THEV is no stranger to intentionally campy horror-core aesthetics after the release of his last single "voodoo queen". It's a striking and disarmingly original premise for an up-and-comer…

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Taylor Belle debuts wonderous 'Out of Body'

R&B up-and-comer Taylor Belle was destined for success from the second she started writing songs. A New York native now living on the west coast, Belle exudes the same radiance of the…

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Let Felix Ames captivate you on soulful "Shoestring"

It's a funny time in modern soul music, trying to recapture the magic of the golden age of soul made more than 50 years ago, and more often than not,…

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Willy P enlists Buppy and Peter Kuli for electric "No Ceiling"

Laidback and inventive Colorado rapper Willy P is without a doubt one of the most interesting up-and-comers in the soul-infused alt-rap lane. Already with 300k streams on the enchanting "Day by…

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ilselena wows on debut EP 'if this is the future'

London's own contemporary R&B rising star ilselena is certainly a name to keep an eye on, whether in the UK or abroad. Her stunning debut EP if this is the future…

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Brooklyn artist Ivy Sole's 'Candid' is the culmination of a lifetime of daring artistic expression [Interview]

Brooklyn-based artist Ivy Sole is perhaps one of the most inventive artists making music right now. Ever since their debut album Overgrown in 2018, Sole has been on a roll of making fiercely…

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Ben Reilly's "Maytag (Tax Free)" gains new life

After playing the first 5 seconds of this track, you might be a little confused. No, this is not a new Kendrick leak, but rather the rapid-fire, slick delivery of…

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Wakai enlists Emmavie for jazzy "Starter Jacket"

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based rapper Wakai has built a strong foundation to his career through solid independent releases and his work with fellow Louisiana-based collective Col-Der-Sac. "Starter Jacket" is the announcement of a…

"Lonestar" is the perfect introduction to Monét Ngo

zachy captures something special on debut "untitled"

Babehoven channels indie's finest on 'Sunk'

WNDRSZN delivers another R&B classic on "Promised Land"

Halloween arrives early in STEFAN THEV's "ghouls! zombies! skeletons!" [Video]

Taylor Belle debuts wonderous 'Out of Body'

Let Felix Ames captivate you on soulful "Shoestring"

Willy P enlists Buppy and Peter Kuli for electric "No Ceiling"

ilselena wows on debut EP 'if this is the future'

Brooklyn artist Ivy Sole's 'Candid' is the culmination of a lifetime of daring artistic expression [Interview]

Ben Reilly's "Maytag (Tax Free)" gains new life

Wakai enlists Emmavie for jazzy "Starter Jacket"

Grace Morrison chats crazy tour story, New England and new album [Interview]

David Franklin Courtright shares slow-burn track "in a garden of love"

Ant Thomaz shares a message of resilience in new single “Believe”

Chicago Newcomer Frayne Vibez Sets the Tone With 'Savior' (VIDEO)

Haute Feels tackles toxic positivity with "Pain is Super Fun" [Video]

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

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

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